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INTRODUCTION

IT’S THE BALI AWARDS….

BUT NOT QUITE AS WE KNOW IT! These are unprecedented times but not even the COVID-19 pandemic could stop the UK landscape industry’s premier Awards ceremony from going ahead in 2020, albeit ‘virtually’. The 44th BALI National Landscape Awards, in association with headline sponsor Green-tech, has given members of the British Association of Landscape Industries – the UK’s leading trade body for landscape professionals – the recognition they so richly deserve for delivering outstanding professional excellence, even when faced with the most challenging of situations.

It is quite astonishing that neither the scope nor the quality of the schemes entered this year has been diminished by the challenges presented by lockdown and an utterly changed working environment. BALI members just got on with the job and saw no reason to compromise on excellence. We can all be enormously proud of what this year’s winners have achieved across the UK and internationally. They have proved, once again, that Registered Contractors and Designers set the bar for design, construction and maintenance, using innovative and high quality products and services that our Registered Affiliates continue to supply despite production and social distancing challenges.

If this pandemic and lockdowns have shown the wider public anything, it is the value and importance of our precious green spaces to their individual and collective wellbeing.

As an industry we already knew this but never before have we had such a receptive audience. Confined to their own homes during lockdown, people were grateful to escape to the outdoors for their permitted daily exercise. Those lucky enough to have gardens spent more time in them; those living in flats explored their local parks and communal green spaces; and when garden shows were cancelled and gardens that would normally be open to the public were closed, people realised just how much they missed these treasured resources.

They say it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good and that certainly seems the case for BALI Contractors, Designers and

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Affiliates who find themselves busier than ever during this time of COVID-19. The schemes in this year’s awards, from the smallest of urban gardens created from recycled and reclaimed materials, to children’s adventure playgrounds where they are challenged to explore and learn to deal with risk, all illustrate the value of outdoor space and of using professionals to create and maintain it. Working collaboratively with each other and with their clients and suppliers is the hallmark of BALI members and never has their professionalism been more important as clients place trust in them to deliver the highest quality projects safely.

Although this year’s awards ceremony has had to take another form, it has still brought us together for a wonderful celebration of the very best our industry has to offer and we thank Chairman of the Adjudication Panel, John Melmoe, and his fellow judges for their incredible dedication over several difficult months.

The support they have received from the awards team at Landscape House has enabled them to visit all the UK design and build schemes and speak to clients, designers and contractors. Each and every one of the large number of international entries this year was also carefully reviewed by the Adjudication Panel, who met, socially distanced, at the end of August to make their final decisions. The judging process is, without doubt, a mammoth undertaking and we are enormously grateful to everyone involved.

will undoubtedly go down in the annals of history for being the most challenging to pull off. The Adjudication Panel, supported by determined BALI staff, were adamant that the COVID issues would not undermine the integrity of the inspection and judging process. The entrants in all categories deserved this commitment, which has been delivered with gusto and enthusiasm.

We were once again delighted to see members totally focused on submitting flawless projects, highlighting significant contributions from their staff. For the first time in the Awards’ history a number of schemes could not be separated on the merits of workmanship and quality alone, with the panel having to revert to the details in the entrants’ technical submissions to determine the ultimate winners.”

Finally, the annual awards ceremony would not take place without the financial support of our headline sponsor Green-tech and our other industry sponsors listed on page 7 of this brochure. We thank them all for their invaluable support, particularly in this unprecedented year when their trust in our decision to deliver an online ceremony was so crucial, and look forward to the time when we can once again come together in person to celebrate BALI members’ success.

Best wishes, Emily Feeney

Commenting on this year’s Awards, John Melmoe said: “The 2020 BALI Awards

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ADJUDICATORS

JOHN MELMOE FORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MULTI AWARD WINNING WILLERBY LANDSCAPES, CONTRACTORS FOR PHASES 1&2 CANARY WHARF, OLYMPIC PARK AND SOFT LANDSCAPE WORKS AT KINGS CROSS REGENERATION PROJECT John attended Merrist Wood Horticultural College in 1976 to study Landscape Management before joining Comtec (UK) in the role of Contracts Manager. Promoted within the company to oversee Erosion Control projects on an international basis, operating in Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Singapore & Malaysia.

In 1984 he was recruited to assist former colleagues in the establishment of a landscape contracting company trading as Willerby Landscapes. Under his stewardship Willerby’s have achieved an unprecedented six BALI Grand Awards and numerous Principal Awards.

John took early retirement in March 2017. He continues to actively mentor contractors and suppliers associated with the landscape industry. In 2019 John assumed the role of Chair of the Adjudication Panel.

Garden Design Jason has been working in the industry for over 30 years. A former director of Notcutts Landscapes he has a wide knowledge of both design and construction, he became a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers in 1994, serving on its Council for 2 years; Jason was also Chairman of the Association of Professional Landscapers MICK CALLAHAN for 10 years and CEO for FORMER MANAGING 2 years. Jason has won DIRECTOR, LINDEN numerous awards throughout LANDSCAPES his career to date including Mick has degrees in RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court, Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture. He also Gardeners World, APL Awards studied landscape construction and Principal BALI Awards.

Jason Lock now works as at Merrist Wood College in the an independent Landscape 1980s. He has had a lifelong Consultant. interest and engagement in nature conservation and the environment, as well as experience in training people with disabilities in the landscape industry. Also a former member of the Landscape Training Group and a judge for Tunbridge Wells in Bloom.

With over 30 years’ experience he has worked for several large companies before setting up Linden Landscapes. Winning many awards in that time, in 2016 Mick visited GaLaBau in Nuremberg where Linden Landscapes was awarded the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA) International Trend Award ‘Building with Green’.

JASON LOCK INDEPENDANT LANSCAPE CONSULTANT Having worked for Bowles & Wyer and formerly Director and Owner of Deakinlock

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RICHARD BARNARD RHS SHOW JUDGE OF LONG STANDING, RECIPIENT OF THE RHS ASSOCIATE OF HONOUR ACCOLADE IN 2011 AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HILLIER LANDSCAPES. Richard’s career in landscaping spans more than 50 years.

Within this time Hillier’s have won multiple BALI Principal Awards and the Grand Award in 2007. For the past 26 years Richard has been an RHS show garden judge and member of the Show Gardens Committee.

in the 90’s and is a former Board member of the HTA.

ROBIN TEMPLAR WILLIAMS AWARD WINNING INTERNATIONAL GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL OF GARDEN DESIGN SCHOOL Robin’s career in landscaping began in 1979 and after gaining many years’ practical experience building and planting gardens he progressed into design.

As managing director of Wiltshire-based landscape design practice Robin Williams & Associates, he specialises in private gardens and landscapes, both in the UK and internationally.

The recipient of numerous awards including RHS Gold medals. Robin is director and principal lecturer at Garden Design School based at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. He is a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers, a BALI Registered Designer and former BALI Board Director, and a certified member and Fellow of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (USA). He has been on the BALI Awards Adjudication Panel since 2005.

As an ardent show garden contractor at RHS shows, fourteen gold medals and four best in show have been won. In 2015 he celebrated 50 continuous years at Chelsea Flower Show either as exhibitor or Judge. Richard was a Governor of Pershore College

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ANDREW LEGG BALI VETTING OFFICER, FORMER SENIOR LECTURER AND FORMER PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT Andrew began his landscaping career as an apprentice with Liverpool Corporation before studying at Flintshire College of Horticulture and joining Gavin Jones. He ran his own landscape business for a number of years and then became Contracts Manager at Liverpool and Stoke Garden Festivals. He eventually took on the role of Director of Horticulture for the 1990 National Garden Festival at Gateshead. He joined Sport & Landscape Development (SLD) as senior consultant, during which time he was part of a multi-million pound project at Canary Wharf. Following a period as Senior Lecturer in Landscape Studies at the Welsh College of Horticulture, Andrew returned to SLD as Principal Consultant for ten years before retiring. He was Regional Chairman for BALI North West and now carries out vetting for BALI in the South West region.

STEVE ROBERTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, LECTURER, CONSULTANT AND AUTHOR ON FLOWERS AND DESIGN

Steve trained in geography and geology, taking a postgraduate landscape course at Edinburgh.

As a Landscape Architect he worked for various local government authorities before joining the Welsh College of Horticulture in 1979 as a lecturer, rising to Marketing Director. During his tenure he developed the three-year national diploma course in interior landscaping. Winning Gold medals at Liverpool and Stoke Garden Festivals, in 1999 he established an event and design company, winning Gold and Best in Show at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2000, 2004 and 2006.

NICK COSLETT CONSULTANT, PAST BALI NATIONAL CHAIRMAN AND CURRENT TRUSTEE OF THE BALI CHALK FUND For many, Nick is known for his successful Soft Landscape Workshops. Having retired to practise as a Consultant, Nick is also a GoLandscape Ambassador and BALI Chalk Trustee.

Though initially trained as a Landscape Architect he worked as a Landscape Manager in Local Authorities from Liverpool to Stevenage and finally as the Parks Manager at Canterbury. He then brought his customer experience to two Kent nurseries Coblands and for the last 15 years at Palmstead Nurseries.

He has been the Chair for the BALI South Thames region on three occasions and on the committee for 20+ years.

He also held the National

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Chairman’s role and was a BALI Awards judge for close to 5 years up to 2005. He’s passionate about plants, landscaping and industry collaboration.

MADGE MOORE FORMER DIRECTOR FOR ENGLAND WITHIN LANTRA Madge is currently the chair of Yorkshire’s Food, Farming and Rural Network. The Network acts on behalf of businesses, rural support agencies and trade bodies in Yorkshire to raise issues and concerns to central government. Formerly a National Director for Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the land based sector, Madge was responsible for developing close working relations between the Sector Skills Council, employers and a wide range of government departments, agencies and learning providers.

