Create a safe, calming and functional outdoor space within a secure mental health unit that promotes wellbeing, movement, social interaction and sensory engagement while meeting strict safety and supervision requirements
Landscape Architecture Strategy
Curvilinear circulation paths, elevated central lawn mound for visual interest and seating, perimeter hard landscape for secure movement and integrated seating zones framed by layered planting
Technical & Planning Compliance
Tender-ready hard & soft landscape layouts, detailed construction notes, material specifications and compliance drawings suitable for NHS procurement and secure unit approval processes
Drainage & Engineering
Permeable self-binding gravel pathways, level coordination across raised lawn forms and controlled surface water movement within enclosed courtyard
Ecology & Biodiversity
Sensory planting beds, structured tree placement for shade and focal points, and layered planting to support wellbeing and seasonal interest
Construction & Delivery
Contractor-ready tender drawings with buildable detailing for paths, seating, lawn profiling and boundary interfaces
Final Outcome & Value Created
Delivered a therapeutic, visually engaging and compliant secure courtyard improving patient wellbeing, safe circulation and year-round usability within a clinical environment
