{"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":"2026-07-10T10:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:01:22","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> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-uppercase\" id=\"h-the-brief-nbsp\"><strong>The Brief<\/strong> <\/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 a premium aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Overview<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Paddington Basin, London <br><strong>Designer:<\/strong> Tony Woods, Garden Club London <br> <\/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> <\/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 <em>Floating Pocket Park<\/em> &#8211; London\u2019s first public floating park &#8211; designed by RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year and Gold Medallist, <a href=\"https:\/\/londongardendesigns.co.uk\/about-london-garden-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tony Woods<\/strong> of Garden Club London<\/a>. <\/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. Built on a series of pontoon platforms, the park provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by water, greenery, and thoughtful detailing. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.\" 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=\"70\" data-image-orientation=\"landscape\" style=\"--gallery--card--column: 1 \/ 9;\" class=\"gallery__card\">\n                <div class=\"gallery__card__inner img-fit\">\n                                            <button class=\"gallery__card__button\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" data-main-image-src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Floating-Pocket-Park_Paddington_25.jpg\" aria-label=\"Thumbnail image for: &quot;Enhanced Grain&quot;\" 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For Tony Woods, the findings reaffirmed the power of natural environments to restore calm and connection, even in the densest urban contexts. <\/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 beds and trees, creating a tranquil haven for residents, workers and visitors alike. Wildlife has also found a welcome home, with floating habitats and a dedicated \u2018wildlife island\u2019 providing sanctuary for birds, insects and aquatic species. <\/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 calmness and serenity into everyday spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.\" 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\" data-lightbox-index=\"1\" 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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 &#8211; both aesthetically and technically. The structure\u2019s constant exposure to moisture, coupled with the movement of the floating pontoons, meant that traditional timber simply wasn\u2019t suitable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReal timber would not be able to meet the requirements of the space,\u201d <br>explains Ben Dewhirst, Landscape Architect at <a href=\"https:\/\/londongardendesigns.co.uk\/about-london-garden-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garden Club London<\/a>. <br>\u201cMany composite products simply looked cheap or unattractive.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millboard\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/composite-decking-collections\/enhanced-grain\/smoked-oak\/MDE176D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhanced Grain collection<\/a> offered the ideal solution. Designed and made in the UK from a resin mineral composite material and hand-moulded from the finest oak, each board captures the warmth and character of natural timber, without the high maintenance burden or risk of decay. The surface texture replicates the intricate grain detail of oak, while the proprietary Lastane\u00ae coating delivers exceptional slip resistance, even in wet conditions. <\/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. <\/p>\n\n\n<section aria-label=\"An inspired urban oasis, designed to reconnect Londoners with water and wellbeing.\" 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the park is subject to constant environmental stresses &#8211; from heavy foot traffic to humidity and UV exposure &#8211; durability was non-negotiable. Millboard\u2019s solid core and closed-cell structure mean it won\u2019t absorb water, warp, or rot, ensuring lasting performance in this unique floating environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The low maintenance requirements were another major benefit. 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The Brief Create an authentic timber-look walkway and&hellip;                        <\/div>\n                     \n                                    <\/div>\n            \n            \n                            <ul class=\"list list-reset--hard flex-column flex-column--mq-medium--row media-object__list media-object__labels\">\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/commercial\/\"><span >Commercial<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/decking\/\"><span >Decking<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/enhanced-grain\/\"><span >Enhanced Grain<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/enhanced-grain\/golden-oak-enhanced-grain\/\"><span >Golden Oak<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/united-kingdom\/london\/\"><span >London<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list__item media-object__list__item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/category\/united-kingdom\/\"><span >United Kingdom<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n                            <div data-type=\"case-study\" class=\"media-object g-card animate-element\" data-media=\"image\" data-link=\"true\" data-media-type=\"image\" data-media-position=\"before\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n    <div class=\"media-object__inner\">\n                <div class=\"media-object__media img-fit \">\n\n                                                            <div class=\"media-object__media--hover-effect\">\n                                                            <span class=\"media-object__media--hover-effect__top\">\n                                    View                                <\/span>\n\n                                <span class=\"media-object__media--hover-effect__bottom\">\n                                    Case Study                                <\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Case-Study_Millboard-Envello-Shadow-Line-Burnt-Cedar-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n                                                <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"media-object__content flex-column\">\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"media-object__header flex-column\">\n                                            <h2 id=\"hassocks-home-renovation\" class=\"media-object__heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-ie\/case-studies\/hassocks-bungalow-renovation-sussex\/\">Hassocks home renovation\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n                    \n                                             <div class=\"media-object__subheading\">\n                            Hassocks bungalow renovation, a 1930s home reimagined in Sussex. 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