IOTA was commissioned by Cardiff Council to supply bespoke Steel street planters for St Mary Street, at the heart of the Castle Quarter of Cardiff city centre.
The planters are spread along the bustling, pedestrianised section of St Mary Street, leading from the gatehouse of Cardiff Castle.
The large, conical shaped planters were manufactured in three sizes with heights 800/1200/1600mm respectively, all with a top diameter of 1000mm. All planters are designed with channels in the base to allow them to be moved by fork lift or pallet truck. 1.4003-grade Stainless Steel was used – a grade of Stainless Steel which offers significant benefits for use in public realm, as discussed here: 1.4003-grade Stainless Steel – The Unique Advantages >>. The powder coat finish was a special anti-graffiti formulation to RAL 7015 [Slate grey].
Planters of an imposing scale, in clusters of different heights, luxuriously planted, can be a very effective way to give a sense of place to large, expansive public areas. In addition to Cardiff City Centre, this strategy has also been used to great effect in these further projects: QUAKERS FRIARS, BRISTOL and WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY.
| Sector | Public sector |
| Sub-sector | Public realm & streetscape |
| Services provided | Design Manufacture Supply |
| Year completed | 2022 |
| Contractor / Client | Cardiff Council |
Contact IOTA T. 01934 522617
