The Daily Telegraph Garden
designed by Marcus Barnett
Inspired by the De Stijl Movement, this garden reflected strong rectilinear geometry with differently sized planting blocks, contributing colour and textural relief, whether viewing from within or above the garden.
Two walls punctuated the boundary hedges and acted as a foil for the plants and garden. Trees and hedges introduced vertical detailing, sculptural form and dappled shade. These formed the main structural elements and complemented a series of paths and waterways.
Marcus selected plants to provide harmonious tonal balance and textural contrast within rectilinear planting spaces. Vibrant primary colours and closely related tones used by the De Stijl Movement were emphasised, with restful and balancing foils of green and white.
