Projects Signal Park Phase 1

What we did

Architecture, Landscape

Client

The Guinness Partnership and Lovell

Location

Surbiton

Units

211

Awards

Shortlisted - Best shared ownership development - Inside Housing Development Awards 2024
Highly Commended - Best Large Development - First Time Buyer Readers Awards 2024
Winner - Best Garden and Landscape Design - British Homes Awards 2025
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Signal Park Tolworth is delivering a pioneering, child‑friendly neighbourhood within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Phase 1 forms a key component of the wider Tolworth masterplan and comprises three residential blocks of 10 and 8 storeys, together with the landscape that forms Tolworth Square. Providing 211 homes, all for shared ownership, this phase establishes a welcoming and inclusive environment at the heart of a major area‑wide regeneration. Tolworth Square —approximately 3,000sqm—offers a generous, car‑free public space for gathering, play, and community life.

At the centre of the development is The Square, a new civic landscape that acts as the social and spatial anchor for the neighbourhood. The design blends urban living with a high‑quality, nature‑rich public realm, creating a signature space that is safe, vibrant, and welcoming for all ages. The square’s flexible layout accommodates a range of uses for residents and visitors, ensuring it remains active and meaningful throughout the day and across the seasons.

The landscape has been designed to be inclusive, accessible, and resilient year‑round. A variety of seating types, shaded and sheltered areas, and generous planting beds create comfortable micro‑environments that support rest, social interaction, and informal play. The adaptable nature of the square allows it to host community events—from summer fetes and outdoor screenings to winter gatherings and pop‑up activities—ensuring it remains a lively and engaging destination.

Planting plays a central role in defining the character of the square. A layered palette of trees, shrubs, and perennials introduces seasonal colour, biodiversity, and a sense of softness within the urban setting. The planting strategy enhances ecological value while providing shade, improving microclimate, and creating a visually rich environment that encourages people to spend time outdoors.

The character of Signal Park Square establishes a distinctive identity for the neighbourhood—an inclusive, landscape‑led place where people feel welcome, connected, and proud to gather. The design embraces diversity, strengthens community life, and sets a strong foundation for the future phases of the Tolworth masterplan.

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