Kingdom Gardens
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The existing garden benefited from a sheltered aspect and a peaceful, private setting.
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The existing garden space felt uninviting, with insufficient space for entertaining and child′s play
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The existing garden sloped awkwardly with a stone retaining wall close to the house.
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Hand draw designs, including bird′s eye view, perspectives and cross-sections allow the client to fully visualise the proposed transformation
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The site is marked out in accordance with the design
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Our dedicated, in-house build team are committed to working at the highest possible standard
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Levels within the garden had to be addressed and excess soil excavated in order to create space.
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Retaining walls are constructed using blockwork with a decorative dry stone walling facade
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Retaining walls will create new, level areas to maximise useable space within the new garden
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
It was essential to address the drainage issues associated with a sloping garden and moorside situation
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
Tiers of planting terraces create an open and pleasing view of the garden from the house
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The dry stone walling facade is built using reclaimed York stone from a local quarry
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The lowest tier of the amphitheatre is designed to be an integral stone bench
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - BUILD PROCESS
The new garden was to include a well-considered range of materials with contrasting textures and colours
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - PLANTING STAGE
A combination of bold, architectural plants are selected to complement and soften the hard landscaping
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - PLANTING STAGE
New planting designed to bring colour and and all year round interest.
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - PLANTING STAGE
Plant varieties are repeated throughout the space to create a sense of rhythm and harmony
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - COMPLETED GARDEN ONE YEAR LATER
Sweeping, curved walls are animated by plants and a luxuriant, lush lawn
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - COMPLETED GARDEN ONE YEAR LATER
The new garden is a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary materials
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - COMPLETED GARDEN ONE YEAR LATER
Where there was previously a steep bank, now the perfect place for relaxing and unwinding
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - COMPLETED GARDEN ONE YEAR LATER
The new garden is soft and curvilinear in layout with a range of functional spaces suitable for the whole family to enjoy
CASE STUDY - ILKLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE - COMPLETED GARDEN ONE YEAR LATER
The new garden is vibrant and welcoming - creating the perfect setting for dining and entertaining ’al fresco’
The brief
A first meeting establishes needs, ideas and budget. We'll "walk" your garden to identify problems, potential and preferences.
We'll show you our portfolio to help spark ideas and demonstrate practicalities.
The resultant brief will be sent for approval.
The design
Following approval of the brief a detailed, to scale, plan of the existing garden is drawn up. Photographs will be taken recording current character, views, aspect, screening, microclimate, soil type and drainage.
We'll meet again to discuss initial ideas and sketches driven out from the brief and plan. You'll be able to consider different solutions, give input and decide on the favoured design.
A final detailed, to scale, design plan will be prepared.
The build
Our full-time in-house construction team will carry out all works. Business Proprietor and Construction Manager James is on site daily. He takes a rigorous, hand-on approach, personally implementing and directly supervising all elements of the build.
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