Royal Borough of Kingston – Jubilee Square

A mixed-discipline student team worked in collaboration with the High Street Recovery and Regeneration Teams at the Royal Borough of Kingston Council over several months to transform the land behind New Malden Car Park into a lively and welcoming town square. 

Overview

The brief was to create a lively backdrop for activities whilst representing the community and featuring some of the stories behind the area, covering the green hoardings with inspiring artworks.

Esdras de Costa, a BA Design Marketing graduate worked on the naming and history panels, carefully designing a colour palette and identity for the square, weaving in some historical photographs and background information.

“I got thrilled by the opportunity to collaborate on such valuable project as Jubilee Square, which has given me the chance to connect to the local community and their history through my designs. On those I celebrate how vibrant, lively and diverse New Malden is, contributing to this exciting public space”

Molly O’Neill created a stunning blue and yellow design to highlight the Bee Story, giving people a place to reflect and contemplate their environment, nature and the stunning planting.  Molly says: “It was really exciting getting the opportunity to work with the space at Jubilee Square, being able to bring some colour to its walls. It was also a great chance to get involved with working alongside the community in New Malden.”

Georgie Sweet, a BA Illustration Animation Graduate worked on the Welcome Board and the New Malden Camera Club pieces - “ This was a fantastic project and I feel so lucky that I was able to be a part of it! To be able to make work that feels so connected to the local New Malden community is a real honour. A huge thank you to all involved!”

The hoardings will be in situ for at least the next five years.