PETER JENNINS OBE PAST BALI NATIONAL CHAIRMAN AND CURRENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BALI CHALK FUND Peter has held many posts, both regionally and nationally, within BALI, including being National Chairman in 1978-79. Since retiring from business he has

also served as an Independent Dispute Adjudicator and a BALI Vetting Officer. He is currently Chairman of BALI’s training and education charity, the Geoffrey Chalk Memorial Award Fund, otherwise known as the BALI Chalk Fund. He was awarded an OBE ‘for services to charity and to the landscape industry in the North West’ in the Queen’s 2012 Jubilee Birthday Honours List.

TANYA MEAH CONSULTANT, PEOPLE DIRECTOR OF GROUND CONTROL Tanya joined Ground Control as People Director in October 2016. Tanya brings 25 years of experience leading people agendas that help businesses compete and achieve sustainable growth. She has held Executive HR positions across multiple industries including exterior maintenance & landscape, retail, logistics and hospitality. Tanya has led human resources teams internationally as well as in the UK, for people centric, blue-chip and entrepreneurial businesses such as Boots the Chemist, Marriott, Space.NK, Planet Organic and Armani.

Passionate about achieving business excellence through equality, diversity and inclusion and putting people at the centre of everything we do, Tanya is actively involved in championing opportunity for all, working with Women of the Future, Disability Confident, British Forces Resettlement Services, Business in the Community, the Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry.

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Winners and Sponsors

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Hard Landscaping Construction (NonDomestic) - Over £500k

Design Excellence Award Overall Scheme Under £50k

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Design Excellence Award Overall Scheme Over £100k

Community and Schools Development

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Grand Award Winner

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Domestic Garden Construction - Under 30k

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Domestic Garden Construction - Between £30k - £60k

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Domestic Garden Construction - Between £60k - £100k

Grounds Maintenance (To Include Green Roof Maintenance) - Limited Public Access

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Grounds Maintenance (To Include Green Roof Maintenance) - Private

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Registered Designer & Registered Contractor Joint Submission

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Interior Landscape Maintenance Only

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Domestic Garden Construction - Over £250k

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International Award International Members Only

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International Award - UK Based Members Only

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Affiliate Exceptional Service Award

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Employer Excellence Award - Turnover Over £2.5m

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Domestic Garden Construction - Between £100k - £250k

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Best Newcomer To BALI

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Best First Time Entrant

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Roof Gardens/Living Wall Installations - Residential Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping - Under £250k

Best Design & Build

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Best Use of Recycled & Reclaimed Materials

Roof Gardens/Living Wall Installations - Commercial Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping - Under £500k

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WINNERS AND SPONSORS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S AWARD WINNERS Adam White MBALI

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NAO Landscapes

Atelier DYJG

DDON Planning and Design Inc.

J. Palmer (Landscapes)

Oak View Landscapes

Jilayne Rickards MBALI

PWP Landscape Design

Beijing Institute of Landscape and Traditional Architectural Design and Research Co.

Donovan Landscapes

John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance)

Rich Green Gardens

Ecoland Planning and Design Corp.

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Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Urban Planning and Design Institute

Frosts Landscape Construction

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Shenzhen AUBE Architectural Engineering Design Co. (China)

Axholme Landscapes

Belt Collins International (HK) Blakedown Landscapes (SE) BlueFish Landscaping Contractors Bowles & Wyer Bridgman and Bridgman CED Stone Group

DRH Landscapes

Landscape Associates

Rosemary Coldstream MBALI

Langlea Garden Design & Construction

Skidmores of Hertford

Garden Club London Gerald Davies

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Talbot Farm Landscapes

Graduate Gardeners

LDC

The Garden Builders

Green Acorn Landscape Design and Construction

Leicestershire Garden Design Company

The Garden Company

Ground Control

Lynne Marcus MBALI

HG Landscapes

Wright Landscapes

Maylim

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PWP LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN YORKSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor PWP Landscape Design Suppliers David Harber, GH Brooks, Lindum Turf, Marshalls, Riverside Topsoil

The garden of this impressive new-build property has been designed with a strong axis and layout, providing amazing views from the house and taking full advantage of the countryside views beyond. The front garden and driveway set the tone but it is the rear garden that thrills. Its terrace with steps down to an extensive formal lawn bordered by hedging and boxed hornbeams, sunken patio with sculpture, pergola and secret garden all combine to deliver understated grandeur.

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This striking and beautiful garden embodies the qualities to which every landscaping professional should aspire and is a text book example of landscaping perfection. From the contractor’s interaction with the client, interpretation of the brief, development of the design, planning of the construction, sourcing of materials and planting stock, coordination of deliveries, management of the site, craftsmanship and horticultural expertise, to the aftercare advice and support, every element demonstrates a total commitment to excellence and great pride taken in handing over a scheme that has delighted the client. The contractor has gone from strength to strength with its BALI Award entries over the years and thoroughly deserves to receive this year’s Grand Award.

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GREEN ACORN LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WIGAN THREE TIER 2020

Client Paul Levick Architect/ Designer/Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor Green Acorn Landscape Design and Construction Suppliers Cheshire Sandstone, Grass Factory, Grassland Nurseries

The unusual shape of this garden space lends itself to an innovative solution and the contractor has successfully created a garden that maximises the space and extends the outdoor living area. A three tier approach gives each level its own identity: the lower level adjacent to the house provides space for outdoor dining and entertaining; the middle level is ideal for relaxing in the sunshine; and the upper level allows for relaxation in a more sheltered space. This layout also enables the clients to see the entire scheme from their kitchen window. The materials chosen for the garden are in keeping with the property’s brick construction, creating a uniform feel throughout. The bespoke red cedar fencing around the garden perimeter enhances the feeling of space whilst a feature wall, warm lighting, pergola and water feature add detail and character and create a relaxed ambience.

Contemporary planting, consisting of box balls and spirals, and colourful perennials and grasses complete the stylish scheme, with a Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan palm) providing the wow factor.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This is an exquisite scheme that has fully met the client’s exacting brief, transforming a small and awkward garden into a delightful space for outdoor living.

All detailing is absolutely superb with meticulously laid paving and precise cutting in. It represents fantastic value for money and is, quite simply, faultless.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - UNDER 30K

RICH GREEN GARDENS AN URBAN RETREAT - BERKSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor Rich Green Gardens Suppliers Grant & Stone, Royale Stones, The Timber Merchants, Wargrave Nursery, World of Water

This narrow yet charming garden of a midterrace property is a sanctuary from the stresses of urban life. Serving the needs of a family of four with dogs it boasts a themed garden shelter influenced by the Middle East and constructed with materials re-purposed from the original garden, softwood decking and porcelain-paved seating/entertaining area. The lush planting scheme throughout adds to the exotic feel and is extremely low maintenance, as is the artificial lawn, which was chosen to provide the most appropriate surface to cope with the client’s pets.

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We’re delighted to congratulate our clients, and fellow BALI members, on their success in this year’s BALI National Landscape Awards.

Bowles & Wyer Ltd- Central London Roof Garden (pictured top left) Winner - Residential Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping - Under £250k

Maylim- Greenford Quay (pictured bottom left) Winner - Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) - Over £500k Garden Club London - Millennium Drive (pictured bottom right) Winner - Residential Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping - Under £250k

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PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER

DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £30K - £60K

BLUEFISH LANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS THE SOUTH COURTYARD 2020

Designer Nettles & Petals Design Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor BlueFish Landscaping Contractors Suppliers Chambers Recycled Aggregates, Chelmer Valley Brick Co, Conserv, FTH Hire Group, Lateral Design Studio

The client brief for this small but sensitive project was to build a new entrance courtyard and provide a more attractive and defined access route to the main house. Formerly, visitors unfamiliar with the property would find it difficult to locate the main entrance as the front door was largely obscured from the access road. The new scheme, utilising beautiful brick and cobble work, has enhanced the appearance of the property overall and provided a much more open, inviting and welcoming approach to the front door.

The design has retained and enhanced the magnolia trees to either side of the entrance gate and lavender now spills over and softens the new walls as visitors approach the farmhouse.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Although a relatively small project, the new path, retaining walls and planting leading to the front door of this beautifully restored 16th century farmhouse have been constructed by first class craftsmen to an extraordinarily high standard. The cobble and brickwork is exquisite and is further enhanced by the lovely planting scheme.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £30K - £60K

LANGLEA GARDEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CURVILINEAR 2020

Architect/Designer/Main Contractor Langlea Garden Design & Construction Suppliers Chandlers Building Supplies, Evergreen Exterior, Natural Stone and Timber, Roundwood of Mayfield, Stamco

The design of this terrace unites the property beautifully with its picturesque surroundings. Its flowing, organic shape embraces both the stepped configuration of the house and the wider natural landscape and is a seemingly effortless extension of the client’s living and entertaining space. A bespoke oak pergola features retractable awnings that offer occasional respite from the sun, essential given the west facing exposed aspect. A cooking station emulating a rock shape is clad with travertine, each individual piece skilfully cut to the angular design. The planting style is naturalistic to suit the rural setting whilst featuring yearround interest to ensure the atmosphere is not lost in winter.

HG LANDSCAPES PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN TWICKENHAM 2020

Designer Claire Mee Garden Design Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor HG Landscapes Suppliers Elmwood Fencing, Fulham Timber, Garden Trellis Company, London Lawn Turf Company, London Reclaimed Brick Merchants

Located adjacent to a communal garden, this lovely Victorian property now also benefits from a rear garden that extends visually into the greenspace beyond. A small ellipse-shaped lawn is surrounded by largely reclaimed Yorkstone paving, which includes a lovely seating area for outdoor entertaining. The oak sleeper raised beds were constructed on site, as was the bespoke trellis work. Existing shrubs and climbers have been retained and give a sense of maturity whilst the new planting establishes. A carefully designed oak gate gives stolen glimpses of the larger communal garden beyond in this beautiful scheme.

