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NEW CHANGE GARDEN, LONDON
All New Change at St Pauls
Contractor: FM Conway
Client: City of London Corporation
Landscape Architect: Scott Whitby Studio
Products: Purbeck Limestone
The New Change Garden, located in the shadows of the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral, showcases a significant transformation into a greener, more accessible and biodiverse public garden, encouraging people to explore and enjoy a new open space right in the heart of the city.
On the site of the former Sunken Garden and the historic location of C. Hoare & Co, the UK's oldest privately owned bank, the New Change Garden stands at the junction of Cheapside and One New Change. Commissioned by the City of London Corporation, designed by Scott Whitby Studio and crafted by FM Conway, this garden has long served as a tranquil retreat amid the city's hustle. This phase of the project aims to welcome people back to the City, providing a space where they feel safe, inspired, and encouraged to relax and explore. The re-landscaping is part of the Greening Cheapside Project, which seeks to enhance public spaces around St. Paul’s Station.
In line with the City of London Corporation's goal to minimise the garden's carbon footprint, Tectonix provided its stunning Purbeck Weston Bed limestone kerbs to create a visible yet step-free perimeter. This stunning British limestone was selected for its visual appeal and its lower environmental impact compared to materials sourced from further afield. The use of Purbeck stone echoes the materials used in St. Paul’s Cathedral courtyard, celebrating the historical connection between Cheapside and St. Paul’s.
The broader project reduced its carbon footprint through several measures, including climate-resilient planting, sustainable drainage features, and repurposing granite from the Thames River Wall as seating, topped with timber from felled urban trees. Designed as an inviting space for visitors, workers, and residents, the garden offers increased seating capacity to encourage people to enjoy the area's tranquillity.
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"Collaborating with FM Conway on the New Change Garden regeneration project was a prestigious opportunity for Tectonix. The Purbeck stone we supplied not only enhances the garden's aesthetic but also honours its historical context, and it's great to see the garden back in full use" said Dave Stanger, co-founder of Tectonix.
