Events Venue – West London

Brief

Re-design of the gardens at the historic Cambridge Cottage to improve use for events, including weddings.

Approach

The concept is based on a modern interpretation of the much-loved Victorian pastime of “promenading”.

The design incorporates large, open terraces and lawn areas for socialising and ceremonies; a series of interconnected paths to explore and ‘bump into’ other attendees, seating under dappled shade and partially secluded “retreats” to discover and enjoy.

Formal planting and sculptural trees provides year-round structure near the building, while naturalistic planting dominates the area around paths, with one strong vein of purple planting threaded through the beds.