Hollyoaks set

Case Study
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Hollyoaks set
Hollyoaks set
Challenge
The makers of Channel 4’s youth-oriented soap,
Hollyoaks, required a durable hard landscaping solution
that also would add a splash of colour to their
proposed new outdoor set, located outside the show’s
student union building. The overall design of the
scheme had to reflect the upbeat, vibrant feel of the
programme and be durable enough to withstand
frequent use as part of daily filming. Crucially, with
pre-arranging filming schedules set, the paving had to
be specified, ordered, delivered and laid within very
tight timescales.
Solution
Marshalls rose to the challenge and supplied 570 m2 of
La Linia 200 x 200 x 80 mm block pavers from the
architecturally-led Stein+Design range. The pavers were
laid in a three-colour patchwork pattern, consisting
mainly of yellow La Linia, with detailing in Anthracite
Basalt and Light Granite.
The newly-paved area formed the main outdoor
meeting point for the Hollyoaks cast, with the stunning
effect of the geometric block paving patterns created
by the La Linia paving blocks able to be captured on
film from a walkway above.
Mark Line, from Landscape Architects on the project,
Cass Associates, said: “Originally we had looked at
450 x 450 mm Marshalls’ Perfecta paving in buff colour
to match the surrounding buildings, but as part of the
area was to be used for parking, we then looked at a
smaller block size. When we saw the colours and
finishes available in the Stein+Design range, we knew
this was the right product to reflect the contemporary,
aspirational qualities of Hollyoaks.
Products Used:
n La Linia
“When the client made the decision to proceed with
the La Linia pavers, Marshalls supplied samples,
confirmed the quote and order and delivered products
to site all within a 72-hour period.
“In addition, as space on site was restricted, Marshalls
was also required to source and supply a haulage truck
with a Moffett truck-mounted forklift – at 4pm in the
afternoon, for a delivery on-site the following morning.”
Benefits
The effect of the La Linia paving has helped create an
aesthetically appealing and highly durable
Mediterranean outdoor café-style area on the new
Hollyoaks set.
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