Industrial elements designed into an urban landscape My client wanted to redesign their south-east facing small urban garden to complement their modern house refurbishment. They didn’t want a lawn, and they requested that the garden reflects the industrial elements of the house’s interior and that planting...
A garden landscape to increase awareness of mental attitudes This garden aims to draw attention and increase awareness of one’s own and others’ mental attitudes by encouraging exploration of changing framed views and asking questions about the objective and subjective elements of the presented landscape. The three...
A wasted space transformed into a stunning sun-drenched perennial meadow In the rear of an extensive country garden surrounded by woods, a neglected area held a murky and derelict pond. Overshadowed by self-seeded willow trees, the site was an unused and unattractive space. My client wanted...
A serene and modern space for patients and visitors to enjoy This design brief was for a courtyard garden to accompany the newly erected modern, steel and glass-clad hospital outbuilding. The courtyard is accessed from the building entrances on opposite sides. To prevent the area to be...
From field to a garden for all the family This client requested a garden design for their new build house that was practical for their small children and easy to maintain, yet attractive and versatile for entertaining. The quarter of an acre plot was previously a...
From a featureless lawn to a landscape that changes with the seasons This large garden on the verge of the Surrey Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is nestled in woodland and surrounds a carefully renovated and modernised Arts and Craft’s property, approached by a...
A bespoke garden designed for relaxation The owners of this large suburban garden wanted their outside space to be somewhere they could escape from their busy jobs, entertain friends and look beautiful without requiring too much maintenance. They also liked to create atmosphere that would remind...
A large terrace and raised beds The new build modern bungalow owners planned to rent the property out, therefore they required simple and easy to maintain landscaping and planting. The south-facing garden was slightly sloped and partly overshadowed by a tall leylandii hedge, belonging to neighbouring...