The square to the rear of the Royal Festival Hall was renovated shortly after the Royal Festival Hall itself was recently renovated. As with the landscape to the Southbank side of the Royal Festival Hall it was designed by landscape architects Gross Max. The square is simple in form, essentially horizontal with few vertical elements. The paving is high quality and robust with a regular pattern throughout. Bands of distinct paving are laid at right angles to the building, these have flush lighting strips inserted to provide some night time drama.
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Lighting Columns
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Temporary Event
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Paving General
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Paving Band with Lighting
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Paving Pattern
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Tree Pit Detail and Drainage Channel
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Tree Pit Detail
The space is effectively a blank canvas onto which events can take place. Food markets have become a regular event and occasional installations are accommodated.
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Weekly Food Market
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Antony Gormley Sculpture
Royal Festival Hall Landscape, Rear – Square Overview
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