Case Study

This project focuses on the implementation of a soft and hard landscaping package designed to transform a rear courtyard into a functional space with nine car parking spaces, a new access road, and essential infrastructure. The project involved creating a balance between hardscaping elements like parking, cycle store slabs, and a plant enclosure, with soft landscaping features to enhance the overall aesthetic and sustainability of the area. Additionally, a new sprinkler pump house was constructed with a below-ground drainage system, ensuring compliance with safety standards while maintaining the visual harmony of the space. The project aimed to integrate practical solutions with environmental considerations, optimising both functionality and design.

Challenges

The external works were to create car parking spaces, a new access road, cycle storage, and a sprinkler pump house for the GP surgery faced several challenges:

  • Ensuring smooth and efficient access for construction vehicles and materials without damaging the site or delaying timelines.

  • Managing different teams, such as those working on hard landscaping, drainage, and building construction, to keep the project on schedule and avoid costly delays.

  • Ensuring that the pump house has adequate drainage to manage runoff from both the building and the surrounding hardscape.

  • Designing permeable surfaces for car parking spaces to aid natural drainage and reduce water runoff.

  • Managing underground utilities to ensure the new drainage does not interfere with existing services.

At a glance

Client

Location

Barking, England

Division

Sector

Healthcare

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the external works at Hartley Medical GP, we were able to achieve the following outcomes.

  • Enhanced Accessibility: The new car parking spaces and access road improve ease of access for patients, especially those with mobility issues.

  • Improved Safety: The sprinkler pump house and drainage system enhance fire protection and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

  • Promotion of Sustainable Transportation: The cycle storage encourages environmentally friendly transportation.

  • Enhanced Patient and Staff Experience: The improved layout and landscaping create a welcoming and calming environment for patients and staff.

Social Impact

The social impact of this project is significant in enhancing the accessibility, safety, and overall experience for both patients and staff. By creating new car parking spaces and a dedicated access road, the project improves accessibility, making it easier for patients—especially those with mobility issues or urgent needs—to visit the surgery without facing parking challenges. The addition of cycle storage promotes sustainable transportation options, encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing environmental impact.