We had a small part to play in the development of this memorial space for the Bradford Brothers in Witton Park. Our role was simply to produce a Zinc Etched Interpretation Plaque to be fitted to a stone plinth.
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We have produced a suite of panels for the NHS in Scotland - the panels were used in a Dementia Garden that included a range of planting, objects, interpretation and signage to create a space that provides a relaxing environment for everyone whose lives are touched by dementia.
The garden was designed by landscape architect Nicola Duenas.
Interpretation and signage at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
This past year - 2016 - saw another phase of way finding, signage and interpretation designed and installed at Raystede Centre for animal Welfare. As with phase one this was another collaborative phase which saw how interpretation can inform the wayfinding and visitor experience for visitors to this popular place in Ringmer near Brighton.
We began the project with a Signage Audit which allowed us to assess how the first phase has been working over the past year. This done we proposed a series of landscape interventions which included simple wayfinding and some more interpretative features such as audio posts, wall friezes and cafe information graphics.
Kirkmichael Landscape Partnership
We have completed a set of GRP interpretation panels for the Kirkmichael Paths network near Stirling which involved some historical illustration. We commissioned Bob Marshall for the 3D rendering of the Bronze Age huts and produced the historical re-enactment of the raising of the banner in-house. All of the wildlife illustration was done in-house too.
Rainbow Bridge interpretation space being constructed.
Rainbow Bridge at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
The concept
The Bridge is called so as it is based on the Norse Rainbow Bridge connecting Earth to the realm of the Gods - Asgard. That bridge as in ours did not have a start or end as it was a place of mythical journey. In order to enter the bridge you have to pass the sculpture "Liberty" - this is a very loose representation of the guardsman of the bridge Heimdall. Liberty allows the visitor to leave behind something of the ordinary world and begin a journey to a special and very personal place.
Read MoreDurham City Homes interpretation panels
These Durham City Homes interpretation panels involved community engagement in the form of working with local schools and heritage groups in order to create a set of interpretation that told the story of social housing in the post war period.
Read MoreMemorial Park - Fleetwood
This was a Heritage Lottery Funded project to interpret this historic park. We produced signage that was in keeping with the restoration and material suite. Our role was develop the stories of the park for local people.
Read MoreArran Coastal Way Interpretation
The start of the Arran Coastal Way is marked by this wonderful artwork in Brodick, Isle of Arran.
Read MoreMiddle Warren Pill Box Interpretation
The pillbox at Middle Warren, Harltepool no longer exists but in its place there is a new Interpretative Feature which tells the story of First World War defences. This Pillbox Marker is made of concrete and features a map and story panels about Pillboxes.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Church Zinc Etched Interpretation Panel
We have just installed this new zinc etched panel outside of the Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland. We wrote and illustrated the panel before fabricating it locally and installing it. One of the main features of this panel was the colour insert onto the panel which adds a colourful twist to the historical interest.
Read MoreZinc Etched Interpretation Panel installed for Freewill House
We have just completed the manufacture and installation of a new Zinc Etched Interpretation Panel for a site in the middle of the Pennine AONB. The project involved illustrating this former chapel, designing and manufacturing the zinc etched interpretation panel, manufacturing the single leg stand and installing.
Read MoreHorden Denes Interpretation Project wins award
We were very pleased to be part of the team that won an Award at the Durham Environment Awards 2015 recently. There were many entries and some fantastic community projects showing that there is a commitment by local people to help improve their own environment.
The Environment Partnership aims to develop innovative approaches to addressing environmental issues across County Durham and Horden Denes won an award own the Places and Spaces Category "For the outstanding contribution to the improvement of the local environment, regeneration of run down areas, creation of safer environments and the positive effect on the local economy, health and wellbeing of the local residents and visitors."
Project summary
Horden Denes is an area of England on the Durham coast. It was once a colliery here and the beach was (and still is) covered in coal. But since the closure of the mines the coast is regenerating and wildlife that was sitting below the surface is emerging and flourishing. The local community are justly proud of this area and we worked with the community on the sculptural and interpretative outputs for the site. These included: Robust and green oak totem signage, Cor-ten Steel interpretative features and sculptural seating and picnic area.
See a list of winners here:
www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/Pages/EnP-EnvironmentAwards2015.aspx
See some more pics below:
See more about the project including a video here.
Old Castle Lachlan Interpretation Project
We have just returned from Loch Fyne where we installed a suite of new interpretation including wooden screen and panels.
Read MoreCopeland Coastal Heritage
The Copeland Coastal Heritage has been with us a while - nearly 2 years really. This project hugged the Cumbrian Coast and followed parts of the England Coast Path. Almost a mirror image of the Sunderland to Seaham Coastal Interpretation we recently completed!
Read MoreHorden Dene Interpretation
Horden Dene is an area of England on the Durham coast. It was once a colliery here and the beach was (and still is) covered in coal. But since the closure of the mines the coast is regenerating and wildlife that was sitting below the surface is emerging and flourishing. The local community are justly proud of this area and we worked with the community on the sculptural and interpretative outputs for the site.Some extracts from the interpretation panels:
Read MoreSunderland to Seaham Interpretation Project
Peggy Potts hoodwinked a customs officer by replacing the illegal alcohol she had in a keg with her own urine!
And so we begin the journey a place where cholera began in this country and was once known once as the “largest shipbuilding town in the world”
The beginning of a journey along the England Coast Path with aorund 18 Interpretation Units telling the story of this heritage coast.
Read MoreThe Sheep Fenke at Appin
The Sheep Fenke at Appin has been completed as part of the partnership between Sustrans and Scottish Natural Heritage.
Read MoreBig Tiles for Oban
The Oban Bay project has been on the go for around 3 years but finally funding was put in place last year and the whole job is now complete. The project involved putting together 7 panels and we chose Enamelled Stoneware for its hardwearing and quite simply gorgeous look. These panels will be going on the railings right on the sea front - so the hazards are sea, salt, wind, high intensity light, herring gull poo and frost.
Read MoreIsle of Luing Interpretation
A couple of years ago I was commissioned to produce a range of interpretation panels for a remote Scottish Island off Mull. The panels included community engagement and consideration for a sensitive landscape.
Read MoreFlanders Moss Interpretation
Flanders Moss is a vast expanse of all things damp and wonderful. From a distance you can make out the perfectly formed domes of peat as they rise gently from their surroundings. Closer up, squelchy mats of sphagnum moss carpet the reserve with their swirling colours, whilst adders and lizards bask in the sunshine. Listen out for the distinctive calls of snipe and stonechat or feel the slight shudder of the peat as it quakes beneath your feet.
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