Peter Stephenson (Director) and David Forsythe (Landscape Architect) gave a presentation to the Institute of Quarries Lancashire Branch on Quarry Restoration and Planning. The presentation focused upon planning policy in relation to restoration, as well as the role of restoration within the quarry development process. Other key topics included the design of quarry restoration schemes and the implementation of restoration and aftercare. Please follow this link to access the presentation.

Labels: David Forsythe, design, Peter Stephenson, presentation, quarry, quarry presentation and planning, restoration, restoration design

Burlington Slate Ltd have commissioned the practice to design visitor facilities adjoining the active working areas of Elterwater Quarry in the Lake District National Park, working with local architects Hanson Marston Mellor. "The Slate Story" project will provide access to historic underground quarry workings, outdoor seating, education and display areas, as well as outlook points for visitors to observe the active quarry workings.

Labels: Burlington Slate Ltd, design, Elterwater Quarry, Hanson Marston Mellor, Lake District National Park