GOLD award - Bloom - Large garden category. The garden serves as a place of solitude, a sanctuary where the owner can temporarily detach and enjoy peace and silence within a series of relaxing landscape spaces. A key feature is a secluded sheltered alcove, which can only be accessed over a circular pool. Contemporary in design, structured with curved and sloped walls which gradually reveal the inner garden refuge.

GOLD Award - Large garden category - Bloom 2016. A bedroom has been integrated into the core landscape design. This creative garden design is based on a calming relaxing theme with soft textures and soothing colours. A seamless transition between the interior and exterior links landscape and architecture.

An integrated landscape architectural approach for a large rural site in Co. Kildare. We developed a masterplan and detailed design package for the entire site. A design based on muted colours and simple greenery where geometry and form take priority. The creative and sensitive landscape design takes inspiration from the Irish rural landscape.

GOLD Award - Medium garden category- Bloom 2015. This award winning garden design was for Ronald McDonald House Charity. A sanctuary garden, warm and inviting for both adults and children. The landscape design solution captures and promotes an appropriate ambiance and awareness for the comfort provided by Ronald McDonald House Charity

An extensive landscape masterplan design to transform a rural greenfield site into a large contemporary theme park. A landscape design was developed to accommodate an intricate network of landscape features, visitor attractions and feature buildings. The park design was implemented in advance of the building construction.

A high end garden design consisting of a sunken retreat which serves as a private refuge for a keen reader. The sheltered alcove is wrapped with gentle mounding and a soothing planting theme to create an ideal relaxation garden.

A garden design for film-score composer who is also a keen plants person. The garden serves as a place of creativity, to be inspired, to relax and collaborate with invited colleagues within the tranquil garden environment surrounded with lush planting and the gentle sound of water.

A garden design for a contemporary dwelling. The kitchen dining areas were located at first floor level from which the owners could enjoy expansive views to the sea. The brief was to create lower level sanctuary gardens to be viewed from above and which would provide shelter and a range of private alcoves for seating and gathering within the private garden setting.

GOLD Award - Large garden category- Bloom 2015. A striking contemporary landscape design with multiple viewing points for various perspectives of the garden. A simple, soft flowing theme, leading to a two tiered structure with a lower level retreat and an upper level viewing sun-trap platform. A garden design to illustrate an integrated landscape architectural solution.

Peoples Choice Award - Bloom 2009. A showpiece garden design based on a sunken sheltered alcove retreat. Sleek modern stainless steel structures and water features cut through the lush planting and simple rolling lawns. An example of landscape architecture resonant of the Irish rural landscape.

This is a special wedding garden created at Killashee house hotel in Co. Kildare. Based on the concept of a journey, this landscape design is tailored to provide ample room for outdoor living, dining and colour, display and interest for product launches and functions as an integral component within the design of the hotel grounds.

An award winning garden design at Bloom 2014 for the Kildare Growers group. The landscape design concept is based on a warm inviting colour scheme. Large blocks of Lavenders and Dianthus contrast with complex mixed planting. The planting wraps around a sunken refuge to create an embracing theme for Crumlin Children's hospital.

As landscape architects we were asked to come up with a creative garden design based on a Victorian theme. The garden layout consisted of a secret lawn alcove surrounded by hedging, a sunken paved area and a warm colour scheme based on pinks and cream. An award winning garden design from Bloom 2014.

A garden design for a site surrounding a large sandstone country residence. The garden design includes a number of distinct zones to create interesting walks around the property. The gardens range from formal areas to suntrap paved areas, to informal gardens with water feature cascades. Unique sculptural focal point pieces have been incorporated into the design.

A landscape design where contextual outdoor entertainment areas were designed to integrate with each room in the house. An integrated landscape architectual approach where continuity of materials and finishes tie the garden with the natural dry-stone facades of the building and provide complimentary designed outdoor living areas.

Award winning garden design from Bloom 2013. An outstanding garden design busting with colour. The landscape design is based on the concept of a journey, a sanctuary, an embracing theme and a warm endearing image. The garden incorporates an alternative ‘lawn bridge’ a unique garden pod pavillion and subtle water features which fuse landscape and architecture.

A very special hospital memorial garden for use by oncology patients to relax, reflect and contemplate in beautiful outdoor surroundings. Inspired by the wishes of James O'Brien, who's family along with hospital staff ensured the garden was built for future patients to enjoy. Artist Jim Dunn was commissioned to paint a mural of a local vista from the O'Brien residence which forms an integral part of this hospital garden.

