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Terracing on steep slope – Farnham

A steep neglected garden is transformed into a functional family garden with a contemporary feel, low maintenance planting, secret areas, decking and firepit.  The planting design will provide a long season of interest,  grasses have been used for their movement, colour and architectural forms which persist into the winter. This garden will be built in…

Contemporary house and garden – Surrey

A contemporary new house surrounded by an extensive sloping garden, woodland and orchard.  Timber, crisp concrete paving and local brick were the main materials used in the site construction; these were further used in the hard landscaping.  Low maintenance was a key requirement in the landscaping brief whilst retaining the contemporary feel with the use of curves to…

Willow animals – Bristol

A great week of weaving ‘deer on the lawn’ at Downs School.  I worked with years 4, 5, 6 and 7 over two and a half days, we wove our own frames for the animals and the pupils were responsible for thinking about proportion and shape whilst concentrating on weaving for strength.