CASE STUDY // Learning
Queen’s Elms Treehouse
Elms BT9
Project
Queen’s Elms Treehouse
Location
Elms BT9
Client
Queen’s University Belfast
Contractor / Lead Consultant
Killowen Contracts | MLA
Sectors
Learning
SCOPE
The Treehouse is the main social space for students living in the purpose-built Elms BT9 village.
Our task was split between front and rear services:
- at the front, we screened the service yard to create a more welcoming pedestrian arrival zone. We provided a breakout space with a variety of seating, upgraded pavement surfacing and installed street furniture. We also specified planting to provide year-round interest
- to the rear of Treehouse we improved surfaces of the external sports area, added BBQ areas with seating, and selectively removed/pruned mature trees to improve light levels and safety
OUTCOME
We improved the welcome zone to Treehouse, adding and upgrading facilities. The planting provides low- maintenance, year-round interest but also delivers enhanced light levels and safety.
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