Greenwich Peninsula Gardens, London
Secluded courtyard garden, Farringdon, London
Location: Farringdon, London
Client: Private
Status: Completed
Project: Residential, Town & Roof Gardens
A small city garden, doubled in size and spirit
The challenging practicalities of this small city garden — a podium above a car park with limited weight-loading points, soil depth and very difficult access — required a thoughtful approach to bring the client’s brief to life, collaborating closely with the interior designer, Studio Mica.
Most important was the need to create a sense of seclusion without sacrificing the limited light this courtyard garden received and create a convivial entertaining place that flowed seamlessly from indoors to out.
Tree ferns, deftly planted at varying heights, create a sense of enclosure, providing much-needed privacy without overwhelming the space. Materials reflect London’s industrial past – Farringdon specifically – whilst complementing the bronze and green hues of the naturalistic, relaxed planting.
Further amplifying the sense of depth, space and intimacy, dark green painted brick and smoke-black mirrors create the illusion of a London city garden that’s doubled in size.
Photography: Rachel Warne
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