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Hedging is used to partition the garden, with meandering gravel pathways linking the distinct spaces. To the front of the house is a bold, minimalist composition of clipped beech cylinder hedges and ornamental grasses. This transitions into a naturalistic gravel garden where the main seating areas are surrounded by planting of birch trees, pines, grasses, and flowering perennials. The pathway then leads through a beautiful wildflower meadow to a relaxed kitchen garden.

Mixing sleek hard landscaping with drifts of soft planting, the garden provided a contemporary yet relaxing city haven for a professional couple to unwind in. The garden took its inspiration from the Silent Pool Distillery, located in the beautiful, rural landscape of the Surrey Hills. A raised, infinity-edged water feature reflected the spring-fed Silent Pool, a source of water for the gin. The quality UK-sourced materials used in the garden included textural Portland stone, Purbeck walling and weathered oak. The intricate gin-making process was represented through the laser-cut copper panels, polished copper distillation helmets and a central ‘citrus peel’ sculpture. Native, multi-stemmed trees created a canopy that provided a layer of privacy from neighouring properties. The planting, in tones of predominantly blues, whites, greens and hints of copper, subtly blends to create a calming ambience.

Annaick Guitteny

Translucent, portable light object with round, stainless steel aperture, and high strength, opalescent plastic lamp shade. With its IP44 class protection type, as well as supply line and power plug, this luminaire can be used almost anywhere, and is an attention getter in every yard.

Tim Crocker

Photography by Tom Ferguson

Front courtyard planting

Toby Scott

David Straight

A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.

Patrick Redmond

Vibrant Modern Garden, Surrey, UK

Photo credit: Jason Busch

Darren Kerr