Warrior Square is a public open space redesigned by Gillespies Landscape Architects which reopened to the public in 2011. it is located on the site of a neglected Victorian park which is situated at the edge of the shopping district of Southend-on-Sea. The square is rectangular in shape with its long edges facing north/ south and its short edges facing east/ west. Being located on the site of an existing park there were numerous existing trees on the site, the majority of which were located along the north and south edges. These have mostly been retained. The west elevation of the park has been opened up to Chichester Road and a paved ‘plaza’ has been located at this end. At the centre of the square is a level lawn space.
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Overview of Square
Gillespies Plan – © Gillespies Landscape Architects
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Square Plaza Frontage
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Newly Planted Tree in Paved Areas
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Timber Deck Between Paved Plaza and CEDec
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Existing Tree Retained in Paved Area
Along the north edge of the square a continuous wooden bench has been installed, this forms the boundary along this edge. The bench is lit at night by over size angle poise type lamps.
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Timber Bench to North Side of Square
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Lighting to Timber Benches
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Decking Between Paved and CEDec Areas
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Existing Trees in CEDec
To the south side of the square in situ cast concrete planters form the boundary. The planters are low and wide enough along there edge to provide informal seating.
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Raised Planters and CEDec to South Side of Square
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – Raise Concrete Planter to South Side of Square
Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea – CEDec Footpath to South Side of Square
View Larger Map
