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Ferntower Road, London

16 September 2022 | Furnitubes International Ltd

Ferntower Road, London

Located in the historic district of Islington in North London, Ferntower Road is close to the popular green space, Newington Green.


A dull and empty public space lies at the end of the road, nestled between local shops and cafes that passersby wander through. Islington Council wanted to improve the quality of air on streets and neighbourhoods, by introducing a green corridor which would make the space more inviting and encourage the locals to sit and relax.

Project solution:

Working with local Landscape Architects, the plan was to help improve the public space by taking an inclusive approach. By using our AKRI 600 retaining planters, large scale planting beds were designed as part of a scheme, driving biodiversity and reducing air pollution in the area. A total of four AKRI planter shapes were crafted and manufactured in corten (a naturally corrosion resistant material). The AKRI system includes a timber seating module with cladding (which complements the AKRI unit) that was added to further bring people closer to nature. In the community, the planters and seating are well received as a new addition to the once unused public space.