We design beautiful, resilient landscapes that connect people to place, nature, and one another.

Harris Bugg Studio is an award-winning landscape and garden design practice based in London, Devon & Scotland. Working across the UK and Europe, we are known for creating beautiful, environmentally intelligent landscapes and gardens that are rooted in place, rich in meaning, and resilient in the face of a changing climate.

Founded by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg in 2017, the studio has earned an international reputation for combining design elegance with ecological depth, crafting spaces that are as emotionally resonant as they are environmentally responsive.

From regenerative rooftop forests to wildlife-friendly city gardens, our work spans scales and typologies, united by a belief in the
transformative power of landscape.

“…a reputation for delivering creative and eye-catching gardens.”Country Life

“Personable, meticulous and committed, they have really listened to the brief.”Lucy Ried, Assistant Director Operations, National Trust

“Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg are pioneering design talents of their generation.”Marcus Chilton-Jones, Curator, RHS Garden Bridgewater

Latest news: Planning permissions granted for the Barbican Renewal Programme

Planning permission has been granted for the Barbican Renewal Programme, a serious milestone for an iconic place.

This has been a huge effort led by Allies and Morrison and The Planning Lab, working closely with Buro Happold, Asif Khan Studios and ourselves, in ongoing dialogue with the City of London Corporation and consultees including 20th Century Society and Historic England.

We’re leading on the Conservatory planting renewal and long-term curatorial strategy, working closely with Conservatory Head Gardener Marta Lowcewicz and the horticultural team.

Planning approval matters, because it enables a full renewal of the Conservatory glass roof, building fabric and operational systems, so the infrastructure properly serves the horticultural work and the living collection can thrive.

Feature story: Our conversation with Wallpaper*

With plans for the Barbican Conservatory now being submitted for planning, Wallpaper* sat down with Charlotte Harris to talk about the “esteemed yet challenging task of revamping such a beloved indoor landscape”, and the pleasure working alongside the wider design team.

Read the article here.

Latest Press: Gardens Illustrated – design details

In the last of her award-winning Design Details series, Charlotte dedicates her column to stylish container gardens. Learn how we design green spaces when there isn’t a garden, in the traditional sense.

Latest Project: Dorset meadow garden

A long-term project transforming the expansive grounds of a Grade II listed property, including ornamental garden spaces, kitchen garden and tranquil pool garden – all carefully feathered into the fields and the landscape beyond.

In this first phase, we have planted a significant topiary hedge for privacy and structure, as well as a crab apple orchard, and a summer meadow. Paths are mown through and it’s being used as a lovely spot for picnics, playfulness and drinks.

Read more here.