GARDEN CLUB LONDON PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN LONDON 2020

Architect/Designer/Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor Garden Club London Supplier Sunken Trampoline Co.

Following major renovations to this Victorian townhouse, the clients wanted to create a cosy green oasis with textural detail as an extension of their open-plan kitchen. Pleached trees and palms provide both privacy from neighbouring houses and a pleasing backdrop to the new interior space, with clay brick pavers and an iroko bench allowing entertaining to flow outside whilst also providing textural detail through the large sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Recycled Yorkstone paving and a covering of Soleirolia provide gentle aesthetic coverage of the in-ground trampoline for the younger household members. Attention to detail ensures interfaces of materials and plants meet and flow to complement the adjacent living space.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £30K - £60K

LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN EAST DULWICH 2020

Designer Tom Massey Landscape & Garden Design Main Contractor Landscape Associates Supplier Specialist Precast Products

The Tom Massey design for this courtyard garden, which is enclosed on three sides by the house, uses precast concrete slabs for paving and pathways and large precast blocks for creating steps and walling to give an industrial feel that is entirely in keeping with the aesthetics of the building. Areas of gravel gardens, trees and lush planting soften the look. Works also included irrigation and garden lighting.

GRADUATE GARDENERS PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN CHELTENHAM 2020

Designer/Main Contractor Graduate Gardeners Suppliers Barcham Trees, County Building Supplies, Mandarin Stone, Viridis

The central section of this steeply sloping garden has been transformed by the contractor to reflect the client’s desire for a more formal design. A beautifully constructed reflective pool spans the width of the garden with ‘floating’ stepping stones continuing as a path through the formal lawn.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £60K - £100K

SMART LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN BRISTOL 2020

Architect/ Designer/Main Contractor Smart Landscape Design Suppliers Adezz, Chew Valley Trees, Hartwell & Co Timber, Mandarin Stone, Taurus Fabrications

The outline brief for this 300m2 garden was to create an interesting contemporary garden with plenty of trees, some trickling water and the feeling of being in a woodland glade.

Elements include a series of weathered steel retained borders, porcelain paving and steps, a timber and aluminium pergola, a 2m dish water feature, and a new lawn and planting, including a copse of birch trees and various smaller trees throughout. Restricted access for plant and materials provided a major challenge, as did appalling weather throughout the construction period but the resulting scheme has transformed the space to meet the client brief.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The attention to detail throughout this charming scheme has clearly delighted the clients. The timber and aluminium zigzag pergola, water feature and extensive hard landscaping are finished to an exceptionally high standard, with the fall across the steps expertly continued in the construction and placing of the Corten steel raised planters.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £60K - £100K

BOWLES & WYER TINY GARDEN IN LONDON 2020

Architect/Designer/Main Contractor Bowles & Wyer Suppliers Atelier Vierkant, BHGS, Deepdale Trees, Europlants UK, Portsmouth Fibre Glass Centre

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The rear garden, roof terraces and front garden of this property have been transformed to create a minimalist contemplative space. There are bespoke containers with evergreen and seasonal colour on the terraces, whilst the front garden centrepiece is one enormous container planted with an equally large Acer palmatum. The rear garden needed substantial work, including the removal of retaining walls, deck and gravel, to create a largely planted garden that required new soils to support the dense planting scheme of Magnolia grandiflora and 35m2 of Pachysandra terminalis, which covers the garden floor.

GRADUATE GARDENERS PRIVATE GARDEN, EWEN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor Graduate Gardeners Suppliers County Building Supplies, Landscapeplus, Viridis

The brief for this scheme was to create a design that linked the new house extension with the garden and swimming pool, which sits at an awkward angle to the house. Extensive paving around the pool and to the rear of the house and extension is broken up by millboard decking in the seating area, the colour of which complements that of the extension. A rendered retaining wall maximises the space and contrasts with the surrounding Cotswold stone walls. A central planted border creates colour and interest within the space and draws the eye away from the pool – a key requirement of the brief.

GRADUATE GARDENERS PRIVATE GARDEN, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor Graduate Gardeners Suppliers County Building Supplies, Landscapeplus, Senior Steel, Viridis

Following the property’s redevelopment and the completion of some landscaping works, the clients wanted a large Leylandii boundary hedge removed and the terrace area re-modelled. A large, slatted cedar fence has been installed to create screening from the neighbouring property and a well-engineered cantilevered pergola constructed to blend seamlessly with the cedar fencing and provide some shade over the main seating and entertaining area. The powder coated finish to the steel is in the same colour as used on the house and the millboard terrace decking, helping to link and anchor the main focal point of the design.

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This process involves our working closely with landscape architects, landscape contracters, greenery managers and garden designers, enabling us jointly to complete the most successful greenery projects, and that is a source of great pride for us!

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PWP LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN YORKSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor PWP Landscape Design Suppliers David Harber, GH Brooks, Lindum Turf, Marshalls, Riverside Topsoil

The client’s brief for the garden of this impressive new-build property was to create a striking formal garden with a strong axis and layout, giving an amazing outlook from the house with colour and year-round interest and taking full advantage of the wonderful countryside views beyond. The property is located on a narrow country lane, which necessitated all landscaping materials for the rear garden, including aggregates, soil, turf, porcelain paving, steels and plant stock, to be craned over the house whilst it was still under construction. The front garden and driveway make an impressive entrance to the property.

To the rear, steps lead from the main terrace of the house down to an extensive formal lawn, which is bordered by box, yew and Portuguese laurel hedging with boxed hornbeams bordering the paths on either side. A contemporary steel pergola provides a partially shaded seating area halfway down and to one side of the lawn, beyond which is a secret garden. At the end of the garden, formal beds planted with alliums provide a stunning setting for the central sunken walled patio containing a David Harber ‘Filium’ sculpture. Finally, four fastigiate oaks frame the countryside beyond.

Beautiful lighting brings the garden to life at night, highlighting the trees, the sculpture and other features.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Despite unbelievably challenging logistics and having to build this garden whilst the new-build house was under construction, this contractor has demonstrated superb workmanship across every aspect of the scheme. Precision cutting of the hard elements and expert selection and planting of quality stock has resulted in faultless landscaping perfection and an ecstatic client.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - BETWEEN £100K - £250K

THE GARDEN COMPANY PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor The Garden Company Suppliers Coles Nurseries, Orchard Dean Nurseries, Rand and Asquith

The front and rear gardens of this Edwardian property lacked impact and coherence and were in need of a design that would, first and foremost, create structure in the immediate areas around the house more in keeping with its period and then blend this into a more organic and naturalistic landscape further from the property. Working closely with the property’s owners to interpret their vision the contractor created a place of enduring meaning and value through significant commitment to quality and attention to detail.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - OVER ÂŁ250K

LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN ESHER, SURREY 2020

Designer HMW Studio Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor Landscape Associates Suppliers Deepdale Trees, Johnsons Wellfield

Working with designer Henrietta Wicks, the contractor carried out all hard and soft landscaping to the front and rear gardens of this traditionally-styled modern property, including the construction of a new swimming pool, the installation of a hot tub and the renovation of the pool house. The hard landscaping and construction elements included all excavations and earthworks; the construction of decking areas, retaining walls, steps and terraces; and laying the natural stone paving and resin bound gravel. All trees, shrubs, topiaries and herbaceous plants were supplied and planted by the contractor. The installation of a new gas supply, all drainage requirements and the lighting and irrigation also formed part of this major project.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Very high quality workmanship and excellent attention to detail across both hard and soft elements have been demonstrated in this extensive front and rear garden scheme. As the project progressed, the contractor adapted to changing circumstances, taking on the construction of the swimming pool and upgrade of the pool house.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - OVER ÂŁ250K

DONOVAN LANDSCAPES PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN EAST SUSSEX 2020

Architect/Designer Marian Boswall Landscape Architects Main Contractor Donovan Landscapes Suppliers Chandlers Building Supplies, Johnsons Wellfield, Lambs Philpots Quarry

This new build classical property sits in a beautiful private valley on a steep south-facing slope, surrounded by trees, and with its own natural spring-fed stream. A series of formal garden spaces have been created to provide areas of intimacy and shelter for family gatherings and quiet moments, and space for celebrating the wonderful views. The indigenous sandstone has been used to create walls and to fill retaining gabions on the slope. Rainwater is harvested with a dipping pond and run-off into a new tiered pond, whilst ground source heat pumps heat the new house from the adjoining meadow.

THE GARDEN BUILDERS PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN PETWORTH, WEST SUSSEX 2020

Designer Lynne Marcus Garden Design Main Contractor The Garden Builders Suppliers Breedon Specialist Aggregates, Horsham Stone and Reclamation, Wildflower Turf

The complete re-design of this beautiful traditional Sussex garden by Lynne Marcus MBALI has been successfully implemented to open up hidden, far reaching views of the South Downs. Formerly disjointed garden spaces and buildings have been brought together by winding paths to create an harmonious, flowing space that leads gently down to the swimming pool. The blending of new and existing materials to create paths, walls and paving, and the newlyconstructed central rill, has been beautifully managed, giving the scheme an entirely established feel. The planting scheme, which combines newlyplanted low-maintenance species with areas of retained mature plants, is entirely appropriate to the setting.

