The project utilises the landscape as a framework for planned and strategic development, for the community of Shawfair. Beginning with the landscape allows for a sustainable and local settlement that meets the needs of people, whilst having a contribution to the local ecology and surrounding environment over time.
Increasing density, walkability, and providing constant access to natural + green spaces are crucial parts of the design hypothesis working with the existing landscape features, geology, and processes. Mitigating local environmental challenges and promoting biodiversity.
Providing a landscape-based framework for development seeks to enhance the physical connections of people, integrations with the natural environment; and create a settlement based around public transport, connections to surrounding areas, and reducing the impact on the environment locally. Creating a template for other new-towns nationally.
