Windrush Square is a recently completed public open space at the center of Brixton, fronting the Ritzy Cinema. It was formed by the bringing together of the old Windrush Square, two adjacent gardens and a road which separated the spaces. What was formally three disparate spaces which attracted antisocial behavior is now an attractive, functional coherent space.
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Paved Surface
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – From Saltourn Road
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Saltourn Road Frontage
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Effra Road Frontage
The north side of the square is predominantly hard paved whilst the south side of the square is predominantly grass with trees. Cutting through the grass area to the south are two paved diagonal paths, the anticipate the desire of the pedestrian to cut across the grass.
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Windrush Square – Plan
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Trees
The new scheme has been designed to provide clear sight lines and to be well lit, providing a safe pedestrian environment in both the day time and at night. It has been designed as a flexible open space, with the minimum of clutter. This allows the free movement of people and can accommodate community events and other pop up events.
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Steel Paved Surface
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Water Feature
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Tree Pit Surround
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Surfaces Details
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Sculpture
The large exiting London Plane tree in front of the Ritzy Cinema has been retained. The design of the space surrounding this tree considers the trees existing roots by providing a slightly elevated platform with both stepped and ramped access.
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Retained Existing Tree
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Diminishing Steps
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Steps and Landings
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Ramp
Seating has been provided in a number of ways by the use of fixed solitary seats, a seat sculpture and informal seating on steps.
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Seating Units
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Granite Seating
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Steps and Surfaces
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Windrush Square, Brixton, London – Ritzy Cinema Cafe Space
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