A luxury resort and private villas located on a new marine waterfront peninsula
BANSTEAD PLACE, BANSTEAD
Extra-care accommodation in a historically sensitive site.
PRIVATE GARDEN - NW10
A semi-detached suburban family garden revamped with planting and a new decking area for social events.
75 LONDON WALL, CITY OF LONDON Mixed use development with new public realm and 360 roof garden terraces across 6 new levels.
LOWER MILL, EWELL Riverside extra-care accommodation in Surrey.
CANADA WATER, EASTERN DOCK EDGE SURREY QUAYS,
A new, multi-level waterfront public realm with green spaces and ampitheater
NEW COVENT GARDEN MARKET, Revitalising Nine Elms community through high-tech urban farming.
PRIVATE GARDEN - N9
A contemporary courtyard garden enclosed by the house and a modern extension.
NEWCOMBE HOUSE, RBKC
A boutique hotel club in the centre of london
CHURCH LANE, LEATHERHEAD 62 extra-care apartments for over 55’s within a woodland style gardens.
New office and residential development which revitalises an existing public realm and square on Notting Hill Gate
NINEFIELDS INDEPENDENT LIVING
60 apartments with landscaped garden, allotment and formal courtyard.
50 STRATTON STREET, MAYFAIR,
A retrofit of an existing office building with new outdoor terraces and rasised planters along the entire parapet.
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, PHASE 1
Experiencing construction management. Implementing landscape design on-site.
THE OTHER HOSE RESIDENTS CLUB BELGRAVIA
AZURE RESORT, DUBAI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES- 2024
Client: Dubai Holdings
Status: Design and coordination - Ongoing
Overview:
- Site area: 175,000 sqm coastal site
- Premium beachfront development
- High-end hotel, Residential and private villas
- Luxury-grade landscape detailing.
- Land reclamation site
Project Azure, located on the La Mer South Peninsula in Dubai, is an exclusive beachfront development that spans approximately 175,000 sqm. The project, which includes a 60,000 sqm area dedicated to both hotel and residential components, is designed to offer a unique luxury experience that integrates upscale wellness and lifestyle amenities. The resort comprises 100 hotel keys, 20 hotel villas, and 33 branded residences, all set within a landscape that draws inspiration from the diverse geography of the UAE. The landscape design integrates natural and historical elements, incorporating xeriscaping and traditional irrigation systems to create a sustainable, eco-conscious environment. The overall design narrative emphasizes topographical changes inspired by the work of Alexander Von Humboldt, blending luxury and sustainability to craft a seamless experience that highlights the natural beauty of Dubai.
In my role on Project Azure, I worked closely with a team of six colleagues to develop the landscape design from the concept stage, ensuring that the design intent was maintained throughout the process. I collaborated directly with the architect and marine engineers to shape the peninsula, preserving the integrity of the landscape while integrating various elements, such as the marine edge and site levels. I played a key role in developing the planting strategy and enhancing the user experience, ultimately delivering the 100% Concept stage design pack on schedule. My involvement was critical in translating the design vision into a cohesive and sustainable landscape that aligns with the high standards of this luxury development.
My work on this project:
- Site modelling
-Character area development of residential areas, Jetty restaruant and private villas
-Marine engineer coordination and level development.
-Design of hard landscaping interface with the architectre
- Landscape concept development
-Multidiciplinary coordination and clinet meetings.
- CGI rendering
Residential Garden
Residential Garden paths leading to private rentable spaces
Cantilever Pool within the residential area
75 LONDON WALL, CITY OF LONDON- 2024
Client: Dubai Holdings
Status: Planning and coordination - Ongoing
Overview:
- A retrofit of an existing 90’s era office building
- Addition of 7 levels with outdoor terraces
- A new public realm space and community facilities
Located in the heart of the City of London, the existing building serves as the foundation for a transformative landscape architecture project. The proposal introduces a new public space, named Prior’s Garden, along the building’s southern edge. This space features a series of stepped seating areas and planters, forming an outward-facing amphitheater that opens onto the newly pedestrianized Winchester Street.
