Floating Pocket Park, Paddington

Floating Pocket Park, Paddington

Urban/rural landscape
Floating Pocket Park, Paddington
Floating Pocket Park, Paddington
Floating Pocket Park, Paddington

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Requirements: Authentic wood-look walkway and furniture Project Location: London Designer: Tony Woods / Garden Club London Products Used: Golden Oak The area around the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Basin has undergone a huge transformation over the past few years, including the 4.45 hectare Merchant Square development. This includes an innovative element in the form of London’s first floating park. Designed by Royal Horticultural Society Young Garden Designer of the Year and Gold Medallist Tony Woods, the park is situated on a hitherto unused and neglected part of the canal system. It features lawns, trees, a wildlife island and walkways, and decking created with Millboard Enhanced Grain boards. Real timber would not be able to meet the requirements of the space and many composite products simply looked cheap or unattractive. Woods was inspired by a 2016 report that confirmed that waterside living contributes enormously to improving mental well-being and physical health. His trailblazing concept of an ‘urban blue space’ in London has been well received by visitors and judging bodies alike.
MillboardHand-moulded from natural timbers, Millboard decking and cladding is virtually indistinguishable from real wood but outperforms it on every level. Unlike conventional composite boards, Millboard decking resists the elements, requires minimal maintenance and will not rot or warp like timber. Our decking boards are also slip-resistant too. The mould masters for the Millboard range are carefully selected. The Weathered Oak range, for example, is moulded from oak boards that are over a century old. This selection imbues the finished product with a satisfying sense of history and an immediate aged appearance for the perfect, lived-in finish.  Each length is carefully hand-coloured in incredible true-to-life tonal shades to achieve the high-quality that is Millboard’s signature feature. This level of attention to detail reflects Millboard’s desire to provide the most authentic-looking product available on the market today. "Millboard decking provided an ideal surface for what the clients required. It looks superb and it needs little or no maintenance to stay that way." -- Interested in a RIBA Approved CPD training session? We are proud to offer both face-to-face or virtual CPDs. Please click here to book.

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