Blackheath
Blackheath This listed building had a major extension and studio/gym added to the gardens. The landscaping was designed to meld these together, creating a soft sweep of grass planning around a new pool and patio. Stainless steel was used for a contemporary twist to the wall sculpture and soft corten steel blends with the planting. Larger tree specimens were used to gently screen the new studio and create a sense of enclosure, linking to the existing tree canopies. Service offered: Design, Landscaping
Enhancing a Woodland Garden: Letting in Light and Space
This delightful small contemporary garden backs onto woodland and is an enclosed and welcoming space that wraps around the house, creating a sense of place for this more modern building within the rural context and woodland views.
A Beautiful Monster – Landscape Architecture between assemblage and morphosis
The debate that Landscape Architecture is between assemblage and morphosis written in collaboration by CGLA's Head of Design - Eike Selby and Cristina Morbi.
Workshop: Sensing the Environment
On site sketching is more than just an observational exercise. What we try and capture when we sketch should be more emotive and an exercise in deconstructing the essence of a space. Exploring juxtapositions, contrasts, light and shadow. Our Head of Design Eike Selby was invited to lead a series of on-site workshops teaching architectural students how to perceive their environments.
Mentoring The New Generation – Eridona
This January we invited an work experience placement into CGLA. Eridona Kurtaj is studying Architecture and Environmental Design at the University of Westminster and joined us to gain some valuable hands on experience in Landscape Architecture.
What will it cost to create a level patio in a sloping garden?
Considering a level patio in your sloping garden? Learn about the costs involved in creating one and the factors to consider before making a decision.
Emma Asquith
Emma Asquith Head of Maintenance Team Email: emma@cgla.co.uk Emma Asquith works as our Head of Garden Maintenance, a position she has enjoyed for over six years now. Emma leads a strong and passionate team providing ongoing maintenance and support to a large and growing number of clients. Emma’s background is across diverse business, including management roles enables her to provide immediate and effective support to both Customers and her team, ensuring the successful day to day running of the Maintenances side of the business. Emma can often be seen visiting client’s gardens, both existing and new clients.
Brown Hart Gardens
CGLA have been commissioned to design 4 sculptural gateway structures for Brown Hart Gardens. Brown Hart Gardens is a raised public garden space immediately south of London’s Oxford Street. It sits on top of an electricity substation designed by Sir Stanley Peach, who built an enormous 950sq m roof on it and a domed gazebo with steps at either end for access. Currently there is a café to seat 50, and an assortment of seating areas and large planters filled specimen trees and perennials. The new sculptures aim to give the park a more iconic sense of identity that celebrate the Victorian era.
Designing a Large Family Garden with Curved Lawn Shapes
The large garden was redesigned to include a stunning water feature within a woodland setting. The garden included safe stepped areas moving from the patio through the formal planted garden to the large lawn area on towards the woods.
