Client / Re-form Landscape Architecture and Caddick Construction
The Challenge:
Reimagining Hudson Quarter
The Hudson Quarter, a historic site in the heart of York, presented a unique challenge.
Once home to York’s first railway station built in 1841 and later occupied by the 1960s concrete edifice of Hudson House, the area needed a transformation that respected its rich past while meeting modern needs. The existing structures, relics of a bygone brutalist era, were no longer fit for purpose and disconnected from the vibrant life of the city.
The redevelopment needed to not only introduce a contemporary mixed-use space but also integrate seamlessly with York’s historic fabric and address the city’s susceptibility to flooding.
The vision was clear: to create a green oasis that would serve as a bridge between York’s illustrious history and its future, all while enhancing the urban landscape and fostering a strong sense of community and environmental sustainability.
The Approach:
Crafting sustainable elegance
Atlas Green, in collaboration with Re-form Landscape Architecture and Caddick Construction, embarked on this £33.5 million project to create a green oasis amidst York’s urban landscape.
The development, comprising three residential blocks named after iconic British stations and a Grade A office space named HQ, was designed to blend luxury with sustainability.
Innovative Landscaping Solutions
The central courtyard garden, designed as a tranquil escape, features lawned areas, tree planting, and shrub beds with seasonally evolving flora.
The project’s green credentials were further enhanced by storm water management using rain gardens and bio-retention planters, contributing to the site’s BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
Technical Excellence and Collaboration
Atlas Green’s expertise was complemented by Green-tech’s supply of high-quality materials, including British Standard Green-tree topsoil and innovative irrigation solutions, ensuring the landscape’s longevity and vibrancy.
The meticulous planning and execution of the landscaping elements underscored the commitment to excellence and sustainability.
The Transformation:
A new dawn for Hudson Quarter
Completed in spring 2021, the Hudson Quarter now stands as a testament to thoughtful urban redevelopment.
The project successfully marries historical sensitivity with modern sustainability, offering luxurious living spaces, premium office areas, and lush green landscapes. The careful consideration of public and private spaces, along with the sustainable landscaping practices, has set a new benchmark for future developments in historic urban settings.
Atlas Green’s role in the Hudson Quarter project exemplifies their dedication to transforming spaces into sustainable, community-focused environments, where history and modernity coalesce to create a lasting legacy.
I just wanted to say thanks for the works carried out on our first plots with you. You and the operatives on site have been great and very helpful and the standard and quality of the landscaping is really good and has been commented on by both customers and Directors. We have also been impressed with the way in which the plots with no rear landscaping have been prepped and left.