The architectural enhancements include the addition of seven new upper levels, which are crowned with extensive and intensive green roofs. These roofs are complemented by outdoor terraces of varying sizes, each adorned with architectural freestanding pots, raised planters, seating elements, and mature trees set amidst lush plantings. The terraces are configured to offer panoramic 360-degree views of London.
The design principles for the new public realm are inspired by the historic Walbrook watercourse, which once flowed through the site. This element is reinterpreted as a wayfinding feature within the space. The public square incorporates interpretive art as a focal point, enriching the pedestrian experience. These elements reflect the natural form of the original river crossing through the site and are executed in hardy, robust, and contemporary materials that harmonize with the surrounding environment. This interpretive theme may be expressed through paving, planting, or a standalone piece of art.
My work on this project:
- Ground floor public realm concept and design development
- Upper terraces design development
- Urban Greening Factor calculations across 13 levels
- Client meeting and coordination with other diciplines.
- Client presentations
- CGI rendering
75 London Wall proposal
Ground Floor - Public Realm - Prior’s Garden Design Principles
Ground Floor - Public Realm - Prior’s Garden Design Principles
Design Principles
• Simplify geometry and design elements
• Strenghen spatial Character
• Address wayfinding through paving design
• Extend public realm Into Shared Surface
Ground Floor - Public Realm - Prior’s Garden Design Principles
CANADA WATER EASTERN DOCK EDGE, SURREY QUAYS- 2024
Client: Art-Invest Real Estate
Status: Planning and coordination - Ongoing
In April 2022, Andy Sturgeon Design was invited to a design competition for the Eastern dock edge and selected by the clients. During the competition stage, we presented our initial ideas to the London Borough of Southwark, with an aim to create a unique landscape and a clear narrative for the public realm,
Our team have taken inspiration from the history of the site to form a narrative that is sensitive to both the existing and historical context of the area. This part of the city has been defined by the presence of the water for centuries – most recently as a commercial dock. Change has also defined this part of London - from marshland, to dockland, to today’s masterplan vision.
We have taken these elements of water and change to develop a landscape narrative associated with wetland landforms. Wetlands, like river valleys and beaches, are a changing landscape made up of a series of complex layers that interact with each other. The character of a wetland changes with rising and lowering of water levels. These changes are sometimes transient, sometimes more permanent. Different plant communities are drawn to these varied surfaces, further altering and defining their character.
Surfaces that were once submerged become exposed and contract, causing desiccation cracks. We have used these crack formations to create a dynamic landscape language that responds to both the narrative and the architectural DNA of the area.
The result is an iconic and unique landscape sculpted out of a series of layers and zones. Much like the ground planes of the buildings, this landscape will form an extension of the public realm, folding out into the dock, a landscape that changes through time as it merges with the water.
My work on this project:
-Concept development
-Site layout development.
- Site modelling
- CGI rendering
Aerial view of Upper Promenade
Feature Wall and lower promenade walkway
Upper Promenade natural stone paving and modular raised seating planters
A1 Building
Early concept sketch for a sculpted, changing landscape
LINEAR CURVED ANGULAR
ZONE 01 - MARGINAL
ZONE 02 - RIPARIAN
ZONE 03 - ABSTRACT NATURE
ZONE 01 - MARGINAL
Much like a wetland the planting and trees will change as the ground level rises. Zone 1 will contain species closely associated with water, some being upright, others drifting across the water plane. All will bring foliage, colour, and create habitat at this lower tier.
ZONE 02 - RIPARIAN
Zone 2 will represent the transitional riparian zone often found between water and land. This landscape typology often contains highly diverse flora and fauna and is an important habitat that is becoming increasingly rare.
03 - ABSTRACT NATURE
Finally, we see Zone 3, the uppermost level, as an abstraction of nature. These areas will be physically disconnected from the water body and therefore water loving plants would not be suitable. However, it is important that the planting relates to the waterfront character. Ornamental, perennial grasses will be mixed through the species rich planting to a create reed like character along the promenade.
