Intertwined : Re-imagining a Victorian Garden for Modern Family Life

A Grade II listed home with a large walled garden redesigned to create functional, family‑friendly spaces for entertaining, play, discovery, and retreat. The new garden elevates the character of the house, resolving practical issues while creating an inviting, emotionally rich landscape that feels cohesive, atmospheric, and deeply connected to the architecture.

Design Approach
- Balance softness and structure using natural materials, organic forms, and sculptural topiary to create fluid yet defined garden rooms.
- Shape a meandering, immersive journey with offset steps, winding paths, and layered views that reveal key spaces gradually and invite exploration.
- Craft atmosphere through light, shade, and texture, using planting and subtle spatial shifts to create moments of calm, play, and discovery.
- Use deep, vibrant planting and framed sightlines to connect the garden back to the house and create emotional variety across the space.
- Organise movement with a central spine, ensuring functional family areas feel cohesive, beautiful, and easy to navigate.