A landscape design for a large urban garden in Blackrock, south Dublin with extensive outdoor entertainment areas. In this garden design the materials and colours were chosen to compliment and harmonise with the materials used in the interiors of the house. The design soluton incorporates ample room for play and large subdivided patios.

We were commissioned as landscape architects to create a sympathetic design for the grounds of this hotel which blends the contrasting modern and the traditional aspects of the hotel buildings with the grounds. The landscape design incorporates wedding garden areas, reception and relaxation areas throughout the hotel grounds.

A close collaboration between landscape architect and architect resulted in a tranquil garden design surrounding an unusual Log house set within a woodland. The landscape plan involved extensive modifications to site levels, access and carparking to integrate the house fully into the garden setting.

A garden design for a small garden to show how much can be incorporated within a limited space. Includes, decking, a garden Wendy House, a small lawn, Barbeque seating area, a winding pathway and raised beds overflowing with a cool white colour scheme with a hint of blue. A landscape architectural solution to illustate creative subdivision of space.

A landscape architectural solution for a hospital courtyard, hotel or school garden. A visually striking gathering space, suitable for any semi-public area. The landscape design is based on a nautical theme with interesting architectural canopies, hidden port hole viewing areas and a soft curved design.

A garden design for an exceptionally large formal residence on a very constricted site. The landscape design draws attention inwards and away from the very irregular boundaries. Located at the presigious K Club golf copursein Co. Kildare, the landscaqpe plan for this property uses extensive limestone detailing and drifts of ornamental planting for colour for year round interest.

As landscape architects we were commissioned to transform a substantial site of over twenty acres into a relaxing and calming gardenesque setting as an essential element in the therapy provided. Included a landscape masterplan for the site - access roads, car parking, retaining walls, surface treatments. The landscape design transformed rectangular courtyards into therapeutic spaces.

This sensory garden design was the winning entry in a design comptetition for a garden at the ACRE project in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. As landscape architects our design brief was to come up with a landscape layout and plant selection which provides year round spatial and sensory interest.

The landscape design involved creating a large inviting sanctuary garden at the hectic ploughing Championships. Included Tipee style marquees, water features and stone seating areas. The planting design was based on flowing grasses, bamboos and a touch of Autumn colour. A soothing and relaxing oasis with striking architectural elements within the landscape setting.

A landscape design consisting of sweeping 'celestrial blue' walls, striking curves and paving patterns and a neutral colour scheme based on soft greens. The planting design is based primarily on textural contrast. A modern award winning garden design from Bloom 2014. The design incorporates the creative use of unique food producing pods.

This garden design includes an intimate secluded space incoprorating a hidden Arbour, an oval lawn and a partially sunken patio surrounded by low wall informal seating. A rich complex colour scheme of wines, reds, yellow and burnt orange flows throughout. To illustate an award winning garden design for a small space.

The landscape design for this area involved a complete transformation of a tired and underutilized rear garden in south Dublin. Includes a complete new landscape layout finished with detailed stonework and mature planting. The garden design upgrades the existing layout and adds quality finishes and features.

In this courtyard design, a bleak and dull corner of a school was transformed into a centerpiece garden area accessed from the key assembly area. The transformation of this lifeless space has resulted in a substantial upgrade to the facility and enhances the work environment greatly within the school grounds for student and teachers alike.

We were commissioned as landscape architects to design the entrance and aproach for a high end residential development where the central focus is an elaborate water feature framed with drifts of perennials and ornamental shrubbery. The landscape design creates a sequence of flowing spaces at the entrance area of this upmarket residential development.

This landscape design transformed an under-utilised part of the hospital grounds into a soothing contemplative space where hospital staff and patients can escape to relax and re-focus. The garden design incorporates gentle water features to provide a calming effect and a planting design has been put in place which will mature into a soothing white display.

This garden design is based on warm and inviting colours.The garden layout uses straight lines and geometric shapes. A raised lawn provides a degree of separation to accommodate the private dining area at the rear. A warm burgundy wine colour theme is used throughout to give this garden design its distinct character. Award winning garden design from Bloom 2013.