ZONE
Eastern Dock Edge
Proposed Amphitheatre
Upper Promenade
Level connection to the south water edge
Young Anglers and wheelchair user area
Upper Promenade
Lower Deck Lower Deck
Floating ‘angling’ pontoon
THE OTHER HOUSE RESIDENTS CLUB, BELGRAVIA
- 2023
Client: The Other House Propco 3
Status: Stage 3 - Ongoing
In April 2023, Andy Sturgeon Design have been appointed by The Other House PropCo 3 to provide a landscape design for the proposed development at the former Belgravia Police Station. The Other House is a chain of boutique London apartment hotel and members clubs. This development includes a ground floor courtyard as well as an upper level outdoor amenity terrace with a bar and restaurnat facilites.
The design of the courtyard centred around an existing TPO tree located in the middle, which provided a fantastic opportunity in terms of design elements but significant challances to achieve the desired levels which connected the elevated FFL of the building and the public realm adjacent to the site.
The proposed planting palette reflects the landscape concept and the microclimate created by the buildings. The intent with the ground floor courtyard planting is to create a lush oasis. A layered approach to planting will be achieved though a selection of a variety of species, and their contrasting attributes - both in terms of scale and form. These species will also be suitable for low light levels below the canopy of the existing tree.
Glimpses of tree ferns will be visible from the restaurant and guest rooms. These Soft Tree Ferns enjoy these protected places and will be underplanted with shade loving ground covers and ferns. The street front will incorporate a layering of evergreen perennials to provide a soft, sculptural and year-round greening to Buckingham Palace Road.
My work on this project:
- Design development from concept stage
- Winding organic ramp and railing design
-Courtyard layout development.
- Site modelling
- CGI rendering
- Meeting with the client and preparation of client presentations
Proposed Scheme
BRONZE PLANTER (SUPPLIER: RAAFT)
FEATURE LASER CUT ARBOUR WITH BRONZE-LOOK FINISH (BESPOKESUPPLIER TO BE CONFRIMED)
O POTS Ø120 (SUPPLIER: ATELIER VIERKANT)
FEATURE PAVING INLAY- COLOUR AND PRODUCT TO BE CONFIRMED (SUPPLIER: BERT AND MAY)
GOLD-LOOK FEATURE PANELLING AGAINST DARK BRONZE PLANTER
STONE PAVING IN HERRINGBONE PATTERN ZAHRA BEIGE STACKER (SUPPLIER: ALL GREEN)
Diagrams
- Sculptural, elevated walkway allows guests and visitors to experience the garden when entering the site
- Flexible, spill-out space correlates directly to food and beverage offering
- The Garden Terrace is framed by planting and overlooks the central courtyard space 4. Vegetation Strategy
- Soft approach to entrance along Buckingham Palace Road - Low planting within courtyard to keep views open when moving along the path
- Small trees are used to frame spaces and buffer private guest rooms
Typical Section A
The elevated walkway is proposed to be a lightweight structure supported by screw piles to reduce the impact on the existing tree by minimising excavation.
Indicative typical detail through elevated walkway (NTS)
surface and supporting structure
Screw pile
Balustrade
Walkway
NEWCOMBE HOUSE ,
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA - 2023
Client: The Other House Propco 3
Status: Stage 3 - Ongoing
Andy Sturgeon Design have been appointed by Beltane Asset management to provide a landscape for the proposed development at Newcombe House, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Together with my colleagues at Andy Sturgeon I have been working with Squires & Partners Architects and the rest of the consultant team to develop a brief and a high quality landscape design as a public amenity to accompany this office development and public realm.
The Newcombe House Development presents a unique opportunity to enhance the tree-lined character and overall quality of the public realm in Notting Hill Gate. By introducing new street trees and preserving the existing ones, the landscape proposal will contribute to unifying the green corridors along Bayswater Road and Holland Park Avenue. This development strategically integrates a series of external spaces designed to create inviting public open areas, benefiting both visitors to the building and the broader community, thereby reinforcing the natural and cohesive aesthetic of the area.
My work on this project:
- Design development from concept stage
- Winding organic ramp and railing design -Courtyard layout development.
- Site modelling
- CGI rendering
- Meeting with the client and preparation of client presentations
Public Realm Design Strategy
Notting Hill Gate Square Paving Design
Metal detail on both coping and cladding at periodic intervals
Metal detail on fascia only at regular intervals
A recessed metal detail within a recess on cladding only at regular intervals.
