The landscape architectural strategy integrates the development into the surrounding environment, creating innovative external spaces for the end users. The design establishes a clear hierarchy of space and circulation and provides year-round interest through thoughtful planting.
The main entrance features “An Siol,” an 18-foot-high bronze hyperrealist sculpture of a single maple seed by Rachel Joynt. This impressive piece is set on a reflective pool, visually completing the familiar double seed.

There is a visual connection linking the ground-level entrance through the central circulation lobby to a maple tree and a smaller pool in the rear courtyard. The entrance is flanked by two angular bespoke planters with integrated bench seating, facilitating level negotiations and providing semi-mature trees and pollinator-friendly plantings.

To the east, a sensitively designed zone between the neighbouring protected structure incorporates skylights, ventilation, integrated amenity seating, and screening. This allows for spillover seating for office users under a pergola with a climbing plant wire frame canopy. Seating elements are seamlessly integrated into the raised planting. North of the site, there are additional bike parking spaces in an angled and tight space.
A linear paving design complements the architectural façade treatment. Shrub planting around the building base softens the structure and buffers ground floor spaces, lightwells, and vents. This collaboration resulted in a strong, legible hierarchy of place, circulation, and wayfinding. The west side of the site accommodates three parking bays on a shared paved surface for pedestrian priority. Vehicle access remains through the existing refurbished entrance. North of the main entrance, a grove of Birch trees is located.

In response to the protected structure, a proposed extensive climbing plant wire system softens the façade and backdrop with green and seasonally
flowering vegetation. This treatment will also be applied to the M&E plant room.

A roof terrace aims to create an external space that serves office workers for collaboration and relaxation. The open collaborative space on the east side features removable tables and chairs for meetings, events, and group activities. The west side offers seating areas for smaller groups or individuals, with seating under pergolas and views of the city. Raised planters frame these views and provide access to the terrace edge.