Richmond-upon-Thames
The challenge of developing this south-facing garden in Richmond was to work with the testing and unforgiving terrain. With a difference in levels between the back door and the rear boundary of 3.5 metres, the exposed aspect is vulnerable to ever-present winds being pushed along the Thames.
Bespoke COR-TEN steel panels on the upper terrace and curved raised planters on the lower terrace, combined with hardwood slatted trellis panels along each boundary, bring a strong architectural feel. To cope with the extremes of intense heat and frequent winds, bold leaf and flower forms predominate. Four mature Trachycarpus fortunei palms link the levels with their slender trunks and fanned leaves, while Melianthus major, Echium candicans, Geranium maderense, Jasminum azoricum and Musa lasiocarpa provide a varied tapestry of blooms and leaves at the lower level.
Adding shelter to the outdoor dining area and floor surfaces within the house, a robust UV-rated shade sail sits above the seated area.
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