London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/21/2015 -- A recent £250m rebuild of Alder Hey Children's Hospital, involved external work to an outdoor and garden area, which has now been completed. A Key component of this outdoor space is attractive stone installations, emphasizing the centrality of the material when being used as part of important public structures. A business which is highly aware of this and keen comment, was London Stone.

Stone was chosen as an important feature of the outdoor design for a number of reasons. Firstly, it offers an attractive appearance which mattered greatly given the location. The outdoor space is intended for children as well as families visiting the hospital, so they can enjoy a positive environment both inside and out. Stone can promote a positive, clean feel; especially when varieties such as sandstone and limestone are used.

Furthermore, stone is ideal for public spaces as it offers a versatility of use. It provides a firm surface on which seating and play equipment can be assembled, for example. It also provides a structural roe, in the form of walkways and paths. In the case of the landscaping work carried out in the Alder Hey rebuild, the site is now located in West Derby's Springfield Park, where stone is playing a key role. Children are enjoying play areas, outdoor seating and beautiful views, enhanced by planned landscaping and clever stonework. Sandstone in particular is being used to pay homage to the natural heritage of the area.

Quick to comment on the use of stone landscaping as part of such a prominent public work was London Stone. It is a key example of a stone provider, offering a number of varieties and designs.

A spokesperson had this to say:

"We think that the landscaping work done for Alder Hey Children's Hospital is brilliant. It highlights how good stone landscaping can play such a crucial role in creating a positive public environment. Real features of interest have been added too, thanks to the innovative use of stone – including a dry and wet canyon. We hope that more people pay attention to this and realize the importance of stone for their next landscaping project; to allow for long-lasting and highly attractive choice. That is why we feel it is important to offer a wide variety of material types, especially going into 2016, so buyers can make the best decision for their circumstances."

About London Stone
London Stone is n established provider of stone solutions – which include paving stones, coping, steps and other installations. They have an extensive online selection of materials and for more information you can visit their website http://www.londonstone.co.uk/.

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London Stone
Company name: London Stone
Tel: 01753 212 973
Website: www.londonstone.co.uk
Contact person: Steven Walley
Email: steven@londonstone.com
Address: 109 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 5AD