AN ELEGANT URBAN RETREAT
This elegant urban garden located in central London, was designed for a young family who recently relocated from Hong Kong, creating a refined outdoor environment that balances contemporary living with nature.
The landscape is structured around sculptural evergreen forms, softened by naturalistic planting that gently spills through loose gravel, introducing texture, movement, and seasonal variation.
At the heart of the garden, a contemporary circular reflecting water feature provides a striking focal point while introducing the soothing sound of gently moving water, enhancing the sense of tranquillity throughout the space.
A bespoke contemporary gym pavilion is positioned at the far end of the garden, overlooking the formal lawn and the newly renovated rear extension, creating a strong visual connection between the architecture and the landscape.
The front garden has been conceived as an elegant and welcoming arrival space. Layered planting of shade-loving species, complemented by carefully positioned multi-stem trees, provides year-round structure, vertical interest, and privacy.
The planting is arranged across different levels, creating a seamless transition from the street to the basement entrance through cascading drifts of lush greenery.
The planting is arranged across different levels, creating a seamless transition from the street to the basement entrance through cascading drifts of lush greenery.
The planting is arranged across different levels, creating a seamless transition from the street to the basement entrance through cascading drifts of lush greenery.
A carefully considered lighting scheme enhances the garden's character after dusk, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.
Feature lighting highlights the elegant umbrella-shaped trees that define the outdoor dining area, while subtle illumination accentuates the planting beds, sculptural forms, and contemporary stone steps, extending the enjoyment of the garden well into the evening.
