Design Services
The creation of a truly resonant landscape requires a deep and intelligent reading of a place. Our services are founded on this principle, informed by a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, compliant with the Landscape Institute, and grounded on experience in practice, that provide the tools to understand a site's unique human history and environmental ecology.
This advanced, research-led training moves beyond the scale of a conventional garden, enabling us to work with the complex systems that shape our environment.
We design with an understanding of landscape as a whole, from the technical details of construction and materiality to the strategic development of climate-resilient planting communities. Our work is to synthesise this knowledge into a singular, cohesive vision.
The services offered are partnerships in creating a landscape of lasting meaning, places that are not only beautiful and functional, but also sustainable, technically sound, legally compliant, intellectually coherent, and profoundly connected to their context.
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Design it.
Concept Design
CW Landscape Architecture offers a comprehensive Concept Design service (up to stage 3 or 4) for those embarking on a garden transformation. This initial phase involves a thorough site survey to understand the unique characteristics of your property, including its heritage, ecology, and existing architectural context.
Drawing inspiration from these insights, CWLA develops creative concept designs and mood boards, providing compelling design inspiration that aligns with your vision (up to stage 3). This can be taken further with a full scale Master Plan to take to contractors (stage 4). This service establishes a clear, contextual, and thoughtful direction for your future garden.
Key Inclusions:
Site survey
Concept designs
Mood boards and design inspiration
Clear design direction
Optional: (Stage 4) Full Master Plan to take the design forward
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Live it.
Full Detailed Design
Building upon the Concept Design, the Full Detailed Design service delivers a complete garden, bringing your vision to life with precision and expertise (up to stages 5 or 6).
This includes fully specified designs, supported by detailed 3D visualisations that allow you to truly envision your future garden. CWLA provides comprehensive design dimensions to support the garden build, alongside meticulously crafted planting plans and innovative lighting, pool, and furniture designs, where needed.
Every decision is informed by CWLA's specialism in future-proofed landscapes, ensuring ecologically sound strategies for enduring beauty.
Key Inclusions:
Following from stages 1 to 4:
Master Plan
Fully specified architectural designs
3D visualisations
Design dimensions for build
Planting Plan
Pool, Furniture, AV, Electronics, and Lighting plans (if desired)
On-site design oversight (if desired)
An on-going garden management plan
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Explore it.
Ancillary service: Design Consultation
For those seeking expert guidance or fresh perspectives on their existing garden, CWLA offers a targeted Design Consultation service. This one-hour virtual or face-to-face consultation provides design inspiration and planting ideas tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you are new to gardening or a seasoned enthusiast, this is an opportunity to have your questions answered and ideas flowing. This service provides actionable insights to transform your outdoor space, supported by CWLA’s multidisciplinary expertise.
Key Inclusions:
One-hour virtual or in-person consultation
Garden layout and design ideas
Planting inspiration and material suggestions
Summary of design ideas and suggestions
Fee: from £150/hour
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Plant it.
Ancillary service: Bespoke Planting Plan
For clients who appreciate a beautiful garden but seek expert guidance in achieving their vision, CWLA offers a bespoke Planting Plan service. This dedicated service is designed to transform and revitalise your outdoor space, whether it involves a comprehensive redesign or a focused refresh of a smaller area. Your tailored plan will outline a carefully restrained palette of dynamic, climate-resilient plants, selected for their ecological soundness, minimal irrigation needs, and ability to enhance biodiversity.
Key Inclusions:
List of recommended plants (names, sizes, quantities)
Plan showing where to plant
Mood board to visualise new planting
Optional sourcing and planting of trees/plants
Fee: from £150/hour