Andy Sturgeon Landscape and Garden Design

The new Mediterranean Garden at the National Trust's Beningbrough in Yorkshire is now open as part of our ongoing ten year masterplan for the property. With increasingly unpredictable and variable weather, we need to start changing the way we garden and I have taken the opportunity to embrace this at Beningbrough. The Italian Garden was in reality an idea from the later half of the twentieth century and so came without much in the way of historical baggage. Sandwiched between the Hall and the Walled Garden it was predominantly lawn and a few cherry trees and cypresses and was more or less a blank canvas. The ground was gently sloping which was a gift as it allowed us to make sure excess water drained off and free draining soil was imported and gently mounded to enhance the contouring. What we have created is in effect a vast gravel garden. Long low walls made from local York stone allow these contemporary architectural elements to sit comfortably in the historical setting and I hope that it will feel quite timeless. 📷National Trust/Anthony Chappel-Ross

The new Mediterranean Garden at the National Trust's Beningbrough in Yorkshire is now open as part of our ongoing ten year masterplan for the property. With increasingly unpredictable and variable weather, we need to start changing the way we garden and I have taken the opportunity to embrace this at Beningbrough. The Italian Garden was in reality an idea from the later half of the twentieth century and so came without much in the way of historical baggage. Sandwiched between the Hall and the Walled Garden it was predominantly lawn and a few cherry trees and cypresses and was more or less a blank canvas. The ground was gently sloping which was a gift as it allowed us to make sure excess water drained off and free draining soil was imported and gently mounded to enhance the contouring. What we have created is in effect a vast gravel garden. Long low walls made from local York stone allow these contemporary architectural elements to sit comfortably in the historical setting and I hope that it will feel quite timeless. 📷National Trust/Anthony Chappel-Ross

We’re excited to be part of the team developing 75 London Wall, where we are responsible for the public realm and roof terraces design. A key area of the development is the Prior’s Garden – an exciting new public realm area that adds to the urban fabric and links to a network of public spaces. Inspired by the medieval history of the site, where the River Walbrook once ran and passageways led through to Austin Friars House, the development includes Prior’s Court, a new passageway linking London Wall and Prior’s Garden to Great Winchester Street. Prior’s Garden will be a flexible destination space that includes seating and planting. As well as being a pleasant green area for relaxation and social gathering, Prior’s Garden will be an easily accessible arts and entertainment space for performances, workshops and rehearsals. It also will offer a link to other cultural venues close by in the City.   Real Estate Investors: Castleforge Developer: GAMUDA Architects: Orms

Congratulations to Alison Brooks Architects for their nomination for #OneAshleyRoad for the #HousingDesignAwards 2024. Our rooftop courtyard garden echoes their reinterpretation of the shape and colour of the iconic Berol Eagle Pencils that were once made at the adjacent Berol House. #alisonbrooksarchitects #communityarchitecture #tottenhamhale #regeneration #berolpencil