Pitt Street, St. Helier. Jersey. / by Rory Drinnan


Client: Channel Islands Co-operative Society

Sector: Public Realm

Inspired by underground waterway Le Grande Douet, the “River of Light” installation completely transforms the entire length of Pitt Street invigorating a previously dark and uninviting cut through. The design brings Le Grande Douet to life through movement and light. The colour contrasting paving was hand laid to depict a continual moving stream into which are embedded programmable colour changing LED lighting strips and text relating to the historical development of St. Helier over the last 1000 years. This series of linear timelines includes bands dedicated to the town’s architectural, military, cultural, political and religious history, from Jersey’s infancy right the way through to the present day, culminating in aspirations for the future, written by local primary school children.

Completed: April 2018

Design Scope: Concept development with Private & Public Ltd; scheme design; full specification; commemorative bronze plaque.

Award - Best Landscape Architecture in Relation to the Built Environment in the Jersey Architecture Commission Design Awards 2019


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Landscape Detail Design: Axis Mason

Main Contractor: Camerons

Stone Masons: Granite Le Pelley