First Sights Trip #1 .As part of the First Sights module Simon Munro guided us through central London observing Different landscapes so we could begin to create an understanding of what 'Landscape' is. These first two photos show a project by 'More London' near Tower Bridge and involves an inset stream of water down the busy street. Where the street meets the road there are blocks with a layer of water slowly flowing over. This felt like a very clean cut approach to bringing nature into the urban area.

This landscaped area on the north side of Tower Bridge is thriving with foliage, it has brought the sound and movement of vegetation onto the promenade and has also seperated the river walk from the car park, creating two distinct areas.




Thames Barrier Park was designed by Landscape Architect Alain Provost. It is in the Docklands and has been designed to promote modern development in the area. The main feature is the filled in canal which has been planted with linear 'wave style' hedges, it is interesting but seems like a waste of space (it is designed to be aesthetically pleasing but is poorly maintained).




The Thames Barrier





This is Jubilee Park, amongst the high rise buildings in Canary Wharf. It was designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz and provides a space for the office workers to relax surrounded by trees and central water features. It is a beautiful space, with changes in level giving open areas and quiet peaceful zones.