Adjacent to the Thames in the centre of Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the College is a world class ensemble of architecture and landscape architecture. This project is an exemplar of a sustainable and easily managed heritage restoration. CBA has, through consultation and engagement, ensured the design meets the needs of the 800,000 annual visiting public and users of the college. Environmental benefits include use of quality reclaimed/contemporary materials, an enhanced environment for the existing plane trees and additional planting, preservation of archaeological records, improved facilities for pedestrians, the disabled and cyclists and significant improvements to the landscape character. The phased refurbishment of public historic landscape and squares now suits the new use of the site as a 21st century 'campus' space for Greenwich University. The project successfully mixes historic restoration and contemporary design, integration of pedestrian and vehicular needs, attention to detail, use of simple designs and high quality natural materials.
