Multiple living walls bring the Warner Stand to life
Area: 105m2
Location: London
System: BioPanel
Install Year: 2017
Architect: Populous Architects
Client: Alltech / BAM Construction
Number of plants: 6,270
Plant species: 10
In 2015 Populous Architects drew up a scheme to re-develop the Warner Stand at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
The design included 5 living walls on the outer corner of the new building.
These were a large part of the planning strategy to mitigate the massing effect of the building.
Populus specified Biotecture to bring their vision to life. Biotecture successfully delivered the project using our hydroponic BioPanel living cladding system.
Our approach
We worked closely with Populous Architects from the design stage to help discharge Planning Consent, with the living walls forming a key part of the visual mitigation strategy.
The location of the walls on the North West facing aspect means the plants are in partial shade. Robust planting was chosen to withstand shade and wind exposure.
Plant selection also focused on species with physical properties that support air quality, such as rough or waxy leaf textures, and included native species to boost biodiversity
Early coordination with the Main Contractor and M&E Sub-Contractors ensured seamless integration of irrigation and services within the wider building fabric.
The results
Installed in March 2017, the living walls provide a striking and sophisticated backdrop to the concourse and hospitality suites at the Warner Stand. Thanks to careful planning, the planting delivered an immediate visual impact from day one.
The result is a wall that not only complements the stand’s architectural design but also supports the client’s sustainability ambitions with improved air quality and biodiversity gains in this prominent London location.
