Colchester Garrison

Brief

LiZLaKe were commissioned to design the public realm for four areas within the former M.O.D Garrison Site, which lies within a conservation area and includes the archaeological remains of Britain's only Roman Circus as well as the walls of a former abbey which is a scheduled ancient monument.

Approach

LiZLaKe worked closely with the project team and the local authority and their consultants to achieve a diverse and interesting public realm, sensitive to the local context and the conservation and archaeological constraints of the Sites.

Outcome

Two of the four Sites now have planning permission. The other two will be taken to committee during September 2008.