Victorian Evergreen Contemporary Garden Design in North London

Category: Contemporary, Modern & Artistic

Garden Design Project: CONGLD001

This Contemporaryproject was a complete redesign of a North London garden which surrounded a Victorian property. The property was derelict and in the process of being fully renovated.

The site included the main period property and an original coach house. The renovation took the property back to the barebones of structure and added a Contemporary glass extension to the rear elevation.

Two driveway entrances, including two sets of brick piers, electronic gates and extensive retaining boundary walling were built. The integrity of the existing buildings and site were to be respected.

The Garden Design focus was to create a space which integrated the main house and coach house together.

A Garden Design which created a timeless space, bringing together the Period Architecture and the Contemporary extension and glass works.

A glass and brushed stainless steel doorway leads from the rear garden to the front garden.

A space for relaxation, entertaining and occasional parties, whilst still be suitable for the three children. The Garden Design concept is simple in form, with a clean, linear and geometric out-line.

Large swathes of box hedging dress the garden creating a stronger shape and form.

Perennial planting gives a light, soft essence.

Ornamental grasses dress a walkway between the main house and coach house.

Sawn English Sandstone paving, dress the terraces and pathways, whilst a sawn set is laid in the main front driveway.

Modern brushed stainless steel frames house small LED lights above the walkway. Also to provide privacy with high level screening and specifically placed specimen trees.

Night lighting enhances the entire space, simple, subtle yet creating a softly dramatic finish. The night lighting extends the sculptural value of the garden through the entire year. Brushed stainless steel planters dress the garden, specifically designed and fabricated for the garden and their location.

The main terrace is framed by a combination of Evergreen classical planting and perennial planting to give both solid structure and a more loose, naturalistic effect.

Specific contemporary furniture was chosen for the garden.

Laara Copley-Smith completed the Outline design, Planting Design, Metal Work Design, Planters, Lighting proposal and specifications with an associated team of contractors to undertake all works.

Submitted By: Laara Copley-Smith
Website: www.garden-landscape-design.co.uk