50 STRATTON STREET, MAYFAIR,
LONDON - 2023
Client: Lazard Asset Management
Status: Stage 4 - Under construction
50 Stratton Street is undergoing a comprehensive retrofit, including refurbishment and extension of an existing office building originally constructed in 2002, situated in the heart of Mayfair, adjacent to Green Park Station. This nine-story development features additional terraced upper floors are designed to reduce embodied carbon while providing enhanced outdoor spaces. These terraces, located on levels 6 through 9, include a sky lobby and rooftop terrace that promote well-being and expand green space. Raised planters extend across the entire span of the parapet, with vertical greening strategically incorporated to maximize greenery while avoiding louver walls and M&E extractions. Benches and trees are integrated into additional raised planters to further enhance the upper levels.
For this project, I oversaw the production of the Stage 4 construction detail package, working closely with the architects (Stiff + Trevillion), M&E consultants, suppliers, and other members of the production and client teams. My responsibilities included developing construction details for various hard landscaping elements on the terraces, such as pedestal paving, as well as integrating raised planters, irrigation, and drainage systems into the balustrade and parapet elements. This approach ensures that each unit can be easily removed for maintenance while prioritizing the longevity and health of the planting. The construction detail package was submitted at the end of 2023, and the project is currently under construction.
BANSTEAD PLACE, BANSTEAD SURREY-
2020
Client: Birchgrove
Planning authority: Reigate and Banstead
Status: Technical Design stage
Overview:
- 54 Extra-care apartments
- Site area: 2.23 hectares
- Grade II listed refurbishment
Birchgrove is an assisted living operator that provides accommodation and care to elderly residents who prefer to rent in retirement instead of owning property. The development provides aspirational, independent living apartments together with integrated care for elderly people in Banstead. Demolition of the existing 1980s extensions the benefits the area by securing the long-term restoration and maintenance of the historic buildings and landscaped grounds of Banstead Place. The proposal further enhances the existing heritage setting, including an on-site arboretum and orchard by restoring the landscaped gardens closer to their historic design intent. One example of this is restoring and making use of the existing ha-ha wall at north edge of the site opening up a vista over the adjacent landscaping following the demolition. The use of traditional materials such as flint and brick as well as retaining historic wallgarden features creates a visually respectful transition from historic to modern buildings. Our proposal works closely with the principles established by the extant planning permission secured by Cousins & Cousins Architects with a Colvin & Moggridge landscape strategy in January 2020.
About extra-care :
Extra-care developments provide modern assisted living units comprising of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, with a range of on-site services and communal facilities. The apartments are only available for weekly rent to people over the age of 65.
My work on this project:
- Site modelling + CGI rendering
- Adapting site plan and landscape plan for the revised design
- Site visits
ARTEM BARKHIN PORTFOLIO
BANSTEAD PLACE, SURREY
View 1: View of the new build “Garden Walk” accommodation located behind the historic 1790s, Grade II listed, Banstead Place
View 2: View of the new build “Garden Walk” accommodation from the car park
The final proposal fine-tuned the roof shape to improve building proportions and changed the articulation of flint and brickwork to reinforce the contemporary appearance of the new building whilst reflecting the utilitarian character of the historic kitchen garden.
Banstead
View 3: Looking north from the Walled Garden towards the main house
BANSTEAD PLACE
GARDEN WALK
WALLED GARDEN
LOWER MILL, EWELL SURREY- 2019 -2020
Client: Birchgrove
Planning authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Status: Completion expected early 2022
Overview:
- 53 extra-care apartments for over 55s
- Historically sensitive
- Riverside location
- Site area: 0.27 hectares
This historically sensitive site which includes an 18th-century millhouse and outhouse, sits on the bank of Hogsmill River benefiting from woodland views immediately on the opposite bank.
The scheme provides independent living for the elderly, with day-to-day care in the form of assistance and domiciliary care tailored to occupants individual needs.
The new development replaces an existing 1980s office block making the site viable for the future residents and staff who will be inhabiting the space.
To maximise the potential of the site the landscape strategy follows its prolonged shape and steep topography which dictates the footprint of the proposed buildings.
