We've welcomed a touch of spring to our Strand campus with our new planters at the entrance of the Strand building. These bright, seasonal planters not only add colour and life to one of our most visible buildings but also support our ongoing commitment to improving biodiversity and sustainability across King’s.
Filled with pollinator-friendly plants and complete with bug hotels, the planters bring a burst of spring energy right into the heart of the Strand alongside the pedestrianised zone. They work in harmony with the surrounding landscape to soften the urban environment and create a more inviting place for staff, students, and visitors to pause and enjoy nature.
The planters also introduce several sustainability features that support our wider goals, including an integrated Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), air-filtering evergreen and seasonal planting, recycled aggregate mulches, and small micro habitats. Together, these elements will help boost urban wildlife while making everyday moments on campus feel a little greener.
This new addition to the Strand building has meant some of our incredible alumni featured on the windows are not as visible. We are considering how we can better marry these two important features together and would value your opinion. Let us know your thoughts on what you’d like to see in this space by completing this short questionnaire.
By enhancing building exteriors and open spaces, we aim to bring nature closer to the King’s community throughout the year.
Explore our other green spaces this spring
As the days grow lighter and warmer, it is the perfect time to explore the many pockets of green space across King’s and around our campuses. Alongside the new Strand planters, you can enjoy:
Denmark Hill Community Garden
Tucked behind the Weston Education Centre on Cutcombe Road, this peaceful space offers a quiet spot to relax and enjoy fresh air. Students and staff are welcome to get involved in gardening or simply unwind among the plants.
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Guy’s Community Garden
Found between Addison House and the Wolfson CARD Courtyard at Guy’s Campus, this collaborative garden is cared for by students, staff, and volunteers. It is a friendly place to connect with others while helping nature thrive.
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Maughan Library Garden
Set within the grounds of the striking nineteenth century neo Gothic Maughan Library on Chancery Lane, this garden offers a calm, historic setting to take a break among greenery.
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We are thrilled about the environmental and wellbeing benefits these green spaces bring, especially as we move into the spring season. The new Strand planters are one more step in making our campuses vibrant, nature-rich places for everyone who studies, works at or visits King’s.