Hands-on students create place of relaxation for Birmingham hospital

In 2008, 20 talented, second year Landscape Architecture students embarked on responding to a live design brief for the Birmingham Treatment Centre at City Hospital.

The students were required to use their design skills to re-invent a neglected courtyard into a spiritual, therapeutic space, promoting health and well being for patients and staff.

The collaborative project involving Sandwell and West Birmingham National Health Trust and Jarvis plc, was given to the students because of their exceptional collective skills and depth of experience.

The concept for the garden was designed by student Matt Foster and all aspects of its delivery has been completed solely by the University students.

The proud students downed tools on Friday 4 September and the garden will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham on 30 September.

For more information, please contact: russell.good@bcu.ac.uk