Detailed concept drawings give a clear picture of the finished water feature. The stepping stone flags appear to float on the water's surface

Urban Oasis

The formal water feature is used to maximum effect in this small courtyard space while the stepping stone flags appear to float on the water’s surface. The strong architectural lines of the design draw the eye towards the focal point bench.

With this garden design the staggered line of the retaining wall adds visual interest to the finished garden.

Viewed from the dining room, the cascading pool, coupled with surrounding architectural planting, provides a strong visual link with the garden. The combination of rendered retaining walls, granite cobbles and cut stone paving adds richness to the final design.

The split level cascade water feature provides sound and movement within this small space

Careful use of plant form and texture with a restricted colour palette were key to the design of this small garden

The use of bamboo adds an exotic feel to this courtyard garden

The split level cascade water feature provides sound and movement within this small space, while the use of bamboo adds height and an exotic feel to the garden.

Here again, the two water features are central to the layout of both spaces. Careful use of plant form and texture with a restricted colour palette were key to the design of this garden.