Capital Garden Landscapes Awards

Awards for Capital Garden Landscapes include

National Landscape Awards 2006 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost between £50,000 and £100,000)
Project: Build of domestic garden in Rosecroft Avenue, London.

The judges said: "The clients had inherited a large, steeply sloping garden dominated by Beech trees and very little else. The brief was to provide a large level lawn area, extended lower terrace and a garden office towards the rear of the site. The house is Grade II listed and the design first had to be approved by the planning authorities. The resulting scheme divides the space into three sections, using brick built walls and sleepers to structure the levels. There is a path linking the three areas and whilst the planting in the lower terrace had a Mediterranean feel, the middle-section is distincly cottagey. The top section provides a woodland setting from where there are interesting views of the rest of the garden. "

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National Landscape Awards 2005 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost between £10,000 and £50,000)
Project: Build of domestic garden in Duncan Terrace, London.

The judges said: "The design and layout which creates various levels to this 1833 mid terace house has been achieved to great effect. The 'moongate' door is an excellent focal point and the talking point of all visitors!

"The use of plant material in achieving interest and a mature feel has been undertaken with great skill and the whole garden provides an effective area of privacy. A delight to judge and sit in!"

Project Brief: Capital Gardens’ award-winning garden is situated in Islington, London and has been designed to be an ideal space for entertaining adults and children alike. The new hard landscaping scheme reflects the client’s wishes for a mature, modern space with a sense of fun and playfulness and features circular paving, seating areas, a water feature and border lighting, making the garden a delight throughout the day and night.
National Landscape Awards 2004 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost between £10,000 and £50,000)
Project: Build of domestic garden in Golders Green, London.

The judges said: "A delightful project which reflects the age of the house, but at the same time offer a modern feel that links in well to the spacious extension. There is a good mixture of planting. About a third of the garden is devoted to a woodland type setting which creates a most interesting feature in this suburban garden. All work is of a high standard."

Project Brief: The client had decided to undertake a significant extension to the house thereby eating into what was already a small paved area. The extension was to be furbished in a contemporary style with clean straight lines and large windows and doors to create a feeling of outdoors whilst inside the building.

The brief was to create a vista to be viewed from inside the new extension, whilst keeping a more traditional feel towards the rear of the garden with the creation of a perfectly level croquet lawn which the family could enjoy. Due to costs incurred during the creation of the house extension, the garden had to be built within strict budgetary contraints.

The challenge posed was that the area was divided down its length by a significant slope which needed to be incorporated into the design. This aspect was dealt with by the creation of a 'woodland walk', allowing for a sense of seclusion which further highlights the openness of the lawn and paved areas. The use of natural materials allows it to retain a traditional and country cottage feel, which complements the other tradtional and contemporary elements.

Work Completed: The first stage of work involved digging out for a new sunken patio and keeping the resulting soil to be used to raise the levels for the mini-croquet lawn. The soil was levelled and retained using timber rounds. The small curved pergola enhances the curve of the lawn and provides a suitable focal point for the back of the garden. The paving was chosen to reflect the clean lines of the new house extension whilst also keeping budget in mind. The wide expansive steps open up the whole garden from inside the extension.

Mixed planting provides seasonal colour and evergreen structure reflecting the different environments. Lighting highlights planting and the lower paved area.

The client is delighted with the increase in usable space and spend hours looking from the house into the garden where it is perfectly framed by the large patio doors.
National Landscape Awards 2003 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost over £10,000)
Project: Build of domestic garden in London N1 (design provided by client).

The judges said: "This development consists mainly of extensive paving and retaining walls all constructed to a very high standard and complemented by the careful use of structured planting. The initial impact is dramatic and it is obvious that the clients' wishes have been totally fulfilled. The commitment to boldness by the client to provide something "very special" for themselves is to their credit.
National Landscape Awards 2002 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost over £10,000)
Project: Design and Build of domestic garden in London NW3.

The judges said: "The total re-design and construction of the front and rear gardens has been undertaken to a very high standard. The classical type design incorporates a strong children's play theme including a delightful playhouse. The extensive decking with tiered curved steps, leading onto the lawn and incorporating discrete lighting is a worthy feature. A well worthwhile entry.
National Landscape Awards 2002 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme (cost over £10,000)
Project: Design and Build of domestic garden in London NW8. .

The judges said: "This 7th floor apartment's roof garden has been carefully thought out and the standard of materials and planting is excellent. All materials were delivered via the lift and staff were caring and careful throughout the contract period."
National Landscape Awards 2000 - Domestic Garden Scheme Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme
Project: Design and Build of domestic garden in North London.

The judges said: " Capital Gardens Landscapes have created a stylish, beautifully detailed and constructed garden fulfiling an exacting brief. Clearly defined subdivisions within the garden are detailed in interesting and at times innovative ways.

The problem of overlooking is solved with screens and the selection of mature plants, notably black bamboo at the end of the garden. The relationship between plants and hard details within the garden is handled with sound horticultural knowledge and considerable flair. The garden was a pleasure to be in.
National Landscape Awards 1999 - Soft Landscape Construction Winner

Award for: Mainly Soft Landscape Construction Scheme - Under 1 Hectare
Project: Design and Build of domestic rear garden in South London, SW12.

The judges said: " Capital Gardens Landscapes have created a stylish, beautifully detailed and constructed garden fulfiling an exacting brief. Clearly defined subdivisions within the garden are detailed in interesting and at times innovative ways.
National Landscape Awards 1998 - Design and Build Award Winner

Award for: Domestic Garden Scheme Construction
Project: Build of domestic garden in North London, N7.

The judges said: "This modern garden has been created in a home in London five storeys up and all the materials were carried up the stairways. Hard landscaping is evident with decking and metal pergolas. Modern architecture is evident with mirrors used to reflect off the wall giving a spacious effect. A very unusual design and worthy of being a winner.

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