In association with Urban Realm, we have launched a hunt for the top landscape architects at work in the UK today, seeking to recognise those practices which have moved the earth for their clients and the public.

Driven by the realisation that good architecture stretches far beyond where a building hits the ground, Urban Realm have short listed the 26 landscape architects and urban designers who have impressed their editorial team with case study submissions over the last 12 months.

Click to see the shortlist and to cast your vote

Floriade Park is the site for the 2012 World Horticultural Expo in the city of Venlo, The Netherlands.

10 years in the making, this "theatre of nature" covers 66 hectares and encompasses 5 unique themed worlds separated by wooded areas.

Our street furniture partner Escofet has implemented amazing contemporary cast stone street furniture pieces to enhance this unique space. Click to see this landscape innovation.

It's always great to be inspired by the very best urban spaces and exemplar public realm projects and the European Public Space Prize 2012 shows some incredible transformations.

Sponsored by our partner Escofet, the winning projects all feature unique achievements in landscape and urban design.

We are also incredibly proud to have been involved with one of the "Special Mention" projects in the form of Exhibition Road.

The winners and our special commendation are featured in this article

Liquid Stone is a class of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) defined by its exceptionally high strength and durability.

Our partner Escofet is the first company to unite formulation, manufacturing and high-design to create UHPC products that address the requirements of the architectural and urban design profession.

This article gives you an exclusive insight into the product design and technical detail of this material revolution...

The Recouvrance lift bridge is one of the longest and highest in Europe and has recently undergone modernisation to welcome a tram line as part of the development of Brest’s transport infrastructure.

LEC have helped to redefine this stunning and iconic transport link by installing an innovative illuminated handrail and artistic colour changing light bars.

A technical and architectural inspiration, this project showcases what can be done when you engage the right partners in your project

The Cultural Centre in Lloret de Mar (Girona, Spain) has integrated a multifaceted programme offering a range of public services such as a library, children’s play space and art gallery.

Incorporating the Escofet Twig bench as the design direction and as a piece of furniture, the communal areas have developed a unique contemporary aesthetic.

The inspirational use of these elements captures the flow and emphasizes the continuity from the exterior realm into the interior public space.

We will be exclusively revealing a brand new product that is set to revolutionise exterior lighting at the Institute of Lighting Professionals Lightscene exhibition in Glasgow.

A true breakthrough in it's patented design and performance, this is an event not to be missed!

Click for more information on the exhibition and seminar stream.

The 2012 Civic Trust Awards were selected from 306 national and international entries, with 52 projects were recognised by the prestigious CTA panel.

We're proud to have supplied products to some of the award winners, including The Hepworth Wakefield by David Chipperfield Architects which was given the 2012 Special Award by the National Panel members as their favourite scheme from this year’s award winning projects.

Click to see the award winning projects we supplied, and the products featured in these schemes

Green Places Magazine asked some of the women who have shaped – and continue to shape – our world’s public spaces and landscapes to celebrate International Women’s Day this month.

Woodhouse’s Design and Development Director Romy Rawlings, a Chartered Landscape Architect with a career spanning 25 years in the landscape sector, was flattered to be nominated as one of these 40 professionals and the full Q&A is featured in this article.

Our Spanish street furniture partner, Escofet, is proudly sponsoring the European Prize for Urban Public Space. It is an innovative prize that truly recognises the impact of good landscape design on the people that matter - the citizens.

Priority is honourably given to architecture with a social vocation rather than to that with an aesthetic or spectacular accent.

This article shows previous winners featuring our products.