sensory paving - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-28T11:28:52Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/sensory+pavingTobermore SUDS Solution Specified at Potato Wharfhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/tobermore-suds-solution-specified-at-potato-wharf2016-03-24T15:55:23.000Z2016-03-24T15:55:23.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314763372?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314763372?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><div class="ce-wygwam"><p>Potato Wharf is an eco-conscious development in Castlefield, Manchester, from Crosby Lend Lease. Consisting of a variety of chic apartments across two eight-storey blocks around a landscaped courtyard overlooking the Castlefield waterways, Potato Wharf is positioned close to the hustle and bustle of nightlife nearby, offering a fashionable abode to soak up the best of city life.</p><p>Both MBLA and Aedas designed the quirky apartment buildings at Potato Wharf and Landscape Projects created the fabulous landscape design. A large selection of Tobermore’s permeable block paving products were specified for the landscape, in keeping with the eco-friendly agenda for the project.</p><p>Installed by ACS Construction, Tobermore’s <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/permeable-paving/hydropave-tegula-professional#.VmhEB7iLSUk" target="_blank">Hydropave Tegula permeable paving</a> in the unique, blended colours of Bracken, Heather and Cedar are featured on the grounds. Like all the Tobermore permeable range, Hydropave Tegula is a prevention solution for flooding and pollution issues. As well as promising landscape longevity, Tobermore’s Hydropave range provides all the aesthetic benefits of the standard product range, so style is never compromised.</p><p>Additionally, Tobermore’s <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/paving-flags-slabs/tactile-professional#.VmhESLiLSUk" target="_blank">Tactile Flags</a> in a Blister finish in Buff are featured at Potato Wharf. Tactile Flags are a sensory paving solution, ensuring safety for those who are visually impaired. Likewise, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/steps/mayfair-step-flags1#.VmhEYLiLSUk" target="_blank">Mayfair Step Flags</a> in sparkling Silver with a black delineation strip have been installed as a safety aid for those who are partially sighted.</p></div></div>£2.3m Gateway Created with Tobermore Paving Products in Solihullhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/2-3m-gateway-created-with-tobermore-paving-products-in-solihull2016-03-18T17:07:55.000Z2016-03-18T17:07:55.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314754115?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314754115?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><div class="ce-wygwam"><p>The Solihull Gateway project has saw £2.3m worth of highway improvements in the Station Road and Poplar Road areas of Solihull town centre, forming a key ‘Gateway' for access into the town centre.</p><p>The construction works were carried out by Balfour Beatty and the striking new landscape, created with a variety of Tobermore world class paving products, was designed by Chris Morton at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.</p><p>A large expanse of Tobermore’s <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/fusion-gb" target="_blank">Lincoln paving</a> in Buff in a textured finish has been installed by Kelbec Civils Ltd, with sections of Lincoln in Bracken in a smooth finish intertwined, creating a stunning result.</p><p>Lincoln is one of the latest additions to Tobermore’s commercial product portfolio and features a hard-wearing surface which is ideal for pedestrianised areas and wheeled traffic.</p><p>Tobermore’s innovative <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/city-pave-vs51" target="_blank">City Pave VS5</a> block paving in Bracken, Silver & Graphite are featured on areas within the Station Road and Poplar Road in Solihull that has been designed for vehicular use. City Pave VS5 is the ultimate in pavement stability as it incorporates shift protection on five sides of the block, including the special profile on the bottom surface which produces a clawing effect in the pavement bed. This ensures continuous protection against pavement shifting.</p><p>Tobermore <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/paving-flags-slabs/tactile-professional" target="_blank">Tactile Flags</a> with a Blister surface finish in Graphite has also been installed to ensure safety for the blind, partially sighted or elderly in identifying pedestrian crossing zones.</p><p>The aims of the Solihull Gateway project is simple; to make visiting the town centre more accessible and convenient, and to improve the appearance of the area. The works will also help support the town centre’s economy and encourage investment in the town centre.</p></div></div>Tobermore Assist New Farmhouse Inn Branch in Hamiltonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/tobermore-assist-new-farmhouse-inn-branch-in-hamilton2016-03-18T14:49:54.000Z2016-03-18T14:49:54.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314759215?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314759215?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>Red Burn Farm is a branch of the UK’s popular Farmhouse Inn restaurant and bar chain, located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The construction of the project was managed by Scottish company, Ogilvie Construction, and has been adorned with a unique landscape design consisting of a combination of Tobermore’s world class paving flag and block paving products.</p><p>Tobermore’s <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/paving-flags-slabs/textured-professional#.VqIV1fmLSUk" target="_blank">Textured Flags</a> in the mellow colour of Buff has been installed on a large area surrounding the restaurant at Red Burn Farm. Textured Flags have a granular surface that creates a soft, natural appearance and a beautiful accompaniment to the traditional style Farmhouse Inn building design.</p><p>The car park at Red Burn Farm has been created with Tobermore’s <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/permeable-paving/hydropave-pedesta-professional#.VqIV6vmLSUk" target="_blank">Hydropave Pedesta</a> in soft Natural and the blended tones of Brindle, together with Hydropave <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/ballotini_professional#.VqIWCPmLSUk" target="_blank">Ballotini</a> in White, a high visibility paving indicator which has been used to distinguish parking spaces.</p><p>Hydropave Pedesta and Hydropave Ballotini are permeable paving solutions from Tobermore that act as a prevention tool for flooding and pollution issues that may occur, which in turn provide a sustainable, long-lasting landscape. Hydropave Pedesta is a hugely versatile product that can be laid in a number of ways to create a variety of unique designs. This product is additionally manufactured with all the aesthetics of the standard Pedesta paving range which ensures that appearance is still a vital component with Hydropave Pedesta, as well as the environmental benefits.</p><p>Tobermore additionally supplied <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/Tegula-professional#.VqIWHPmLSUk" target="_blank">Tegula</a> in rich Heather, a vintage style block paving product that produces an aged, traditional look, and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/paving-flags-slabs/tactile-professional#.VqIWL_mLSUk" target="_blank">Tactile Flags</a>, a sensory paving solution in a blister finish in Buff.</p><p>Established in Sheffield in 2004, the charming Farmhouse Inn chain is continuing to expand across the UK with 20 outlets now up and running.</p></div>