LDC PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN GUILDFORD, SURREY 2020

Architect/Main Contractor LDC Designer/Maintenance Contractor Studio Log Suppliers Johnsons of Whixley, Johnsons Wellfield, MCM, Ready Hedge, Syreford Quarries and Masonary

The landscape design for this new-build house required significant earthworks and a large retaining wall to shape the new levels for the rear garden. A large patio forms the main outdoor living space adjacent to the house with uninterrupted views of the Surrey Hills. An impressive set of floating steps, with prairie style herbaceous planting to either side, leads down to the formal lawn, which is bordered by pleached hornbeam and yew hedging. The existing tennis court is largely hidden from view on the lower tier. Evergreen and lowmaintenance planting is used to the front of the house and in more shaded areas.

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DOMESTIC GARDEN CONSTRUCTION - OVER ÂŁ250K

WRIGHT LANDSCAPES PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN CHESHIRE 2020

Designer Barnes Walker Main Contractor DS Building Projects Maintenance Contractor Wright Landscapes Suppliers Hardscape, Johnsons of Whixley, MKM, Specimen Trees

This large new-build country house stands in extensive gardens, which have been landscaped to create a fitting setting for the property. The contractor carried out all tree planting, hedging, paving of the areas surrounding and adjacent to the property, the installation of steps and walls, and the construction of a new driveway. A fullyautomatic irrigation system was also installed.

Additional to the initial contract, the contractor installed a Japanese-style garden to the rear of the property, which required the careful and precise arrangement of large boulders to achieve the desired effect.

THE GARDEN COMPANY PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN SARRATT, HERTFORDSHIRE 2020

Architect/Designer/Main Contractor The Garden Company Suppliers James Coles & Sons (Nurseries), Orchard Dean Nurseries, Rand and Asquith, Ternex

The design for the main terrace, pool area, and north garden with drive and parking area of this impressive Grade II Listed property is

by James Scott MBALI and forms part of an ongoing project to reimagine and landscape the extensive grounds. Existing Yorkstone paving and Portland stone steps have been re-used for this phase of the project, which combines existing and new materials for paved areas and pathways. Corten steel planters add a stylish and contemporary feel in this exquisitely planted scheme, which employs a broad, colourful plant palette of species that are entirely appropriate to the age, style and aspect of the property.

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LANDFORM CONSULTANTS COTTONMILL SPA 2020

Designer Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Main Contractor Landform Consultants

This exclusive membership spa is attached to a well-established, privately owned hotel.

The brand new spa and treatment building, together with its completely new garden, is aimed at the top end of the spa market.

Although relatively compact, the garden, which was designed by Ann-Marie Powell, features private day beds, two hot tubs and an indoor/ outdoor swimming pool, as well as relaxation areas and a gas fire-pit. Precise and detailed hard landscape construction is clearly evident around the existing protected trees, in the water features and in the intricate porcelain paving, creating an intimate, secluded and calming space. The contractor carried out all aspects of the hard and soft landscaping, including the installation of complex irrigation and lighting systems. Working to tight deadlines and balancing the logistics of car park resurfacing works during the programme, this was a challenging project, both technically and logistically.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This complex project required the contractor’s expert coordination of multiple trades and specialists to deliver what is an absolutely beautiful scheme.

Phenomenal attention to detail across all trades has resulted in a very high quality finish, in keeping with the required ambience of this luxury country hotel and spa.

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HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION (NON-DOMESTIC) - UNDER ÂŁ500K

NAO LANDSCAPES TWELVE TREES PARK MARKETING SUITE 2020

Client Berkeley Homes Architect Murdoch Wickham Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor NAO Landscapes Suppliers CED Stone Group, Hardscape, Robin Tacchi Plants, Soils and Stone, Urban Street Designs

The contractor was commissioned to build a formal, impactful and high quality hard landscape scheme, designed by landscape architects Murdoch Wickham, as part of the marketing suite for this large scale Berkeley Homes development in West Ham, London. Twelve Trees Park will offer 3,800 homes, built around 12 acres of landscaped green space. The contractor installed all aspects including paving, raised planters, fencing and lighting and constructed a resin bound car park to the rear of the suite. Crisp, quality workmanship was essential on this project in order to convey the quality of the overall development.

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LESSINGTON CAR PARK - CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL 2020

Client Charterhouse School Architect LUC Main Contractor Blakedown Landscapes (SE) Maintenance Contractor Charterhouse School

The project to construct this new car park with car charging points, covered cycle storage area and lighting in the impressive grounds of Charterhouse public school had to be achieved within several constraints. A 90mm gas main running through the centre of the site and mature trees to the north required careful planning and hand digging to large sections of the works. A sustainable drainage system was installed, featuring porous parking bays with attenuation, softened with trees and hedging. A large pit in the centre of the car park was excavated and the trees planted in a crate system giving them sufficient room to grow over time.

IDVERDE THE AVENUE CEMETERY, SALISBURY 2020

Client Salisbury District Council Architect Indigo Landscape Architects Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor idverde Suppliers Aggregate Industries UK, Hopkins Concrete, Jewson, Marshalls, Selwood

The Avenue Cemetery is the first to be created in Salisbury for 160 years. Constructed in a 6-acre greenfield site off The Avenue, Wilton, its design is organic and simple, incorporating many sweeping paths supplemented with extensive planting to create intimate spaces. A memorial garden is the central focal point, incorporating an oak-framed shelter roofed with clay tiles. The hard elements undertaken by the contractor include the preparation (and stone burial) of the proposed burial areas, construction of the car park, site road, footpaths, compound hardstanding, entrance gates with flanking walls and railings, fencing, central drive, and the memorial garden and shelter.

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HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION (NON-DOMESTIC) - OVER £500K

MAYLIM GREENFORD QUAY – PHASE 1B 2020

Client Greystar Europe Holdings Architect/Designer HTA Design Main Contractor Maylim Suppliers CED Stone Group, Fountains Direct, Marshalls, Outdoor Design, Willerby Landscapes

Greenford Quay is a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood on the banks of the historic Grand Union canal in West London. Phase 1B is the first phase of the overall scheme, consisting of the central square at the heart of the development and including the canalside amphitheatre, already a key attraction for residents and public alike. The contractor designed, supplied and installed all works to the public realm. Key hard elements of the project included extensive civil and structural design and installation; water features; external lighting; CCTV and data systems; linear and below ground drainage; paving and cladding detailing; masonry design and sampling; and road and footpaths for adoption by the London Borough of Ealing. The contractor delivered the majority of these works in-house with its own teams, whilst also fulfilling its duties as principal contractor. Specialist subcontractors were used for the water features, irrigation, surfacing and resin bound gravel.

Working diligently to design, supply and install the ambitious design to the highest quality, the contractor sourced a huge range of bespoke materials with its supply chain partners, working very closely with the client and architect to fully realise their joint ambitions for the scheme. This shared determination and focus on quality has resulted in a beautiful new public space.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The contractor has taken great pride in this very complex public realm scheme, setting high standards and demonstrating a high level of professionalism in its execution. The quality installation of all hard elements, including brickwork, extensive paving, Corten steel planters, seating and reclaimed setts from this former factory site, is consistent throughout.

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HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION (NON-DOMESTIC) - OVER ÂŁ500K

SKIDMORES OF HERTFORD THE PARADE, WEMBLEY 2020

Client/Main Contractor Lifestory Group Architect/Designer Fabrik Maintenance Contractor Skidmores of Hertford Suppliers Folia Europe, Limegate, Pace Sheet Metals, Springbridge Topsoil, Waterwell

This prestigious mixed-use development close to the iconic Wembley Stadium is complemented by new soft and hard landscaping, skilfully installed by the contractor. Hard aspects include dedicated play areas and surfacing, steps, resin-bound paths, service road, kerbs and extensive and complex railings, all installed with great care and attention to detail.

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) 1 BANK STREET 2020

Client/ Main Contractor Canary Wharf Contractors Architect Adamsons Associates & Townshend Landscape Architects Maintenance Contractor Blakedown Landscapes (SE)

This challenging public realm scheme in Canary Wharf comprised over 3000m2 of granite paving, skirting/cladding to building perimeter, dock edge cladding, vertical green wall with irrigation, automatic irrigation system to planters and trees, bespoke seating and granite planters, drainage and ducting works, and tree and shrub planting, all demonstrating high standards of workmanship.

LDC LONG STREET 2020

Architect/Main Contractor Aecom Designer Alexandra Steed Urban Maintenance Contractor LDC Suppliers Brooks Bros UK, CED Stone Group, Everedge, MCM, Robin Tacchi Plants

A podium, courtyard and sunken garden form the outdoor focus of this high-end residential development, featuring raised Zintec planters, iroko decking and sawn granite setts. A large flight of iroko-clad steps connects the podium to the ground floor. The contractor also designed and installed a sizeable amount of architectural metalwork.

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AWARD WINNERS

HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION (NON-DOMESTIC) - OVER ÂŁ500K

IDVERDE UPTON COUNTRY PARK 2020

Client Northampton Borough Council Architect The Environment Partnership Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor idverde

Hard and soft landscaping works, including construction of new entrances, footpaths, leisure paths, cycleways, gates, stock-proof fencing, boardwalks, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and interpretive boards. Having improved accessibility in this 126-hectare country park, ensures it can now be safely enjoyed by visitors whilst remaining an important grazing area for livestock.

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Client The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Architect/Designer Erect Architecture Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor idverde Suppliers Duncan & Grove, Jupiter Play, Lazenby, Star Rubber, Woodscape

This popular play area has been completely redeveloped and flood issues resolved to create a new and exciting adventure playground. Works included hard and soft landscaping, installation of self-binding gravel and play safety surfaces, play structures and equipment, SuDS ponds and woodland planting. The pathways and bridges are fully accessible with a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and accessible swings.

