Richard Rimell, Quercus Gardens - Gold Award
Residential Garden 51m2-150m2 - Design Brief:
Situated at the end of an historic terrace row this courtyard style garden needed to be a quiet retreat from its vibrant city surrounds. The garden was to compliment the architecture of the house and the historic homes the garden shares views with. A water feature was requested though it had to be silent!
The new design for the family of five (plus dog) had to accommodate frequent visitors and casual entertaining, morning breakfasts, reading the papers and larger gatherings. The mature silver birch had to remain, offering dappled light and maturity to the garden. A wooden gate allows space for a car: although rarely used this area had to remain accessible.
Contributing designer Ben Miura