Crossrail, Canary Wharf - 2015

Over 1500 M2 of top quality flamed Black Zimbabwe paving, cladding and skirting was supplied to the new Crossrail Station complex. This is part of the 73 mile £15 billion cross London railway line due for completion in 2018/19.

Client: Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Ltd. Architect: Gillespies
Crossrail Gardens
  • The stepped Performance Area provides a focussed seating area at one end of the walkway. Assistance was provided in detailing the exact units to achieve the required structure and incorporation of the falls to the paving.



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      The uniform colour of the black basalt (Black Zimbabwe) balancing the wide palette of soft lanscaping.

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      Flamed paving in 160mm gauged widths and varying lengths.



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      Careful detailing of the seating includes internal radius cladding in the same flamed Black Zimbabwe.

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      Discreet low level lighting incorporated in to the seating upstands.



    Crossrail Gardens
  • Subtle changes in paving level flow through the project.