Living wall arrives in Liverpool ahead of new nature park

A new living wall has been installed by BAM at the site of the former Royal Liverpool Hospital, as collaborators continue to build the city’s new nature-first garden. 

The 33m vertical meadow, installed by BAM UK & Ireland in an exclusive collaboration with the Eden Project, will surround the garden’s current construction site, creating a preliminary habitat for local wildlife.

The biodiverse garden, due to be completed in 2027, looks to bring green space and wildlife to the city centre through its considered design. The new living wall will act as a stepping stone towards its completion, using native plants to encourage diverse pollinators to the area and increase the garden’s ecological viability once constructed.

Director of Environmental Sustainability at BAM UK & Ireland

Zebrina Hanly

Zebrina went on to say, “The newly erected vertical meadow is just one of the carefully considered design choices we’ve made alongside our partners to ensure the garden serves local wildlife just as much as residents. During the duration of the project, the wall’s native plants will continue to grow, providing not only flowers and nectar for pollinators, but a natural home for insects and wildlife alike.”

​Daniel James, Development Director at the Eden Project, says: “Nature recovery doesn't have to wait until a project is complete. By transforming a temporary construction boundary into a thriving vertical meadow, we're showing how every stage of development can create opportunities for wildlife and people. This living wall is an early step towards a much larger vision: a garden that demonstrates how nature-positive design can help bring biodiversity back into the heart of our cities while creating healthier, more inspiring places for communities."

Leanne Cooper, Executive Managing Director of The Royal and Liverpool Women's University Hospitals, said: “We are excited to see the installation of the vertical meadow on the Royal site. As well as creating a striking feature, it will help to bring nature, biodiversity and green space back into an area that will be enjoyed by patients, staff, visitors and local communities for years to come.”

The founder of Vertical Meadow, Alistair Law, adds: “It’s a real honour to be involved in bringing nature back to the heart of the city.
“Biodiversity doesn’t need to wait until the end of a development. By transforming a construction hoarding into a native wild meadow, we’re creating new spaces for pollinators and wildlife to thrive. 

“We believe construction sites can give back rather than just being perceived as a nuisance. 

“We hope this meadow demonstrates how even temporary spaces within our cities can play an important role in supporting biodiversity and creating healthier, more complete places.”