How Our Court Place Gardens Won an Preservation Trust Award Win
Court Place Gardens, Oxford – A flagship residential development has been awarded the Plague Award at the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2025 under the New Buildings category.
The OPT judges noted the the Court Place Gardens scheme “reflects real understanding of landscape, community, and long-term stewardship.” We are immensely proud that our bespoke cycle storage and bin store solutions played a meaningful role in helping the project achieve this recognition.
About Court Place Gardens
Court Place Gardens provides 71 Passivhaus-standard homes for Oxford’s postgraduate community, alongside the refurbishment of a Grade II listed Mansion House.
To complement the eco-conscious approach of the development, we were appointed to design, manufacture, and install a suite of cycle storage and bin storage facilities, all tailored to the needs of a high-density residential scheme.
Greenwich Cycle Enclosure
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Project Requirements
For a development of this scale, serving students and families in a busy cycling city, storage infrastructure needed to meet four key criteria:
1. Security
2. Sustainability
3. High Capacity
4. Architectural Integration
Greenwich Bin Store
Our Solution
To meet these requirements, we delivered multiple Greenwich Cycle Stores and Greenwich Bin Stores, each adapted specifically for the site.
Cycle Storage
- Multiple stores with secure, ventilated, weather-protected cycle parking
- Gas Assisted Two-Tier Racks paired with Sheffield Stands, maximising capacity and accessibility
- Provision for 140+ dedicated cycle storage spaces, supporting active travel for residents
- Durable steel frames manufactured in Britain, reducing transport emissions while guaranteeing long-term reliability
Bespoke Cycle Storage
Bin Storage
- Bespoke Greenwich Bin Stores constructed from hot-dip galvanised steel
- Fire-rated panel upgrades and intumescent coating to meet stringent residential safety standards
- Ventilated and access-controlled for safe, compliant waste operations
Bespoke Cycle Storage
The Outcome
The completed cycle and bin storage facilities at Court Place Gardens delivered:
Practicality: User friendly layouts that support everyday cycling into Oxford and encourage low-carbon travel.
Longevity: Durable, low-maintenance designed for high-traffic environments typical of student housing.
Sustainability: Sedum roofing, efficient rack systems, and British manufacturing contribute directly to the development’s Passivhaus-led ethos.
Compliance & Safety: All solutions are designed to meet applicable standards without compromising on design quality or resident usability.
Conclusion
Court Place Gardens demonstrates how thoughtful infrastructure contributes to Oxford Preservation Trust Award winning accolades. Our bespoke cycle storage and bin storage solutions helped ensure the development performs as well as in practice as it does on paper.
As Oxford continues to lead the way in active travel and sustainable urban living, we’re proud to support developments that set new standards across the UK.
