MEDITE EXTERIOR MDF BLOOMS AT CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2008
6th May 2008 - Medite Exterior
The stars will be out in force when South Wales architect Barry Mayled unveils his latest garden creation at this year's prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. “The Sky at Night” will show how to turn a ‘waste-of-space' flat rooftop into a garden and mini-observatory, complete with heavenly illuminations.
Barry Mayled, a medal winner on four previous occasions at Chelsea, two of which featured FSC certified Medite Exterior - an MDF panel developed specifically for use in most external applications, has this year created an attractive and functional rooftop garden which can also be enjoyed after dark, with particular appeal to amateur astronomers. “The Sky at Night” garden comes complete with sliding roof and powerful optical telescope, 'galaxies' of flower beds, rocket-shaped conifers and twinkling stars created by thousands of pounds worth of computer-controlled lighting set into a plant-covered wall.
Medite Exterior is part of Medite's unique range of MDF products and was developed specifically for use in a wide range of external applications*. For a third year, Medite Exterior again gave Barry the design freedom of standard MDF with the confidence of quality outdoor performance he needed to realise his design.
Barry Mayled said “There are an estimated 20,000 hectares of flat roofs in the UK, however green roofs are still a novelty, but they can offer a haven of peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle. While serious star-gazers might head for the hills, there is still plenty to see on many nights in an urban area with an inexpensive telescope and some basic knowledge of the heavens. Medite Exterior was my only choice for key elements of this design and it's an excellent and essential material for any garden designers' palette.”
Geoff Rhodes, marketing and business development director for Medite's parent company, Coillte Panel Products, said “The Chelsea Flower Show has long been one of the leading events in the British social calendar, and once again the performance of our Exterior MDF is being showcased in the shop window of the latest and best in the world of horticulture. Working with Barry is very important for us and his design is a real show stopper.”
Every year, the Royal Horticultural Society challenges designers and gardeners from around the globe to develop new ideas to enhance our surroundings, help the environment and increase our enjoyment of the natural world. The show, in the grounds of London's Royal Hospital, runs from 20-24 May. 160,000 visitors will see 600 exhibits and trade stands, including 40 gardens and 100 floral displays.
* in accordance with MDF-H2 as defined in EN 622 part 5
