A new living wall has been installed at the site of the former Royal Liverpool Hospital as collaborators continue to build the city’s new nature-first garden
Installed by BAM UK & Ireland in collaboration with the Eden Project, the 33-metre living wall has been constructed with several key design choices and surrounds the garden’s current construction site, creating a preliminary habitat for local wildlife.
Due to be completed in 2027, it looks to bring green space and wildlife to the city centre through its considered design.
Zebrina Hanly, director of environmental sustainability at BAM UK & Ireland, commented: “The newly erected vertical meadow is just one of the carefully considered design choices we’ve made alongside our partners to ensure the garden serves local wildlife just as much as residents.
“During the duration of the project, the wall’s native plants will continue to grow, providing not only flowers and nectar for pollinators, but a natural home for insects and wildlife alike.”
The living wall is acting as a stepping stone for a fully designed garden
Built on the site of the former Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the park looks to demonstrate how biophilic, nature-positive design can encourage wildlife biodiversity whilst also supporting the wellbeing of its visitors, including the hospital’s patients and staff.
The new living wall will act as a stepping stone towards its completion, using native plants to encourage diverse pollinators to the area and increase the garden’s ecological viability once constructed.
“We are excited to see the installation of the vertical meadow on the Royal site. As well as creating a striking feature, it will help to bring nature, biodiversity and green space back into an area that will be enjoyed by patients, staff, visitors and local communities for years to come,” said Leanne Cooper, executive managing director of The Royal and Liverpool Women’s University Hospitals.
A visual approach to biodiversity
Daniel James, development director at the Eden Project, explained: “Nature recovery doesn’t have to wait until a project is complete.
“By transforming a temporary construction boundary into a thriving vertical meadow, we’re showing how every stage of development can create opportunities for wildlife and people.”
He concluded: “This living wall is an early step towards a much larger vision: a garden that demonstrates how nature-positive design can help bring biodiversity back into the heart of our cities while creating healthier, more inspiring places for communities.”
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