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Imperial College London: Beit Quadrangle


‘Rooted in Horticulture’ is a campus-wide initiative developed in collaboration with Imperial College London to champion climate adaption, sustainable resource management, and ecological enrichment, whilst re-establishing a vital connection to Imperial’s roots in the horticultural, cultural, and technological heartland of 19th century ‘Albertopolis’ (1861-1886).



Beit Quadrangle is the first step of this exciting initiative. Delivered with care, excellent craft, and skill, the project showcases retrofit and repurposing materials in innovative ways to improve porosity, biodiversity, and functionality. It concerns sense of place, sense of belonging, and a sense of wellbeing through addressing climate change, the biodiversity crises, and how the campus is nurtured as an ecosystem. It has been a crucial part of a student-led campaign in conjunction with Imperial’s cross-campus campaign, Great Environment. Camille Boutrolle, President of Imperial College Union (ICU) has said, “The Beit garden was central to my green agenda as students’ union President, using Beit as an exemplar in hopes that the rest of Imperial campuses follow suit! I am very proud as this project signifies a big achievement in my green spaces campaign”.



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PROJECT INFO 

Client Imperial College London
Location South Kensington, London  
Date 2024-2025
Area 0.06ha
Tree proposed 10

CREDITS

Landscape Architect J&L Gibbons
Quantity Surveyor Hennessy Godden
Furniture Jan Hendzel Studio
Contractor Reimagine Works
Photography © Sarah Blee | J&L Gibbons