Bracknell Residence

The intention was to create an interesting space for the client in front of the garage with muted grasses, seasonal bulbs, subtle perennials and textural evergreens. We wanted to challenge the notion that front gardens are invariably a spectacle for the passerby, whereby the homeowner can enjoy glimpses of seasonal beauty, by focusing displays in prominent areas for viewing. We wanted to create different rhythm’s using tall grasses whilst allowing repetition of the perennials to be a slightly wilder aesthetic intermingled together as a loose patterned community, with the hope of blurring the lines between a natural landscape and a North Vancouver front garden.

Our work explores livable landscapes that can connect humans with nature. Identifying the balance of the surrounding natural landscape, the architecture and the lifestyle of the people who reside there, our design process explores these complexities. Our installations include urban balcony gardens to expansive land sites, working collaboratively with our clients and thoughtful crafts people and professionals in order to reveal beautiful outdoor spaces. We are thoroughly grateful to be able to design, manage and maintain some truly beautiful, challenging and thought provoking gardens.