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COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT

IDVERDE HOLLAND PARK ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND 2020

Client The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Architect/Designer Erect Architecture Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor idverde Suppliers Duncan & Grove, Jupiter Play, Lazenby, Star Rubber, Woodscape

The contractor has delivered this new and innovative adventure playground, bringing together bespoke play with playable sustainable drainage design to create an inclusive, all-ages and all-weather play landscape that comes alive when it rains. At the top of the site the Hill-coaster snakes and winds around an existing tree. The sprawling structure offers play value for large groups of children. The Fishermen’s Towers (including a dome constructed from site-won earth) mark the site of the play valley and provide a vantage point over the site. The textured concrete play bank and play valley offer sand, water play and motoric play for younger children, with adjacent areas for parents to relax. Rich textures of natural materials and planting enhance the experience and complement the mature woodlands that surround the site, offering calm and shade on hot summer days.

Throughout the project delivery the contractor engaged with community groups, users of the Ecology Centre and adjacent day nursery and involved them in planting days and hard hat tours.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Community engagement in the design and development of this playground has resulted in bespoke play features that provide children of all ages and abilities with a world of adventure and exploration. Successful liaison between the contractor and numerous suppliers and trades has resulted in a well-constructed and hugely popular community facility.

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COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT

BOWLES & WYER SCHOOL IN NORTH LONDON 2020

Main Contractor Bowles & Wyer Suppliers Duncan & Grove, Lara Sparey, Specialised Sports Products

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The playground of this large school has been transformed by the contractor from a tarmac expanse to a delightful and age-appropriate zoned area that promotes play and experience for children of all ages. The theme of nature runs throughout the two zones, with naturalistic planting and natureinspired wall art connecting children to a more creative way of play.

LEICESTERSHIRE GARDEN DESIGN COMPANY THE VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA MEMORIAL GARDEN 2020

Client King Power-Leicester City Football Club Designer/Main Contractor Leicestershire Garden Design Company Suppliers BASH Skip Hire, Central Construction Services, John A Stephens, Terratruck, Viridis Plants

The contractor has designed and built a fitting memorial garden to the late and much loved chairman of Leicester City Football Club and those who lost their lives in the helicopter crash two years ago. The garden, built on the exact site of the accident, is inspired by Khun Vichai’s residential garden in North London, English country garden planting and playful animal topiary, capturing his spirited sense of humour.

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) ILDERTON SCHOOL AIR QUALITY MITIGATION 2020

Client London Borough of Southwark Architect Lark Landscape Design Designer/Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor Blakedown Landscapes (SE)

It is hoped this scheme will improve air quality and reduce noise in the school, which is adjacent to a very busy road. Acoustic fencing at high level, sleeper retaining walls, trellis and a pergola all serve to brighten the playground, with ivy screens and soft planting greening the space and hopefully impacting on noise and air pollution.

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COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT

DRH LANDSCAPES SENSORY GARDEN AND ALL YEAR ROUND PLAY AREA 2020

Client CHANGE Schools Partnership Architect/Designer/ Main Contractor DRH Landscapes Suppliers CEMEX UK Materials, Highfield Nursery, Marshalls, The Landscape Centre, Travis Perkins

This tired outdoor play area has been transformed to provide year-round undercover play when needed. It features artificial grass, mud kitchen and play area and fencing for security between sections. There is also a small reading area and outside secure storage.

The pond area has been revitalised and a new sensory garden created.

GERALD DAVIES RHS BACK TO NATURE GARDEN 2020

Client/Maintenance Contractor RHS Architect/Designer Davies White Landscape Architects Main Contractor Gerald Davies Suppliers Ashwell Reclaimed Timber, CED Stone Group, Lindum Turf, Palmstead Nursery, Tendercare Trees

The RHS Back to Nature Gardens were codesigned by Davies White Landscape Architects and HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. Following the success of the two RHS show gardens, this permanent Back to Nature garden at RHS Wisley aims to reconnect families with nature whilst introducing children to elements of reasonable risk to allow them to develop risk assessment skills.

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (TO INCLUDE GREEN ROOF MAINTENANCE) - LIMITED PUBLIC ACCESS

JOHN O’CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) ORACLE CORPORATION UK 2020

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Having begun this contract in 2016, the contractor is implementing a site improvement plan instigated in 2017. To date, an enthusiastic on-site team has delivered tangible improvements in the standard of maintenance, which includes grass and hedge cutting, weed control, sweeping of hard surfaces, shrubs and borders, bedding displays and maintenance around the lake.

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AXHOLME LANDSCAPES FARMHOUSE GARDEN IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor Axholme Landscapes Suppliers Aggregate Industries, David Austin Roses, Howard Nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley, W.S. Crossley (Yorkstone)

The client and contractor’s enthusiasm and passion for this charming garden shines through. Following its initial installation by the contractor the client had the vision to retain them, ensuring that the original design intent is achieved through good maintenance and in spite of very difficult ground conditions and a high water table.

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JILAYNE RICKARDS MBALI & LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS THE URBAN RETREAT - LONDON 2020

Suppliers Ashwells Timber, Beth Chatto Gardens, CED Stone Group, Europlants UK, Living Space

The client wished for their garden to be a calm, beautiful and restful place in which to relax and be reflective. Secluded and private seating areas were required and the ethos of the garden was to reuse and recycle as much as possible in order to reduce its carbon footprint. From the outset this was to be a creative collaboration between client (writer and artist), garden designer and landscaper and the landscaper was appointed on the basis of working loosely and creatively with the designer on site - a small and personal team to create the best outcome from the restricted site. Seating areas, pergola and connecting pathway form the main structure, which has been embellished with interesting and unique items such as seating, pots, shelving and ornamentation. Much was sourced from reclamation yards and markets by designer and client visits with advice from the landscaper regarding installation, thus allowing the correct purchase decisions to be made. The planting includes three silver birches to give immediate impact, with a relaxing purple, blue, soft pink and white palette for the rest of the planting scheme.

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PHOTO CREDIT: MARIANNE MAJERUS

This scheme is an outstanding example of a BALI designer and contractor working well together, where the absolute trust between them, and between the designer and the client, has delivered a unique and beautiful space, populated with flea market treasures and recycled and reclaimed materials, and crowned with exquisite planting.

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REGISTERED DESIGNER & REGISTERED CONTRACTOR JOINT SUBMISSION

ADAM WHITE MBALI & GERALD DAVIES RHS BACK TO NATURE GARDEN 2020

Client/Maintenance Contractor RHS Architect Davies White Landscape Architects Suppliers Ashwells Timber, CED Stone Group, Green-tech, Palmstead Nursery, Tendercare Trees

The RHS Back to Nature Garden at RHS Wisley, co-designed by Davies White Landscape Architects in collaboration with HRH the Duchess of Cambridge, was built by the contractor using the materials from the two RHS show gardens. Working closely together, designer, contractor, numerous trades and volunteers have brought the garden to life.

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TIVOLI GROUP PROJECT PEACH 2020

Designer/Main Contractor Tivoli Group

The client brief was to design, install and maintain a natural and contemporary interior planting scheme to support the high quality working environment required for the 2,500 employees at the company’s headquarters. The brief further required that the planting scheme not only comply with the sustainability goals of the building’s LEED and BREEAM accreditations but also employ the feng shui principles that all the business’s buildings around the world embrace. The 11 storey building is one of the greenest in Birmingham and the first to be constructed to the standards required by the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation, leading to reduced waste and energy consumption. The building has been designed to create a new generation of workplace fit for the future, which is open, light and encourages collaboration.

The interior planting scheme, maintained by the contractor under a 5 year contract that commenced in 2018, includes the 5,500 plants forming a green wall from the ground floor atrium to the 10th floor lift lobby and a variety of interior plants located in 508 containers distributed over all 11 floors.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Enthusiastic staff maintain this extensive scheme to a high standard under difficult circumstances outside of the contractor’s control. All containers are hand watered, largely out of hours, and plants are surviving well, despite low light levels during periods of COVID-19 home working, where lights in this energyefficient building go out when rooms are unused.

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BOWLES & WYER CENTRAL LONDON ROOF GARDEN 2020

Architect Lucy Wilcox & Ana Sanchez-Martin Designer Lucy Wilcox Garden Design Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor Bowles & Wyer Suppliers Bourne Amenity, Outdoor Design, Palmstead Nurseries, Treebox

This private roof garden forms part of a high-end residential development in Central London. The client’s aim was to create an attractive foreground to the panoramic city views beyond, as well as an inviting space in which to relax and entertain guests.

Designers Lucy Willcox and Ana SanchezMartin created an innovative scheme, based around a structural ribbon flowing through the space forming seating, a breakfast bar and a screen. The ribbon also integrates planters and a green wall, finished with lighting and an artificial lawn. Working with the designers, the contractor had to re-work the design considerably in order to meet the very lowlevel loading requirements. Access was also a major challenge. Unable to go through the building, and with surrounding narrow streets, the contractor had to use a mobile tower crane, leaving just 300mm of space between other buildings and glass balconies.

Due to restrictions only one lift was permitted.

Throughout the project, exceptional attention to detail was crucial. Construction brought further challenges, including installing a freestanding green wall without fixing it to the building structure, and laying a new drainage system for the artificial lawn. The contractor also undertook the lighting, irrigation and planting.

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This was a challenging scheme logistically as no materials could be brought through the building and had to be craned onto the roof over one day. All aspects of the installation, including lighting, irrigation, green wall, artificial lawn and planting, have been expertly carried out with exceptional attention to detail.

