Latz und Partner propose an innovative re-interpretation of the former Crystal Palace site by creating a continuous tree sheltered space across the whole site, which would be suitable for a range of different activities such as events, relaxation, reflection and play.

The formal layout of the trees will use the Palace's footprint by using its 24 foot grid and recreating the nave, central transept and axis to provide open tree-lined promenades. In places, the valuable existing mature trees will remain.

The Palace Terrace is intended to dominate the Park and along with the Paxton Axis, provide the basic defining structure for design and orientation in the masterplan. By using the layout of the Palace and re-opening the views of the Park, the masterplan reveals the awesome scale of the former Palace. The removal of the 1980's garden on the Norwood Triangle corner would also assist this.

New water features are proposed on the main walks and within the glades created within the tree cover, echoing the former courts of the Palace and also the fountains which embellished the former nave.

The nationally-significant listed railway subway structures of the old high level railway station would be conserved, refurbished and complemented by the incorporation of a new Museum and Visitor Centre.

The former glazed courtyard will be re-installed and serve as a multi functional events space for music and private functions.

The new Museum and Visitor Centre would be located and integrated with the historic staircases of the subway to allow access to this important structure.

The new Museum and Visitor Centre would not impinge on the Palace footprint and the upper level would provide an overview of the Palace site as laid out in trees whilst providing unparalleled views of central London to the north and the rest of the Park to the south.

It would provide a much needed landmark and destination along Crystal Palace Parade.

The masterplan caters for the provision of play areas and options for erecting small-scale facilities such as kiosks and pavilions for refreshment and information. Temporary event spaces and structures such as marquees would be catered for with electricity and water along the promenade.

An open playground would be positioned as a themed play area in this zone which will not block views along the Terrace. Located in a glade within the trees, it would provide an opportunity to engage young visitors to the Park with the story of the Palace.

There will be several water features including the New Paxton Fountain, the Palace Fountain and Eco Palace Water Pond. All of these reflecting the themes of Paxton’s former water fountains around the Park and Brunel's famous water towers.

The long-term vision of the masterplan is to open up the current National Grid site and connect the Palace to Rockhills Gate, the original site of Paxton's Villa residence. The famous transmitter mast will remain.