Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) analysis is an established and highly useful tool for undertaking landscape and visual assessments. Software and techniques have refined over the years and the accuracy of the data available to generate them is continually improving. However, they remain an under valued tool for use in site selection and early design stages. ZTV analysis can be a valuable tool for the early identification of potential visually sensitive locations. DRaW offer ZTV analysis as a standalone service, feel free to get in touch if this is something your projects may benefit from. Read More
DRaW are delighted to welcome Chris Longhorn to the Leeds team. Chris joins the team as a Landscape Architect with a background in highway design and transport planning. Prior to joining DRaW Chris worked as a multi-skilled consultant providing landscape and traffic consultancy services for a host of projects, including renewable energy developments, residential masterplanning, and commercial schemes. Chris will be helping to deliver a diverse and expanding workload, providing additional support to clients. We look forward to working with Chris and growing the business further. Read More
Year Out/ Graduate Landscape Architect Position: Permanent, Full Time Post (part-time may be considered) Location: Leeds Deadline: 31st August 2019 DRaW are seeking a hard-working degree or diploma qualified graduate landscape architect, ideally with some previous experience working in a landscape consultancy to join our Leeds office. DRaW are a small but busy registered practice working on a wide range of projects throughout the UK and overseas. Our clients include; large planning consultancies, architects, energy developers, environmental consultancies, residential developers and quarrying operators. Our workload is varied, including design and assessment. For further information about our work visit www.draw-ltd.com. You will need to demonstrate good presentational skills, ideally some knowledge in landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) or the desire to develop report writing skills, sound technical and analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail. Other requirements include: Must be fluent with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of visualisation software such as 3ds Max or SketchUp is desirable. Good organisation skills and a confident communicator. Previous work experience within a landscape office. A car and full driving licence. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly experienced landscape architects within a rapidly growing […] Read More
A busy few days for us undertaking visual assessments and viewpoint photography for 2 new large projects. All our photography is undertaken to a very high standard, in accordance with the Landscape Institute guidance, using a full-size sensor DSLR with 50mm lens mounted on a panoramic head. Our resulting visualisations stand up to the highest levels of scrutiny and have used as evidence successfully at numerous Public Inquiries. Read More
We are delighted to learn that Nottinghamshire County Council have approved the Bantycock northern extension and revised restoration planning application, increasing the life of the mine and further enhancing the restoration! Read More
DRaW UK Ltd is delighted to welcome Mike Estell, formerly a Director of Estell Warren Landscape Architects. Mike is a highly experienced landscape architect and guest lecturer at both Leeds and Sheffield Universities. Mike joins DRaW as a Director, helping to deliver a diverse and expanding workload, providing additional expertise to clients as well as contributing to the future growth and direction of the company. We look forward to working with Mike and the start of an exciting new chapter. Read More
Landscape Architecture may not be a very well-known profession, but I can’t think of many other jobs that require spending the day walking the Pennine Way! Read More
We’re making good progress with an interesting site in Bradford. DRaW have provided extensive landform modelling services, associated volumetric calculations and Developed the initial concept masterplan for residential development. Read More
DRaW have delivered some fantastic projects in recent months, including several large-scale masterplans for several residential sites and 3 holiday parks across the UK. It’s been a very busy period and we couldn’t be more grateful for our loyal clients. We want to build on this success, so if you need any advice or project support please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Read More
We are delighted to have played an instrumental role in securing planning approval for a new £10 million 1 km long hill gallop at the world famous Newmarket race course, but more rewarding to receive such positive feedback on our work: ‘I am pleased to announce that the Planning Committee gave approval this evening of 6 votes to 5! Thank you again for all your work on this. LVIA was unsurprisingly in focus at the committee with mentions of ‘alien form in the landscape’ and ‘viaduct in the sky’! We couldn’t have done it without your inputs.’ Read More
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