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ROOF GARDENS/LIVING WALL INSTALLATIONS RESIDENTIAL ROOF GARDEN OR PODIUM LANDSCAPING - UNDER £250K

J. PALMER (LANDSCAPES) LEODIS SQUARE, SWEET STREET, LEEDS 2020

Client Dandara Living Architect Hodder + Partners Designer Cass Associates Main Contractor Interserve Construction Maintenance Contractor J. Palmer (Landscapes) Suppliers Dingle Nurseries, Green-tech, Inturf

This complex project involved blowing hundreds of tonnes of specialist lightweight topsoil through narrow walkways and onto the podium courtyard gardens of this development using a specialist topsoil pumping wagon. The topsoil was used to create mounded plant beds and large turfed areas at the centre of the courtyards, creating sociable spaces between the buildings.

GARDEN CLUB LONDON MILLENNIUM DRIVE 2020

Architect/Designer/ Main Contractor/Maintenance Contractor Garden Club London Suppliers Inox City, Life Outdoors, Outdoor Design

Using robust materials such as composite decking, porcelain tiles, GRP planters and powder-coated screening, the contractor has created a series of outdoor rooms on this penthouse ‘wrap-around’ terrace with its panoramic views over London. Planters at varying heights, laser-cut screens and arches break up the river winds and provide a foundation for the hardy diverse planting scheme.

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ROOF GARDENS/LIVING WALL INSTALLATIONS COMMERCIAL ROOF GARDEN OR PODIUM LANDSCAPING - UNDER £500K

FROSTS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION M7 OFFICE BUILDING A - LEVEL 76 ROOF GARDEN 2020

Client/Main Contractor Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Architect Gillespies Suppliers Europlanters, Marshalls, Robin Tacchi Plants, Ryno Group, Zinco-Greenroof

The new M7 Building is one of two new office developments on the edge of the Westfield Shopping centre in Stratford, East London. Its high quality architectural design provides a premier workspace for organisations wishing to locate away from central London. The building is crowned with a screened roof garden, which enjoys outstanding views to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London skyline beyond. Grandly titled Level 76 Roof Garden it is actually located on the 13th floor, its name deriving from its height above sea level. The scope of the contract included everything from the waterproofing layer, including insulation, drainage and reservoir layers; the laying of Chinese granite with a combination of finishes in an intricate linear pattern using a rail and pedestal system; bespoke planters in colours to match the building façade; benches and bird boxes, and planting. Due to construction restrictions, shallow soils depths have been used other than in the planters. A planting palette using prairie-style grass and ground cover species complements the paving and stepping stones in the shallow areas, which are set off with a gravel mulch finish.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Despite issues faced by the contractor throughout its construction and beyond their control, this deceptively simple yet stylish gravel garden on the 13th floor of the building, complete with bird boxes and naturalistic planting, has been built to a high standard, providing a pleasing area where those working in or visiting the building can relax.

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AWARD WINNERS Green-tree Topsoil

ROOF GARDENS/LIVING WALL INSTALLATIONS COMMERCIAL ROOF GARDEN OR PODIUM LANDSCAPING - UNDER £500K

BRIDGMAN AND BRIDGMAN NOAH’S ARK CHILDREN’S HOSPICE 2020

Architect Squire & Partners Designer Green Infrastructure Consultancy Main Contractor 8 Build Maintenance Contractor Bridgman and Bridgman

The budget for the construction of this biodiverse green roof with photovoltaic panels was tight. The contractor gave their services to construct the roof free of charge and is providing three years of free green roof maintenance; the suppliers have provided the materials at cost and found funding for the PV panels. The green roof cools the area around the solar panels, which enables them to generate a higher energy yield. The hospice now has no electricity costs. This unique collaborative approach and utilisation of supply chain relationships has kept project costs low and the savings are directly benefitting the hospice and the children in its care.

GARDEN CLUB LONDON CANALSIDE WALK 2020

Architect Horden Cherry Lee Designer/Maintenance Contractor Garden Club London Main Contractor McAleer & Rushe Suppliers Creepers Nursery, Domus, Europlanters

This 13-storey residential apartment building on Regent’s Canal in Paddington has an angular communal roof terrace providing impressive views back towards the city. Small, intimate areas with bench seating have been created using 800-1000mm high planters with lightweight fill. Matt finish planters, porcelain tiles, sapele bench seating and polished concrete table tops provide a sleek modern aesthetic. Dense mixed plantings and multi-stem Osmanthus add colour, softness add a sense of calm, with fixed exercise equipment and a lighting scheme providing further function and interest. The contractor successfully overcame the setting out challenges of an angular scheme and the late requirement to use non-combustible materials.

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JILAYNE RICKARDS MBALI THE URBAN RETREAT - LONDON 2020

Main Contractor Landscaping Solutions Suppliers Ashwells Timber, Beth Chatto Gardens, CED Stone Group, Europlants UK, LivingSpace

Situated in a fast paced and stressful London environment, the clients wanted to create a quiet and restful haven in which to relax.

The ethos of the garden was to creatively reuse and recycle as much as possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the build, whilst using original and unique items. This small urban plot is awkwardly triangular in shape with the garden narrowing at the end and although SW facing, it is predominantly shady with an occasional sunny spot; it has typical North London clay soil. Overlooked by neighbours, privacy was going to be a key issue. A seemingly simple design, the seating areas and arbour are connected by a curving slate path and form the strong structure that anchors the garden. The simplicity was hard to achieve in such a confined space. The many additional elements such as furniture, pots and ornaments were mainly sourced from markets, Ebay and reclaim yards. The immediate graceful impact of three silver birches provide the base for a restful purple, blue, light pink, white and green planting palette. Year round interest is gained from shrubs and bulbs, with seasonal interest from a variety of perennials coming and going throughout the year.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

PHOTO CREDIT: MARIANNE MAJERUS

The design for this beautiful garden is insightful, playful and magical with copious detail and interest. The blend of materials is first class, as is the planting, which attracts wildlife and provides yearround interest. It is a peaceful, calming and intimate space in a busy part of London, meeting every aspect of the client brief.

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DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD - OVERALL SCHEME UNDER ÂŁ50K

CHRIS EVES MBALI HILL TOP FARM 2020

Main Contractor Silverbirch Landscapes Suppliers Arbor Timber, Hill & Sons, Lighting for Gardens, Stonemarket, Wykeham Mature Plants

The client’s property, although contemporary, was constructed using traditional materials and with large feature windows. This style was to continue into the garden, which now boasts a relaxed, romantic feel and affords more privacy. A feature pergola doubles as a screen and mirrors the oak detailing on the property. The strong verticals of the structure, combined with the positioning of a water feature focal point, hold the attention within the garden. Paving materials work alongside an existing paved drive and the house brick and complement the interior flooring. Raised beds overcome impoverished soils and a subtle lighting scheme enhances the space at night.

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LYNNE MARCUS MBALI PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN PETWORTH, WEST SUSSEX 2020

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The owners wanted a garden that united the 17th century cottage with the stable block annexe and barn conversion, incorporated disparate hidden spaces, gave them a level games lawn, rationalised irrational levels, and enabled them to easily access the swimming pool. They also wanted a design based on linear geometry, to re-use existing Yorkstone where possible, feature largely low maintenance planting, and reveal a hidden view of the South Downs. The main axis from the house has now been twisted and a glorious view of the South Downs revealed.

The garden descends in gentle stages to the pool whilst paths and steps unite buildings and all the garden spaces to create a circuitous journey with easy access throughout. Existing Yorkstone has been re-laid, supplemented with charcoal bricks to mark the directional change and as inset detail. Stone walling was redirected and extended to level up paths, terraces and the lawn. Low planting to the rear of the house avoids impinging on the view and the planting scheme throughout is thoughtful and encourages biodiversity. A simple metal rill wrapped in aromatic thymus and teucrium reflects the changing sky and quietly shows the way to the Downs.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This well-considered design has fully met the client brief, using both recycled and new materials and seamlessly dovetailing new elements of the garden with existing.

The pointing in the paving and new stone walls matches and mirrors that of the existing cottage and the old garden.

Plant selection is beautiful and entirely appropriate for the setting.

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DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD - OVERALL SCHEME OVER £100K

ROSEMARY COLDSTREAM MBALI PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN RADLETT, HERTFORDSHIRE 2020

Client Helen Curran Architect Rosemary Coldstream Garden Design Main Contractor Staunton Building Contractors Maintenance Contractor Landform Consultants Suppliers A Place In The Garden, Deepdale Trees, Europlants UK, London Stone, Steel Sculptures

This formal garden is softened by romantic, billowy planting. A series of raised beds and off-set steps bring the garden up to the terrace, effortlessly transitioning through the levels.

Two perfectly level lawns, edged with stone and bordered with yew hedging, terrace the garden down to the sunny back seating patio.

The artist’s studio in one back corner balances the afternoon patio and water feature. Planting is colourful, scented and romantic while the lighting scheme adds drama. Artificial green walling brightens a dark basement staircase.

The colour of the front garden borders goes from riotous pinks and reds in spring to soft whites and blues in late summer.

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DDON PLANNING AND DESIGN INC. THE TAICANG WAVE FOUNTAIN YARD 2020

Designer/Main Contractor DDON Planning and Design Inc. Suppliers Shanghai Chunhe Environmental Construction Co., Shanghai SUM Architectural Lighting Design Co., Taicang Chengxin Surveying & Mapping Co.

Located on the south side of the Yangtze River, Taicang City has a long history and culture as a riverside port spanning hundreds of years.

