LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS Protect and survive, in style


Increasingly prevalent perimeter security systems need careful integration into the urban realm to ensure they’re not overly obtrusive, says Jonathan Goss of Townscape Products


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he spate of terrorist vehicle attacks across Europe in recent years has highlighted the vital importance of integrating perimeter security measures into urban spaces. Beyond improving safety, architects face the task of striking a balance between achieving effective counter-terror security and preserving the appearance of the urban environment. While an increased police presence can provide a degree of reassurance to the public, fixed-ground perimeter security has an essential – and more resilient – role to play in robust uninterrupted protection. However, physical security can appear obtrusive to the general public and create a feeling of restriction, which can detract from the architectural appeal of new projects and regenerations. Resolving this issue effectively undoubtedly presents


a big challenge for specification and procurement professionals.


Function & aesthetics


Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a strategically-designed perimeter security installation, comprising physical barriers such as concrete blocks, bollards, and planters, to prevent vehicles from harming people or property. Reassuringly for architects, security solutions can be designed to maintain the required level of protection without affecting the appearance of architecture. This can be achieved by specifying products that combine function and aesthetics, such as counter-terror blocks with wooden seating tops; counter-terror planters that brighten up the surroundings, and PAS 68 bollards that look like


Fixed-ground perimeter security has an essential role to play in providing robust, uninterrupted protection


ADF OCTOBER 2017


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