Hoxton Garden, 2023–24
The project is in the garden of a grade II listed late-Georgian terraced house within a conservation area in east London.
The garden contained a derelict outbuilding, was in an overgrown condition and was overshadowed by two large neighbouring trees. The access walkways of an adjacent apartment block also overlook the garden.
A diversity of wildlife could be seen visiting the garden, perhaps partly because it had been left unattended for many years, but also its proximity to a local canal. The client and their family were keen to use the garden, but to share it with the variety of plants and animals.
Existing garden
Initial sketches
Shade tolerant, low-intervention, native woodland species were introduced around a new pond, enhancing the habitat for invertebrates and visiting birds and mammals.
Existing plan
Remodelled plan
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Existing garden
Initial sketches
Existing plan
Remodelled plan
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