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Hard landscaping made easy with Create & Construct


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esigning effective hard landscaping schemes is rarely straightforward. With this in mind, in December ‘25,


Tobermore launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. Here, Lisa Gow, Head of Specifi cation at Tobermore, looks at recent projects to see how architects, landscape architects and specifi ers have used different elements of the service to overcome design and specifi cation challenges.


Bringing ideas to life Working on a site that contains both new builds and listed buildings adds complexity because hard landscaping materials must be carefully chosen to ensure the scheme feels cohesive. This was the case at The Old Brewery in Salisbury, which saw the construction of a new residential development against a backdrop of listed 15th-century buildings. It was important that the paving for pedestrian walkways and resident parking bays aligned with the historic appearance of the location. However, it can be diffi cult to visualise what products will look like in situ. Here, the project benefi ted from paving


visualisation support. Using a 3D project visual from the architect, Barclay & Phillips, Tobermore presented a selection of paving options for the communal courtyard and paths. This enabled the developer, Derek Warwick Developments, to envision how the hard landscaping could complement the project. The 2D and 3D Landscape Design Service for commercial projects is a popular element of Create & Construct. Tobermore’s vintage themed Tegula block


paving in Charcoal was chosen as the primary hard landscaping material. The product’s antique appearance helped maintain the location’s


historic character, offering an


aged yet traditional style fi nish. Due to its durability, Tegula was suitable for both the walkways and parking bays.


Specifying permeable paving for a SuDS scheme


Climate crisis has increased the intensity and frequency of rainfall in the UK, so to mitigate


the risk, Sustainable Drainage


Systems (SuDS) should be utilised on housing and public realm schemes where possible. Architect and developer fi rm Vabel chose


Tobermore’s Hydropave permeable paving for the residential development in Lawrence Road, Seven Sisters, London. Senior Architect at Vabel, Tommy Devine, explained how the project benefi tted from elements of Tobermore’s Create & Construct approach: “We received excellent support from conception to completion, including expert guidance on SuDS. The ‘Virtual Sample Studio’ was invaluable in reducing the number of physical samples we had to order – a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. The process was inspiring, project-focused, and gave us complete confi dence in specifying their products.” As a result, Tobermore’s Hydropave Braemar & Hydropave Fusion products were selected for their aesthetic and performance characteristics.


Using laying patterns to deliver form and function Well-designed hard landscaping can help with wayfaring, add character, and create delineated spaces for leisure and socialising. Berkley Group’s


The Green Quarter demonstrates how this can be achieved.


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