It is from here that the Chinese adventurer Zhenghe departed for the west on seven occasions during the Ming dynasty. This community centre courtyard is located in the new area of Taicang. Its contemporary design of organic modernism integrates the spiritual characteristics of the area’s history and culture with its crisply shaped waterscapes – as many as six carved into the vertical change and route design. Waterfalls form patterns through height difference.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The design of this stunning community centre courtyard reflects aspects of local culture. Its series of waterfalls cascading into a sunken waterscape provide a wonderful immersive experience for residents. The construction of this very complex scheme has been executed to an exceptionally high standard and the planting is both beautiful and entirely appropriate.

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LAURSTUDIO CHANGDE LAOXIMEN PHASE 2 2020

Client Changde Tianyuan Real Estate Architect Idea Space Studio Designer LAURSTUDIO

Laoximen is an intricate old community within Changde City in Hunan province. Rich in history, this compact neighbourhood had nevertheless become a slum, its moat littered and laden with noxious sewage. A multi-disciplinary design team collaborated with the municipal administration to preserve and restore an extensive 10ha historic and cultural urban district, creating new social and economic vitality for a traditionally poor urban community. All of the original residents were rehoused onsite in modern new facilities whilst preserving and restoring the site’s physical history and culture. New waterfront commercial marketplaces, riverside walkways and public spaces were created to attract and serve the surrounding community.

ECOLAND PLANNING AND DESIGN CORP. LANDSCAPE GENTRIFICATION OF THE SHOUGANG STEEL PLANT IN BEIJING 2020

Client/Main Contractor Beijing Shougang Construction Group Co. Architect CCTN Architectural Design Co. Designer Ecoland Planning and Design Corp. Maintenance Contractor Beijing Shougang Landscaping Co. & Beijing Shougang Construction Group Co. Supplier Shanghai Meso Lighting Design Consulting Co.

This gentrification project has sensitively transformed two areas of a post-industrial steel plant into one integrated complex that proudly showcases remnants of its industrial past. The project has preserved both visual and cultural resources for present and future generations. It now houses contemporary multi-functional amenities including museums, theatres, community event plazas, industrial history walking trails, training facilities for aspiring Olympic athletes, pocket gardens, a public art showcase arena and interactive water features. Office space and food and beverage outlets have been created within the monolithic structures to encourage small-to-medium business entities and to foster a community of vibrant entrepreneurship.

DDON PLANNING AND DESIGN INC. THE MEIZHOU CULTURAL PARK 2020

Designer/Main Contractor DDON Planning and Design Inc. Architect XAA Architectural Firm Zhan Tao Studio Suppliers Sichuan Jintianxia Landscape Engineering Co., Sichuan Xingli Garden Environmental Engineering Co.

Located in Chongli City in Sichuan Province of southwest China, Meizhou Cultural Park is a crucial element in the development of the new town.

Meizhou was home to the 11th century Chinese polymath Su Shi and is separated from the old downtown area by the Min River. The original site was a rectangular pond with a straight and monotonous bank. The newlycreated Meizhou Cultural Park is a stunning public park that reflects great respect for the local culture and people, providing a beautiful landscape for leisure, exercise and contemplation.

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DDON PLANNING AND DESIGN INC. THE OCEAN GARDEN 2020

Designer/Main Contractor DDON Planning and Design Inc. Suppliers Shenzhen Dynamic Space Art Co., Shenzhen Kangya Ecological Environment Co., SPIVFX Digital Technology, WTR Waterrunning Industrial Co

This commercial exhibition garden has been built within an area of just 700m2 at the front of an existing building. An oasis in the Longhua District of Shenzhen - a fast-growing district characterised by its manufacturing traditions and urban villages – the garden was built to demonstrate how landscaping can enhance the land value of a mixed-use urban regeneration project across the street and provide visitors with a unique experience of landscape design. This vibrant and experiential design exploration has become a local hotspot, attracting many visitors and designers alike.

DDON PLANNING AND DESIGN INC. THE SUZHOU BRIDGE RESIDENCE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor DDON Planning and Design Inc. Architect Shuishi Design Suppliers Shanghai Lestyle, Shanghai Meidi

The Suzhou Bridge Residence is located in Suzhou, the most typical Jiangnan city in central China. Standing just a few blocks away from the 2500-year-old town of Luzhi, the newly built residence was designed to be artistic, modern and versatile and to reflect local culture and history. The design team approached the project with sensitivity to local history, with the bridge being the inspiration to create the central garden’s iconic feature. Areas where children can play and residents of the surrounding apartment blocks can walk, exercise and relax make for a modern residential space, created with vernacular insight and sensibility.

DDON PLANNING AND DESIGN INC. THE MEDIA FUTURE CENTER OF YANGJIANG 2020

Designer/Main Contractor DDON Planning and Design Inc. Architect XAA Architectural Firm Zhan Tao Studio Suppliers C&C Design Co., Guangdong Yuansheng Garden Co.

The Media Future Center is located in a developing area of Yangjiang City that was formerly farmland. The brief required the project designers to explore new possibilities in terms of the aesthetic, commercial, and ecology aspects. Comprising the precisely crafted structure, plaza and waterscape, the overall design creates a multi-layered experience where visitors can dream about what life might be like in the future. The whole project achieved its aspirations and has set the bar for nearby projects.

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SHENZHEN AUBE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN CO. (CHINA) SHENZHEN SHENWAN STREET PARK 2020

Client Shenzhen Metro Vanke Investment Development Co. Architect/Designer Shenzhen AUBE Architectural Engineering Design Co. (China). Main Contractor Shenzhen Pengya Arts & Crafts Design Co. Supplier Iron Man Windmill (Wuhan) Co.

The park features a well-established public realm system, comprising diverse public green spaces, a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood, and slow traffic system. Thanks to the ecosolution for water storage and purification, the park can reuse the harvested rainwater for greening irrigation and replenishment of the water feature. An iconic windmill converts the wind power into motion energy and pumps up rainwater harvested in the wetland into the aqueduct, the starting point of the waterscape. The project thereby embodies the values and connotations of a ‘sponge’ city and by implementing a ‘sponge’ landscape system has created a stronger connection between the city and nature, enhancing the vitality of the community.

ATELIER DYJG JINQUAN RIVER WATERFRONT PARK: RESILIENT RENEWAL OF URBAN WATERFRONT SPACE, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA 2020

Client Zhaoyuan Housing and Planning Construction Administration Designer Beijing Forestry University & Atelier DYJG

Formerly an engineered and underutilised riverfront, this waterfront park is now a verdant, animated civic space that mends the ecological and social fabric of downtown Zhaoyuan.

The design is an example of highly integrated sustainability and a flood-resilient urban landscape. Research-based interdisciplinary cooperation has utilised various ecological measures to integrate modern engineering with nature, resulting in effective flood control and a greatly improved waterfront landscape. The park is a model for redefining active urban life, providing places of retreat and reconnection with nature at the water’s edge. It is also a catalyst for both residential and commercial growth and for economic sustainability.

BEIJING TSINGHUA TONGHENG URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN INSTITUTE LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF HUHAITANG PARK IN JINHUA CITY 2020

Client Jinhua Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning Designer Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Urban Planning and Design Institute Main Contractor Huilv Landscape Construction Development Co.

Decades ago, wetland around this huge lake in Jinhua City was used as an aquafarm, resulting in a large body of water becoming severely polluted. Huhaitang Park is designed to improve the surrounding ecological environment, inherit and carry forward historical culture and local features of Jinhua, and create a leisure and entertainment park for local residents. The existing landscape and vegetation have been largely preserved. The lake is connected with the fish pond to form a varied waterscape that includes streams and islands, greatly enriching the recreational experience. The park helps to alleviate the heat-island effect and provides clean air and water for local residents.

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BEIJING INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH CO. HERB GARDEN OF EXPO 2019 BEIJING 2020

Client Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Architect/Designer Beijing Institute of Landscape and Traditional Architectural Design and Research Co. Main Contractor/ Maintenance Contractor Beijing Golden Five Landscape Engineering Co.

The Herb Garden is one of the special exhibition gardens at the 2019 Beijing Expo. Covering an area of 32,249.55m2 it incorporates a 2,000m2 greenhouse. The objective of the garden is to examine how Chinese medicine can be combined with Chinese landscape art, with both disciplines being representative of traditional Chinese culture. All of the more than 500 species of plants in the garden are medicinal. The project simulates herbal habitats such as wetlands, waterbodies, land, desert and greenhouses.

BELT COLLINS INTERNATIONAL (HK) CRCC CITY PARK OF CHENGDU 2020

Architect EMO, Gohen. Designer Belt Collins International (HK) Main Contractor Sichuan Yu Da Ming Xuan Construction Engineering Co. Maintenance Contractor China Railway Construction Property Management Co. Supplier Laidao Technology

City Park of Chengdu is one of the recently completed residential schemes in the China Railway Construction Corporation’s ‘City Park’ series.

Differing from the traditional building methods of a residential landscape, the design integrates the cosy feeling of the city into the landscape, to create high-end luxury houses overlooking the water. The designers have created diverse waterscapes in the park to satisfy the people of Chengdu’s affection for and desire to see, hear and touch water. The grand waterscape is also designed to reflect the surrounding buildings, combining the virtual effect and reality and displaying the scale and grandeur of the scheme.

BELT COLLINS INTERNATIONAL (HK) SHIMAO SHENZHEN-HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CENTER 2020

Architect Shuishi Design Designer Belt Collins International (HK) Main Contractor Shenzhen Ao Si Nuo Landscape Engineering Co. Maintenance Contractor Shimao No.1 Pacific Real Estate Management Co. Supplier Foshan Viewgres Co.