In order to enhance the riverside activity space the proposal centres around a “waving” communal decking area spanning across the length of buildings 1 and 2 which is overhanging the river bank. This improves the clear field of view along the river in both directions as well as increasing the overall surface area to be used for social interaction and leisure. In situ, raised planting beds around the deck-area seating elevate scented planting closer to the users of the cafe and the communal space.
The restored riverbank features new tree planting with water tolerant alders and marginal planting closer to the water’s edge.
My work on this project involved:
- Site modelling + CGI rendering
- Site plan and landscape plan
- Hard + Soft Landscaping plans
ARTEM BARKHIN PORTFOLIO
LOWER MILL EXTRA CARE, EWELL
Historic Mill House with the courtyard retaining a unique character. New buildings are inset behind.
View along the riverside terrace & cafe at the back of Building 2. Shade and marginal planting is proposed along the steep banks of Hogsmill River.
OUTHOUSE (Refurbished)
BUILDING 4
View of the millhouse from the opposite bank of Hogsmill River
PRIVATE GARDEN, WILLESDEN
LONDON- 2021
In 2020 I started taking private commissions. This project - a family garden at a private home in North London has impressive vista across a water reservoir. The client required a social space on a brand new, 10 x 5m timber decking platform elevating the “end of the garden” area over a steeply declining topography.
Additionally, the client wished to highlight and revitalise the planting borders with a vibrant and seasonally focussed herbaceous planting scheme, a compact and tidy raised food growing area was also required where an existing one was in need of attention.
My design solution was to start with creating a strong identity for the 2 existing areas of the garden which would in turn complement the newly built decking area.
Reworking the site levels on the central area established a distinct, flat central lawn area, encircled by the “recalibrated” planting border edges. The planting scheme utilised a previously established fruit tree and tall shrub planting to create dappled shade and background structure.
Additional features include a fire pit, glass gazebo with coffee table style seating, dining area and raised planters to protect against falling over the deck edge.
The site is currently at planting stage with hard landscaping elements completed.
View from main lawn area over the new decking platform.
ARTEM BARKHIN PORTFOLIO
PRIVATE GARDEN, WILLESDEN
x3 for the adjacent raised planter3
x1 - Briza media
x1 - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x1 - Muehlenbeckia complexa
x1 - Stipa tenuissima
x1 - Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
x1 - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
x1 - Convolvulus cneorum
x1 Hebe 'Red Edge'
x3 Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
x1 Verbena bonariensis
x1 Hebe 'Red Edge'
x3 Helichrysum italicum
x2 Pachysandra terminalis
x2 Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
x3 Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
x1 Allium cristophii
x2 Brunnera macrophylla
x2 Carex testacea
x1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x2 Phormium ‘Jester’
x3 Perovskia atriplicifolia
x2 Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'
x2 Verbena bonariensis
x1 Hebe 'Red Edge'
x1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x1 - Ilex verticillata
x3 - Spiraea japonica
x1 - Campanula portenschlagiana
x1 - Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
x4 - Helleborus argutifolius
x1 - Choisya × dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
x1 - Pachysandra terminalis
x3 - Heuchera 'Caramel'
x1 - Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'
x1 - Corydalis flexuosa ‘China Blue’
x2 - Pachysandra terminalis
x1 - Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
x3 - Carex testacea
x1Magnolia sp.
x1 - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x1 Cypress
x1 - Matteuccia struthiopteris
x1 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x1 - Corydalis flexuosa ‘China Blue’
x1 Fruit Tree
x2 - Pachysandra terminalis
x1 Clemantis sp.
