Midcentury garden

A garden in keeping with a mid-century home

In Camberwell, a secluded mid-century estate occupies land that once belonged to a Georgian manor. This quiet enclave of just thirty-two houses has preserved its original character through a Scheme of Management that safeguards the architectural integrity of each property. This led us to a design that lets the house lead the garden. By studying the proportions of the house and extending a quiet geometric order outdoors, we created a strong visual and spatial relationship between building and garden. The result is a natural sense of balance and calm. 

We explored two design options with our clients, each testing a different paving colour and balance between openness and enclosure. The chosen scheme favoured generosity in planting, allowing the garden to feel immersive and layered. Two intimate seating areas, gently screened by multi-stem trees, are connected by a meandering path that invites slow movement through the space. Grasses and perennials weave throughout, bringing seasonal colour, texture, and a soft, naturalistic rhythm to the garden.