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Balkerne Star Pocket Park
| Client: | Barratt Eastern Counties |
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| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Architect: | Stanley Bragg |
| Engineer: | Mouchel Parkman |
Approach
The central square is steeply sloping and the design intention was to work with this constraint positively to create a distinct space, with a ‘percentage for art’ mosaic forming the focal point of the pocket park. Local artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding was appointed with a brief to capture the Roman history of the area through the medium of mosaic. The concept for the Balkerne Star came from a mosaic pavement found nearby.Outcome
The colour range for the mosaic chosen by the artist, is very simple, sienna, yellow ochre, green, blue and mushroom. It echoes not only the planting palette but the traditional Essex colours of the surrounding buildings. The result is an urban square with a strong sense of place.