Distinctly New Zealand Feel

New Zealand landscaper Sam Martin has landed a multi-million dollar contract to redevelop London’s iconic Battlesea Power Station. After sitting derelict for nearly 3 years, Europe’s largest brick building is now being revamped to include 3, homes, commercial and residential outlets along with a new tube stop. The Cantabrian is charged with landscaping over 22 acres of open space within the development, including a six acre park and over 4 metres of water frontage on the South Bank. Martin sees his role in the project as humanising the buildings, which he will achieve through developing a forest field within the complex. Thousands of trees will be planted, along with ferns at ground level – giving the development a distinctly New Zealand feel. The area is the last remaining large riverfront development in London, and a once in a lifetime opportunity for Martin to create a new park in the central city which he believes will serve great purpose. “The park will not only benefit the residents in this part of South West London, but also improve London’s bio-diversity,” Martin says.