TwelveTrees is a new five-acre park situated within a new development on former industrial land, along the River Lea. HTA led the landscape design process creating new play and recreation areas whilst also ensuring an increase in biodiversity by 200%.
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TwelveTrees Park
TwelveTrees Park transforms a former industrial site near West Ham Station into a climate resilient public space.
One Place, Many Stories
Landscape Design
At the core of the site is a new five-acre park that includes destination play areas inspired by the site’s industrial heritage. This central green space connects to a new West Ham station entrance through a sequence of new civic spaces, including a public piazza, central square, community terraces and amphitheatre.
The masterplan, nearly 50% of which is dedicated to landscape delivers extensive, accessible green space with a strong emphasis on ecological and community value. Berkley is developing a seasonal and culturally diverse programme of events for these spaces in collaboration with local community organisations.
The masterplan includes 1,000+ trees across the site and a habitat mix that ranges from meadows to woodland. Swales, rain gardens, blue roof water storage, and permeable paving have been incorporated into the development to promote sustainable stormwater management.
