Hillock Estate, Whitefield
Commissioned by Contour Housing Group to develop a strategy and proposals for environmental improvements on the Hillock Estate in Whitefield, North Manchester with a £550,000 budget. Work was completed on site Autumn 2007. The project dealt with practical issues such as parking and new infrastructure provision together with the development of new neighbourhood green spaces and pocket parks. On a tight budget the design team developed innovative ways to use recycled materials and create a distinct identity on the estate.
Project team: Steve Martlew, Nina Madsen, Serena Finzel. Main contractor: Groundwork Landscapes.