by | 07 Sep 23 | Landscape Architecture, News, Topics
An associate landscape architect at Land Studio swam with triathlete Sean Conway to support him in his challenge to complete 105 triathlons back-to-back across 105 consecutive days.
Kate Richards accompanied Conway for a series of early morning swims throughout his world-record breaking challenge, as the 42-year-old Zimbabwean endurance adventurer completed Ironman distances of 2.4-mile swim followed by 112-mile bike ride and finished with a 26.22-mile run across the roads in North Wales and Cheshire – totalling 140.62 miles per day or 14,765.1 miles in total.
Richards says: “I swam with Sean eight times throughout his challenge, which entailed getting in the pool with a small group of supporters at 5am and swimming as many lengths as we could manage for 75 minutes.”
Being a keen open water swimmer, Richards has also swum the 5.25-mile length of Coniston Water in the Lake District in June, this time taking on the waters of Mold Leisure Centre in North Wales and raising more than £90k for the True Venture Foundation.
“The atmosphere was brilliant, and I am still in awe of how Sean, and his dedicated crew, got up each day at 4:30am to do this over and over again. His is a fantastic achievement and it was great to be a part of it and to support the work of The True Venture Foundation which seeks to help young people in North Wales to try, love and stay in sport.”
by Bethany Vann | 22 May 23 | News, Topics
Kate Richards, an associate landscape architect at Land Studio will officially take up her post with the organisation this month.
Land Studio is an innovative architectural and environmental design company, delivering nature led design and engineering solutions. Based in Chester, the company specialises in historic landscape, masterplanning, public realm design and regeneration projects both in the UK and international.
Last year the company brought the delivery of sustainable drainage designs and water management solutions in-house with the appointment of a civil engineering team.
Assistant landscape architect, Sian Rossiter also of Land Studio will be joining Richards to run the organisations social media platforms.
The Landscape Institute was founded in 1929 and is a professional organisation working to improve the planning and design of the urban and rural landscape. It also accredits university courses and promotes the professional development of landscape architects.
Its aim is to work with its members to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the public benefit.
It also provides a professional home for all landscape practitioners including landscape architects, scientists and planners, landscape managers and urban designers.
Kate Richards of Land Studio
Richards, who is situated in Mold, North Wales, and has been involved with the committee for two years says: “I’m delighted to be taking up this position. When it comes to the environment and its landscape, Wales is very forward thinking with its policies, so this is an exciting time to become Chair. There’s a lot we can do.”
Outgoing chair Louise Ball says: “Kate is ideally placed for taking on the role as Chair for the Landscape Institute Wales branch.
“She has been at the forefront of the committee meetings with ideas and suggestions, helping to keep the momentum of the branch going during her previous role as Social Media Co-ordinator.
“Kate is enthusiastic and gets the job done. They are perfect qualities to take over as Chair to help guide the committee over the coming year.”
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