Darrell Wilson

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About Darrell Wilson

Darrell is a Chartered Landscape Architect and Associate of BDP with over 20 years’ experience. He is an excellent mentor and creative lead for a team of 10 landscape architects and technicians in the Manchester Studio. Darrell is experienced in landscape masterplanning, urban and environmental design, and public realm design. He has been instrumental in the design and delivery of projects that have gained recognition through the Landscape Institute Awards, Civic Trust Awards, and RIBA Stirling Prize. In the UK, his experience covers all sectors from education, healthcare, retail, to housing, sport and urban regeneration. He has led with his landscape architect expertise on projects including West Gorton ‘Sponge Park’, Crewe Town Centre PRS Strategy, Super Slow Way Linear Park, MSP’s Bright Building, Ordsall Chord Heritage Public Realm and other award winning designs including Liverpool One and Chavasse Park, Cathedral Gardens in Manchester, Aintree Racecourse - home of the Grand National.Over the last decade, he has also developed his international experience working on commissions across the world including, Middle East, New Zealand, Russia, Malaysia and Europe. Notable projects include Kuala Lumpur ‘River of Life’, the Avon River Precinct Masterplan in Christchurch, NZ and Ghadan Airport Road, Abu Dhabi.He has had key involvement in winning international design competitions for Nanjing University, Foshan Masterplan, and Suzhou Exhibition Centre in China. Other international projects include a 100 hectare resort in Egypt, Rio Olympic Park and Minsk World Masterplan. Darrell is highly experienced and knowledgeable, leading projects with innovation and creativity and achieving success. Darrell's 20+ years of practice enables him to quickly understand the issues required to address complex projects. Darrell believes that good design can enhance people’s experience of landscape, whilst increasing ecological and environmental values with sustainable solutions. He presented his ideas at the 4th Annual International Urban Waterfront Conference, Abu Dhabi. He supports Manchester City Council's Green and Blue Infrastructure Group, City of Trees initiatives, and ongoing Community and University based projects. Previous initiatives include Manchester Garden City with CityCo to green Manchester City Centre and 'Dig the City' Manchester's first ever Urban Gardening Festival.Specialties: Experience in providing a complete service of creative and exacting skills in conceptual design, through to contractual documentation and administration.