Tobermore hard landscaping solution specified at British Airways i360

The Terra Firma Consultancy provided an informal landscape design advisory service to Marks Barfield Architects, sourcing the most appropriate hard landscaping solution at British Airways i360, the new landmark attraction on Brighton beach. The Terra Firma Consultancy presented Marks Barfield Architects with Tobermore’s Sienna Duo - a block paving product with a striking granite aggregate finish that offered the contemporary look desired for the iconic structure.

Robyn Butcher, Landscape Architect at The Terra Firma Consultancy, noted that due to the contemporary style of the design and build, paving products were the most suitable hard landscaping material for the project.

“The aesthetics of paving was ideal for the envisioned design and, as other areas on the beachfront close to the project were due to be refurbished with new paving in the near future, we knew that paving around the British Airways i360 building would create continuity with these existing elements,” she explained. “Paving also provided the benefits of being easy to lay and easy to replace.”

Robyn was involved in the process of sourcing and assessing paving products for Marks Barfield Architects and she was highly impressed with the quality, aesthetics and performance offered by Tobermore’s Sienna Duo block paving.

“A product with a modern appearance was needed to complement the structure which was crafted with a real futuristic feel,” she added.

“The modern finish and duo sizes available with Tobermore’s Sienna block paving was ideal for creating a contemporary look that was in keeping with the style of the national visitor attraction.”