{"id":938,"date":"2026-02-23T11:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=938"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:37:21","slug":"floating-pocket-park-paddington-basin","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/floating-pocket-park-paddington-basin\/","title":{"rendered":"Floating Pocket Park, Paddington Basin\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"case-study-details wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"case-study-details__inner\">\n        <div class=\"case-study-details__header\">\n                            <h2 id=\"floating-pocket-park\" class=\"case-study-details__heading\">Floating Pocket Park<\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <table class=\"case-study-details__details\">\n                <colgroup>\n                    <col class=\"case-study-details__header-col\"\/>\n                    <col \/>\n                <\/colgroup>\n\n                <tbody>\n                                        <tr>\n                        <th>\n                            Location                        <\/th>\n                        <td>\n                            Paddington, London\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                                        <tr>\n                        <th>\n                            Designer                        <\/th>\n                        <td>\n                            Tony Woods \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenclublondon.co.uk\/\">Garden Club London<\/a>\n                        <\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                                    <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-the-brief-nbsp\"><strong>The Brief<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create an authentic timber-look walkway and outdoor furniture solution that could withstand the challenges of a floating structure in a busy central London location, all while maintaining&nbsp;a premium aesthetic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paddington Basin, London&nbsp;<br><strong>Designer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tony Woods, Garden Club London&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-transforming-an-urban-waterway-nbsp\"><strong>Transforming an Urban Waterway<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once an overlooked corner of the Grand Union Canal, Paddington Basin has been reimagined as a thriving destination that blends engineering innovation with landscape artistry. The centrepiece of this rejuvenation is the&nbsp;<em>Floating Pocket Park<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; London\u2019s first public floating park&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;designed by RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year and Gold Medallist,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/londongardendesigns.co.uk\/about-london-garden-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tony Woods<\/strong>&nbsp;of Garden Club London<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the wider 4.45-hectare Merchant Square development, the Floating Pocket Park brings to life a pioneering concept: an accessible, biodiverse \u2018blue space\u2019 designed to enhance wellbeing in the heart of the capital. 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For&nbsp;Tony&nbsp;Woods, the findings reaffirmed the power of natural environments to restore calm and connection,&nbsp;even in the densest urban contexts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His design captures this ethos perfectly. A network of walkways and seating areas weaves between lawns, planting&nbsp;beds&nbsp;and trees, creating a tranquil haven for residents,&nbsp;workers&nbsp;and visitors alike. Wildlife has also found a welcome home, with floating habitats and a dedicated \u2018wildlife island\u2019 providing sanctuary for birds,&nbsp;insects&nbsp;and aquatic species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is both a feat of design and a symbol of how cities can integrate&nbsp;calmness&nbsp;and serenity into everyday spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.\u00a0\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 1;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"100\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 13;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the earliest design stages, it was clear that the decking would need to meet exceptionally high demands&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;both aesthetically and technically. The structure\u2019s constant exposure to moisture, coupled with the movement of the floating pontoons, meant that traditional timber simply&nbsp;wasn\u2019t&nbsp;suitable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReal timber would not be able to meet the requirements of the space,\u201d&nbsp;<br>explains&nbsp;Ben Dewhirst,&nbsp;Landscape Architect at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/londongardendesigns.co.uk\/about-london-garden-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garden Club London<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>\u201cMany composite products simply looked cheap or unattractive.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millboard\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/composite-decking-collections\/enhanced-grain\/smoked-oak\/MDE176D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhanced Grain&nbsp;collection<\/a>&nbsp;offered the ideal solution.&nbsp;Designed and made in the UK&nbsp;from a&nbsp;resin mineral composite material&nbsp;and hand-moulded from&nbsp;the finest&nbsp;oak, each board captures the warmth and character of natural timber,&nbsp;without the&nbsp;high&nbsp;maintenance burden or risk of decay. The surface texture replicates the&nbsp;intricate&nbsp;grain&nbsp;detail&nbsp;of oak, while the proprietary&nbsp;Lastane\u00ae coating delivers&nbsp;exceptional slip resistance,&nbsp;even in wet conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a space where safety and visual harmony were equally vital, the choice was clear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.\u00a0\" data-lightbox style=\"--gallery--items-count: 2;\" class=\"gallery wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"gallery__list__wrapper\">\n        <ul class=\"gallery__list list-reset--hard\">\n                        <li data-pattern-part=\"30\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 5;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" 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The boards were chosen in a tone that complements the surrounding greenery and soft landscaping, creating a seamless visual flow from land to water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the park is subject to constant environmental stresses&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;from&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;foot traffic to humidity and UV exposure&nbsp;&#8211; durability was non-negotiable. Millboard\u2019s solid core and closed-cell structure mean it&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;absorb water, warp, or rot, ensuring lasting performance in this unique floating environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;low maintenance&nbsp;requirements were another major benefit. 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