"Tom Stuart-Smith, whose studio was lead designer for the gardens, said the new layout will offer visitors a sequence of experiences. He told councillors during last week's meeting: [To] the south, Mediterranean-inspired planting around a new pond. To the north, a wooden character beneath the plain trees. An artist's impression of the new gardens Tom Stuart-Smith Studio/Feilden Fowles/WCC Across the site carefully chosen plants will bring seasonal interest: blossoms in spring, fragrance and colour in the summer, foliage and colour in autumn and strong architectural forms in the winter The result is a landscape that evolves throughout the year, rewarding the repeat visits and connecting people with nature's cycles."
"Within Tate, we know not everyone feels museums are for them. But with the creation of this special garden space, it will allow us to extend a different kind of welcome, which compliments the more formal facade of our original home. The new garden will help break down barriers for those visitors who find the steps intimidating. It will help welcome them to the museum and signal clearly that Tate Britain is a place where everyone belongs."
Westminster City councillors granted unanimous planning permission for a major redesign of Tate Britain’s front gardens. The plan includes Mediterranean-inspired planting around a new pond, East Asian-style green spaces, a water feature, an event space and a nature classroom for children. The design aims to offer a sequence of experiences with seasonal interest across the year and stronger winter architectural forms. The proposal promises increased biodiversity with around 300 plant species and claimed opportunities for more than 130,000 ways to explore the gardens. The scheme aims to improve accessibility and welcome a broader audience.
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