UNDERSTANDING

We start by understanding the physical, cultural and historical aspects of a place and endeavour to spend as much time on site as possible. Only then do we start to gain an understanding of how a place is used, it’s shifting temporal character and a sense of the ‘genius loci’. We then ascertain the client and users aspirations and find creative ways to illustrate our findings. This process may be enriched by precedent visits to relevant landscapes, gardens and nurseries.