Early collaboration with the architect, builder, ecologist and planners enabled the landscape to evolve alongside the architecture, ensuring the garden design met both aesthetic and ecological goals. The result is a garden that feels naturally settled within its contemporary setting — structured yet soft, modern yet richly planted.
The original site was an open sweep of lawn framed by mature trees — a near blank canvas, punctuated only by a striking large-scale steel sculpture. A substantial garden office also required thoughtful screening to help it sit comfortably within the new design.
The new design brings cohesion and rhythm through softly curved hard landscaping, evergreen form, layered seasonal planting, and carefully chosen trees that provide screening, texture, and celebrate seasonal change throughout the year.
Key design principles:
- A natural, flowing design gently integrates the terrace and pathway.
- Evergreens create year-round structure and balance.
- Seasonal planting adds colour, movement, and contrast.
- Wildlife-friendly species encourage pollinators and birds, enriching the garden’s ecology.
The clients’ request for a ‘white garden’ guided the planting palette — combining a variety of greens, silvers and soft whites to complement the home’s architectural lines while introducing depth and texture. From the show-stopping Acer in the courtyard to the slender Sorbus trees framing the garden’s boundary, every plant was selected for its form, tone, and contribution to the overall sense of calm.
The transformed garden feels verdant and composed – a green extension of the home, offering serene views from every room and a natural rhythm that shifts beautifully with the seasons.
