Project: Signal Yard, Milton Park
Milton Park, the UK’s largest single ownership innovation community for science and technology, is set for an exciting transformation with the redevelopment of Park Centre into the highly anticipated Signal Yard. This upgrade will elevate Milton Park’s amenity offer, creating a destination space for both occupiers and visitors.
ASA Landscape architects have been leading the exterior design to turn the existing space into a lively, welcoming destination that’s all about sustainability, inclusivity and community. By adopting a landscape-led approach, much of the existing car parking and the tensile tent will be removed, creating a vibrant event space and arrival experience and enhanced connections to Park Drive and the adjacent lagoon.
In line-with a commitment to sustainability, the design retains as many mature trees as possible while incorporating a further 45 new trees, native hedges, nectar rich ornamental planting. A new rain garden will manage and purify rainwater from surrounding surfaces into the adjacent lagoon, providing further opportunities for biodiversity.
The removal of the tensile tent allows more light to enter the space, supporting a stunning hanging garden feature on the existing buildings and new timber structures. Raised planters, inviting seating and lush planting creating a verdant, welcoming space.
To the east, a new ‘Boardwalk’ made from carbon-neutral bamboo decking will offer a serene, reflective route along the existing lagoon, complete with seating for peaceful moments next to the water.
The redevelopment is set to transform the existing carpark and landscape into a vibrant destination where occupiers and visitors can unwind, connect, and celebrate. With its reimagined landscape and re-purposed buildings, Signal Yard will be a vibrant centre piece for socializing and community -building, offering a perfect setting for seasonal activities and events. And the start of an exciting new chapter for Milton Park, brining people together like never before
Project Details
Client: MEPC
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire
Architect: Object Space Place Architects
Structural Engineers: Forward Structural Engineers
Civil Engineers: Glanville Consultants
Project Managers: Ridge and Partners
Contractor: Curo
Size: 1 hectare
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Photo Credits: Graham L Commons, SRA Architects, ASA Landscape Architects and MEPC