The brief
We are very accustomed to working on steep slopes in our part of Yorkshire and this client asked us to help stabilise the bank and create a low maintenance area that would enhance his home.
Our approach
We wanted to make sure the look and feel of the design was in keeping with the house and the local landscape, so the choice of materials was key. They have to be strong and serviceable, but attractive too. We also had to pay special attention to the engineering aspects to ensure the construction was sufficiently robust.
The result
The natural stone retaining walls with feature sleepers and bold white cobbles will need little or no maintenance but looks stunning!
Landscaping – bringing the outdoors in
The brief
After building a garden room for our client, they identified a desire to link two main areas of their garden and create wheelchair access so that the whole family could enjoy their outdoor space to the full.
Our approach
We wanted to ensure a seamless feel from indoors out into the garden so the choice of materials was important on this project. We also had to take care with the levels and manage the gradients to make wheelchair access safe. But our main objective was to create a stylish useable space for the client and their family.
The result
The design includes seating, water feature, car parking space and wheelchair ramp as well as outdoor lighting to make the space safe and accessible day and night.