x2 - Helleborus argutifolius
x1 Kniphofia 'Nobilis'
x1 Carex testacea
x1 Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
x3 - Perovskia atriplicifolia
x1 - Pennisetum alopecuroides
x1 - Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
x1 - Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
x4 Festuca glauca
x1 Acanthus Mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'
x1 Agapanthus africanus ‘Albus’
x1 Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott'
x1 Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety'
x1 Pennisetum alopecuroides
x1 Soleirolia soleirolii
x1 Juncus
x1 Fruit Tree
x2 - Dryopteris wallichiana
x1 Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'
x1 - Acanthus mollis
x3 - Nepeta mussinii
x1 - Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant)
x2 - Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'
x1 - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x4 - Liriope muscari
x2 Spiraea japonica
x2 - Helichrysum italicum
x1 - Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’
x1 - Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
x2 - Liriope muscari
x1 Verbena bonariensis
x1 - Briza media
x1 - Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
x3 for the adjacent raised planter3
x1 - Muehlenbeckia complexa
x1 - Phormium ‘Jester’
x1 - Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
x1 - Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
x1 - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
x4 - Brachyglottis Senecio 'Sunshine' (hedge)0.8m high
x1 - Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’
x3 Eremurus Cleopatra
x3-Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
x6 - Alchemilla mollis
x4 Helleborus argutifolius
x3 Bergenia cordifolia
x1 - Acer griseum
x3 - Heuchera 'Caramel'
x2 - Verbena bonariensis
x2 - Hebe 'Red Edge'
x2 - Spiraea japonica
x2 Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
x5- Carex testacea
x1-Allium cristophii
x1 - Hebe 'Sparkling Sapphire'
x2 Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
x2 - Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
x1 - Eremurus × isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
x2 - Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
x2 - Verbena bonariensis
x3 Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
x3 Heuchera'Caramel'
x1 - Pachysandra terminalis
x1 - Epimedium grandiflorum
x1 Hebe 'Mrs Winder'
x3 - Spiraea japonica
x4 - Festuca gautieri
x3 -Helleborus argutifolius
x3 - Tropaeolum majus
x5 - Salix integra 'Flamingo' (hedge) 0.8m high
x1 - Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
x2 - Eremurus Cleopatra
x1 Hebe 'Mrs Winder'
x1 - Rhododendron
x1 - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
x3 Athyrium filix-femina
x1 Mahonia x media 'Charity'
x3 - Heuchera 'Caramel'
x1 - Photinia × fraseri
x1 - Pachysandra terminalis
x1 - Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
x2 - Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
x1 - Laurus nobilis
x2 Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
x2 - Cornus sanguinea
x2 - Brunnera macrophylla
x1 - Pachysandra terminalis
x1 Buxus sempervirens
x3 Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'
x1 - Brunnera macrophylla
x1 - Miscanthus zebrinus
x1 - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'
x1 - Helleborus ‘Garden Red’
x1 - Muehlenbeckia complexa
x1 - Miscanthus zebrinus
x1 - Campanula portenschlagiana
x1 -Trachelospermum jasminoides (neighbour's)
x2 for the adjacent raised planter
x2 - Tropaeolum majus
x3 - Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'
NOTES:
-Do not scale from this drawing.
-Check all measurements on site.
-Report all errors and omissions to the designer immediately.
-Existing plants are labeled in Blue.
-Existing plants to be pruned before planting work commences.
-Drawing to be read in conjunction with planting schedule
EXISTING PLANT SPECIMEN
PROPOSED PLANT SPECIES
x1 - Buddleja davidii
x3 - Hakonechloa macra
1x Prunus lusitanica
x1 Alchemilla mollis
x3 - Alchemilla mollis
x2 - Lobularia maritima
x1-Mahonia eurybracteata
x1 - Ribes uva crispa (gooseberry)
Hard landscaping completed. Existing planing awaiting maintenance in preparation for new planting.
PRIVATE GARDEN, CROUCH END
LONDON- 2021
Another of my private clients is a couple in their early 30s, who recently purchased a terraced house and are in the process of building a modern extension as well as a full renovation of the property.
The brief was to create a contemporary gravel garden within the newly formed square courtyard formed by the glazed and black timber clad extension. The courtyard includes a light-well with access out from the master bedroom.
The clients were very meticulous about the brief and the potential design options they wanted to explore. The design process of the potential stepping stone options involved a variety of patterns with alternating sizes and orientations.
The client required a design for a stepped access from the light-well directly into the garden as well as proposals for introducing more planting into the light-well with hanging and standing planters. I proposed a series of compact hanging planters under the single stringer stairs to create additional planting space with Muehlenbeckia complexa poking through the step gaps. A free-standing multi-faceted, corten steel planter will house an Acer shirasawanum in order to contrast the brick facade of the main house and light up the space as it grows out of the lightwell corner.
