Untold Living - Retirement Living

Eastbourne

The Untold Living Eastbourne project is a £300 million care and community development aimed at providing housing for older residents in a picturesque and dynamic location overlooking Sovereign Harbour.

Land Studio played a crucial role in designing the external elements of the development, focusing on enhancing the natural beauty and functionality of the space. The design approach included habitat restoration, the creation of semi-private residential courtyards, and the integration of terraced planting and coastal boardwalks that seamlessly connected residents with the stunning surroundings.

Key features of the project also involved the design of a pocket park embedded within the development, fostering community cohesion and creating a sense of belonging among residents and the wider community. Quiet spaces and seating areas were strategically placed to allow residents to enjoy the waterside views and local wildlife, enhancing their sensory experience.

Newport

Untold Living Newport is a £300 million care and community development initiative focused on enhancing housing for older residents. Working closely with the existing ecology, our design aims to balance hard and soft landscaping areas and new includes drainage and ecology features. Our scope includes planting, boundary treatments, kerbing and street furniture through the RIBA stages of design.

This holistic approach aims not only to provide high-quality housing, but also to foster a sense of community and promote active, healthy aging within a thoughtfully designed, sustainable environment.

We have suggested providing quiet spaces and seating areas for residents to enjoy the waterside and local wildlife. We can enhance the sensory experience by incorporating elements like elephant grass, which adds movement, sound and tactile engagement to the landscape and also helps to provide wellbeing opportunities through connection with nature.

Crawley

The Crawley Care Home project is another Untold Living project and we have been involved with design plans focused on enhancing outdoor spaces to improve the wellbeing of residents and to support biodiversity.

Our design includes semi-private courtyards, therapeutic planting and accessible paths that provide quiet spaces for relaxation and social interaction.

We have carried out workshops with the client team to help to refine the design, and to ensure that the spaces support a sense of community and connection with nature.

Our landscape design integrates seamlessly with the building layout, creating a restorative environment for the residents. A Landscape Management Plan was also developed to guide the long-term care and sustainability of the external spaces.