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RESIN BOUND POROUS PATHWAYS FOR HORATIO’S GARDEN AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, LLANDOUGH

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Addagrip Terraco is proud to have been involved in the creation of the new Horatio’s Garden at the University Hospital, Llandough in Wales which features BBA approved Addaset resin bound permeable pathways.

The garden is part of the development of a new, purpose-built Spinal and Neurological Centre at the hospital in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, providing both specialist spinal and neuro-rehabilitation services for patients.

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The garden was designed by award-winning Welsh designer, Sarah Price, to create a welcoming, communal space with easy access as a priority. The pathways needed to be flat, seamless and permeable to allow year-round wheelchair access and offer a natural looking aggregate surface to complement the planting scheme.

Addagrip approved contractor Thortech Ltd was invited by Knox & Wells Ltd to install 482m2 of BBA approved Addaset resin bound porous paving in a Maple Gold blend to the pathways and around the garden pavilion and greenhouse which will be the hub of growing in the garden and a place for horticultural therapy to take place.

The new seamless pathways have good slip resistance and ensure that the garden can be easily accessible from the spinal injury centre so that patients in hospital beds and wheelchairs can use the space with their friends and family or as a place of quiet sanctuary. Good permeability of the paving ensures that there is no surface water allowing all weather use. There is no loose aggregate and the paths can be easily maintained.

The installation was completed in April 2022.

For further information about Horatio’s Garden Charity visit https://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/

Addagrip Case Study – Horatio’s Garden

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Horatio’s Garden – Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.  

Installed by Addagrip approved contractor: Resarf Flooring Ltd

Product: 650m2 Terrabound Resin Bound in 3mm Chocolate Buff

Completed: September 2016

Horatio's Garden 2Addagrip are honoured to have been involved in the project to bring Horatio’s
Garden to the Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.

Horatio’s Garden is a charity, set up in memory of Horatio Chapelle, which creates and looks after beautiful gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. The latest Horatio’s garden, designed by acclaimed garden designer and RHS judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, has been created at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.

Horatio'sGarden TerraboundThe garden is divided into six distinct areas including a therapy garden, a main courtyard garden brimming with colourful planting and sheltered areas, all providing a
stimulating and comforting space designed to ignite the senses and promote a sense of wellbeing. As part of the design, the pathways required a smooth, porous surface that would be welcoming, comfortable underfoot and flow seamlessly to echo the curves of the garden.

Addagrip approved contractor Resarf Flooring Ltd were appointed by Endrick Landscapes to install
BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing in a 3mm Chocolate Horatio'sGarden 3Buff blend to the courtyard and pathways, providing an attractive, low maintenance surface incorporating natural aggregates which will allow access to the garden all year round.

The garden can also be seen from the wards and communal rooms offering a life-affirming view for patients and visitors. The planting will encourage birds, butterflies and bees, adding a dimension of interest for patients who can be on bed rest for long periods of time.

For further information about the Addagrip range of BBA approved Resin Bound porous surfacing systems visit http://www.addagrip.co.uk/3/external-surfacing