The design reflects the core concept of a spiral scroll and threedimensional garden. Based on the analysis of sightlines, the designers conceived the main landscape routes as two petals to embrace the building and ensure great visual effects when visitors look outside from inside the building. If the architecture resembles a scroll that is hard to see the panorama, the landscape serves as a guide to unfold the whole scroll, enabling visitors to appreciate the content. The building itself enjoys complex and rich colours and shapes whilst the landscape design draws on a simple and saturated hue to coordinate with the architectural style, utilising elegant lines to intensify the visual effects of the whole project.

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TALBOT FARM LANDSCAPES PRINCE FAISAL BIN FAHD STADIUM, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA 2020

Designer POWERgrass Main Contractor Talbot Farm Landscapes Suppliers POWERgrass, Saudi Gardens, Rutland Worldwide Freight

The contractor was invited by the Saudi Arabian sports minister to visit the country and review the condition of a selection of stadium pitches for quality and compatibility with current FIFA soccer pitch standards. They were subsequently awarded the contract to replace the pitch at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. The client’s brief was to assist with the improvement of sports surfaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing them up to the standard required by FIFA for international matches, reflecting the increasing popularity of football in the Middle East. The contractor flew out their own specialist machinery to undertake the work to replace the existing reinforced rootzone system at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium with an innovative and totally bespoke POWERgrass hybrid system that combines the advantages of natural grass with the resistance of synthetic turf. The top layer of c.100mm was removed down to the old reinforced carpet system and new sand, ameliorated with additives, integrated prior to installation of the hybrid grass system.

The hybrid carpet was installed in rolls of 4 metres, stitched together and then filled with the rootzone and elastic layer up to 35mm.

The surface was then seeded with Seashore Paspalum Pure Dynasty and dressed with mineral and organic fertilisers.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This was a hugely challenging and high profile project for the contractor.

Drawing on their wide experience and carrying out extensive research, they were able to successfully navigate the cultural, logistical and climatic challenges posed by the contract and, in so doing, raise both their own and the UK landscape industry’s reputation at home and abroad.

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CED STONE GROUP For over 40 years the company has provided an extensive range 2020 of quality natural stone and hard landscaping products. Fulfilling the needs of an ever-changing landscape industry and taking a collaborative approach, the company’s teams use their wide knowledge to help clients choose the right materials for their landscaping projects.

They take great pride in the quality of their specialist products and work hard to adhere to processes and achieve accreditations that reflect their commitment to high standards; their BALI membership is testament to this approach, having worked with BALI since 1986 when the company supplied stone materials to the Stoke-on-Trent National Garden Festival. Bringing an honest approach, ethical values and exceptional customer service to everything they do, this family business aims to inspire customers to create beautiful landscapes that stand the test of time.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This was a first class, evidence-based submission with informative statements introducing each of the elements of the business under scrutiny for this award.

The company’s success in identifying and meeting customers’ product needs was particularly impressive, as was their exceptional communication from initial customer contact to project completion, making them a worthy recipient of the Principal award.

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JOHN O’CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) Founded in 1969, John O’Conner is a privately-owned grounds 2020 maintenance company that keeps people at its heart. It is dedicated to the continuous development of each and every employee, and that commitment is reflected by the high-quality services it delivers to its broad customer base, including local authorities, schools, health authorities, housing associations, facilities management companies and utilities providers. Its strong ethos of training and development is demonstrated in its apprenticeship programme and, with many of its employees having been with the company for many years, its staff retention record reflects the value employees place on being in a supportive and nurturing environment. The company’s support for BALI has been constant since its founder, the late John O’Conner, joined the association in the late seventies. He served as National Chairman from 2006-2008 and was followed by his son Matt, the company’s current managing director, from 2018-2020.

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It seems fitting that this caring and family-orientated business should win the Principal Award following the untimely death of its chairman, John O’Conner, earlier this year. The company has demonstrated its exemplary approach to nurturing its employees to be the best that they can be and to providing a working environment in which they can strive and thrive.

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OAK VIEW LANDSCAPES Respected for its consistency in delivering landscape projects to a very high standard, 2020 the company has built a team of highly skilled, motivated individuals who are fundamental to its success. The company’s values, which are inculcated in managers and employees, include: 100 per cent commitment to everything they undertake; taking responsibility and ownership in a blame-free culture; being honest with each other and with clients; striving for excellence in all things; valuing clients and each other; working as a team to achieve goals; having a positive ‘can do’ attitude; working collaboratively to meet challenges; and encouraging a fun and enjoyable working environment.

GROUND CONTROL This award-winning company has as its core purpose ‘Caring for our environment’, and its 2020 mission is to help the UK become carbon neutral by 2050. Delivering grounds maintenance, winter maintenance, arboriculture and landscape design and construction throughout the UK, it is an entrepreneurial, maintenance-led, systemsdriven, people and values-centred business.

Employees are shareholders in the company and everyone is motivated to achieve business objectives and to support its customers. They are recruited, developed, promoted, challenged and inspired through these embedded values. An apprenticeship programme, regular training opportunities, mentor programme, technical training opportunities and staff benefits all go to support their workforce.

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The stated purpose of this award-winning landscape design and construction business 2020 is to enhance lives and landscapes, which includes the people who work for them. A forward-thinking attitude drives its business decisions and how its treats its employees.

Recognising that everyone in the company needs to share its core values of trust, excellence and creativity, staff form an important and integral part of conversations, training and everyday actions. They are supported in their training and career development to ensure they are fulfilled professionally and personally. The company strives to create a sense of community with open communication and regular staff information-sharing events.

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The outline brief for this 300m2 garden was to create an interesting contemporary garden with plenty of trees, some trickling water and the feeling of being in a woodland glade.

Elements include a series of weathered steel retained borders, porcelain paving and steps, a timber and aluminium pergola, a 2m dish water feature, and a new lawn and planting, including a copse of birch trees and various smaller trees throughout. Restricted access for plant and materials provided a major challenge, as did appalling weather throughout the construction period but the resulting scheme has transformed the space to meet the client brief.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This lovely scheme is a delight to see and a credit to the designer/contractor whose attention to detail in the design and construction was faultless. The garden has been finished to an exceptionally high standard, evidenced in the detailing in the timber work and paving, and the sympathetic lighting. This is an impressive project from a new BALI member.

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Main Contractor Landscaping Solutions Suppliers Ashwells Timber, Beth Chatto Gardens, CED Stone Group, Europlants UK, LivingSpace

This well-judged design has captured the essence of what the client wanted to achieve – a quiet and restful haven in which to relax.

Trust between the designer, the clients and the contractor was key to the success of the scheme, the ethos of which was to creatively reuse and recycle as much as possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the build, whilst using original and unique items. This small urban plot is awkwardly triangular in shape with the garden narrowing at the end and although SW facing, it is predominantly shady with an occasional sunny spot; it has typical North London clay soil. The seemingly simple design connects the seating areas and arbour with a curving slate path, forming the strong structure that anchors the garden.

The simplicity was hard to achieve in such a confined space. The many additional elements such as furniture, pots and ornaments were mainly sourced from markets, eBay and reclaim yards. The immediate graceful impact of three silver birches provide the base for a restful purple, blue, light pink, white and green planting palette. Year round interest is gained from shrubs and bulbs, with seasonal interest from a variety of perennials coming and going throughout the year.

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The designer has created a small garden that delivers on every aspect of the brief, demonstrating a clear understanding of garden design principles, innate intuition in understanding the vision of the client, and an ability to work collaboratively to achieve that vision. A hugely impressive first time entrant to the BALI Awards.

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PWP LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN YORKSHIRE 2020

Designer/Main Contractor PWP Landscape Design Suppliers David Harber, GH Brooks, Lindum Turf, Marshalls, Riverside Topsoil

The client brief for the garden of this impressive new-build property was to create a striking formal garden with a strong axis and layout, giving an amazing outlook from the house with colour and year-round interest and taking full advantage of the wonderful Yorkshire countryside views beyond. The contractor’s bold design, including elements such as the bespoke contemporary steel pergola, met all the client’s requirements to create an imposing setting for the stunning new property. The location of the site, on a narrow country lane, and the fact that the construction of the house was taking place concurrently with the landscaping, necessitated all landscaping materials for the rear garden to be craned over the house. Notwithstanding this and other not inconsequential logistical challenges, the contractor worked in a professional and orderly fashion on this large project, managing the safe storage of materials on site and the health and safety implications whilst ensuring high standards of construction and planting were achieved throughout.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The design for this garden is entirely appropriate for the setting, reflecting the client brief and giving the imposing property a sense of place. Beautifully balanced, the design leads the eye across the formal lawn to the garden’s focal point sculpture and on to the fields beyond. The quality of the construction and the standard of workmanship throughout the scheme are exemplary.

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JILAYNE RICKARDS MBALI & LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS THE URBAN RETREAT - LONDON 2020

Designer Jilayne Rickards MBALI Main Contractor Landscaping Solutions Suppliers Ashwells Timber, Beth Chatto Gardens, CED Stone Group, Europlants UK, LivingSpace

The design ethos for this delightful small urban garden was to creatively reuse and recycle as much as possible in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the build and to use original and unique items. There was a lot of trust involved between the clients, the designer and the contractor, working with unseen and undefined products from reclamation yards and many items sourced between client and designer to achieve the overall look that the designer had set out to achieve. Recycled and reclaimed materials included decking boards and shelving, slate paving, slate roofing, existing bricks for the retaining wall, all furniture and accessories, and stained glass for the arbour. The result is playful and magical with great variety and interest.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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The level of detail in this garden is impossible to design in and its success is undoubtedly down to the designer’s vision and ability to use recycled and reclaimed materials in a sensitive, stylish and entirely appropriate way. The client testimony speaks volumes: “We were involved at every stage and are thrilled beyond measure with the outcome. We also feel enriched by our interactions with all members of this dedicated, multitalented team.”

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