Rewilding Project, Kent
FUSING HOUSE WITH LANDSCAPE
Inspiration for this garden was drawn from the surrounding landscape – this 12 acre site comprises a domestric garden around the farmhouse and three large fields that have been used for grazing sheep. The farmhouse is due to undergo some subtle remodelling, with a contemporary extension added, and felt detached from the landscape – and the epic view of the North Downs. We aimed to fuse the house to the landscape, by emulating the surrounding landscape within the site and creating a visual relationship between the two.
REWILDING
Our clients were keen on the idea of rewilding element of the landscape – the copses and scrub that would have once existed on this site, as well as creating wetland areas and bolstering native planting that already exists on site to aid drainage as the entire site is waterlogged after heavy rain.
Choosing Rigden Studio to design our garden was one of the best decisions ever. From the beginning, Tabitha and Helen listened carefully to our ambitious brief to reimagine our rambling 12 acres into a rewilded haven for our young family to grow with over time. The plan they’ve created for us is a vision in magical spaces, colour and texture all with a beautiful cohesion with the surrounding area and our house. We absolutely love it and can’t wait to continue working with them on the project.