Beit Quad Garden

Imperial College London is working to enhance biodiversity and green space across its campuses, while reconnecting with its horticultural heritage and creating more welcoming environments for staff and students. The regeneration of Beit Quad forms part of this ambition, transforming a previously hard-landscaped space into a flagship grey-to-green project.

With endorsement from, and in consultation with, Imperial College Union, Beit Quad was selected as a priority site for transformation. The project was delivered through collaboration between the College’s Property Division and a wide range of partners, including Imperial College Union, Jan Hendzel Studio, Lucy Hand, J&L Gibbons, Dr Tilly (CM) Collins, and Reimagine Works Ltd.

The regeneration replaced 35 m² of hard surfacing with soft landscaping and introduced over 60 m² of planting. This includes six new tree species, several of which are native, alongside 33 species of herbaceous, perennial and shrub planting, and four species of low-growing, dense hedging. The planting scheme was designed to provide year-round flowering and a continuous nectar source for pollinators, supporting local biodiversity throughout the seasons.

The quad has been framed at either end with bespoke, sweeping wooden benches, creating an inviting space for socialising and informal use. Beit Quad Garden is now a vibrant shared environment where staff, students and nature can thrive together, offering habitat for wildlife, opportunities for rest and connection, and a visible example of how campus landscapes can support biodiversity and sustainability engagement.