Bloom 2013. This garden design shows the potential of a narrow space. The landscape design solution uses a central sunken area to separate the entertainment from the house. The functional shed is integrated close to the house. The garden layout is based on a very simple formal structure with cool colours throughout. An Award winning garden design from Bloom 2013.

The landscape design layout for this area is based on a free flowing design with simple greenery and textural contrast. The garden design focuses on a relaxing retreat with a hidden water feature in the sunken private space. The flowing curves lead the eye gracefully from one area to the next. Award winning garden from Bloom 2014.

This garden design includes extensive outdoor living areas to create privacy and uses a suite of materials to compliment the warm colours, materials and finishes in the house. Particular care was taken with the landscape plan to link the outdoor spaces with the interior design style. A seamless transition between landscape and architecture.

We developed a landscape masterplan for the grounds around this large rural residence in Co. Kilkenny The landscape design consisted of earth-modelling and perimeter buffering to provide shelter and enclosure with this windswept site. The garden design consisted of extensive stone detailing to tie with the style of the dwelling.

A special garden design to commemorate the 50th avnniversary of Sr. Consilio setting up Cuan Mhuire. The garden concept is based on three segregated circular alcoves for contemplation, reflection and therapy. Each alcove is surrounded by planting for a calming efect and framed with hedging. Shows the importance of landscape architecture in the rehabilitation therapy

This garden design included a tranquil entertainment garden space, which provides for varying degrees of privacy within a lush planted setting. The planting design is based on a cool blue and white colour scheme. To illustrate a creative landscape design alternative for a small suburban garden.

The landscape design for this garden was based on a kitchen garden theme with a simple traditional layout, warm inviting colours and lots of edible plants. The garden design concisted of a very simple structure and incorporated adjacent seating and entertaining areas.

This garden design was an example of a small urban garden based on a circular theme to soften the rectangular plot, with simple textural contrasts and subtle colour. The circular decking design and offset shed location offer layout ideas for small garden owners.

The garden design solution for this small urban plot included ideas for a small family garden catering for Grandparents to Toddlers. Relaxation, play and grow your own are all designed into a visually pleasing layout within a very small plot. Offers a range of design options for small suburban gardens.

The garden design is based on a comercial pavillion at a trade show. The landscape design for the offset space includes an unusual feature area with stainless steel raised beds and a stainless steel water feature as a show centerpiece. An example of temporary architecture integrated into a temporary show garden setting.

The landscape design for this area in Co. Kildare is based on providing a simple canvas where there was a sharp incline at the rear of this equine property. Theat the rear of the house. The garden design proposal incoprorates a network of stone retaining wall, simple rolling lawns and a water feature cascades which integrates into the slope.

We were commissioned to come up with a landscape architectural solution for a riverside promenade with various surface details, planting and cantilevered decking to slow people and direct focus from this residential development towards the beautiful river setting. The landscape design incorporates surface textures and cantilevered viewing points.

The landscape design for this hotel garden project involved the creation of an unusual design for a central courtyard visible from the key meeting rooms within the hotel. The garden design creates a range of alcove spaces and seating area which become invaluable within the hotel grounds.

As landscape architects our brief for this residential complex was to design a series of complimentary garden areas located on a podium deck above an underground car-park. The landscape design involved creating a network of walkways, feature alcoves and secluded areas within this high density residential development.

We were commissioned as landscape architects to formulate an overall landscape masterplan for two large residences on a sixty acre plot in Co. Laois. The landscape design included extensive tree planting, a lake, parkland areas, road frontage treatment, buffering and individual gardens surrounding each rural property.

We were comissioned to design three contrasting urban front garden layouts using mid range materials at Bloom 2013. These garden designs were to illustrate how a very small front garden space can greatly enhance each the house façade. A pedestrian only front garden, in addition to alternative designs which accommodate angular car parking integrated into a modern garden design theme.

The landscape design solution for this small urban back garden is based on a diamond shaped sunken central area, wrapped with lush planting and a simple pebble surface surrounded by brick edging. A simple inexpensive solution for a small plot.

The landscape design for the grounds around this hotel in Kerry have been planned so that the visitor is enticed to progress through a sequence of gardens each with its own distinct character. As landscape architects our brief was to create a beautiful space for weddings, celebrations or just a tranquil walk in the evenings.

As landscape consultants, we were commissioned to advise on a riverside park where site disturbance was kept to a minimum and the key natural assets of the site were accentuated.

The landscape design involved a layout of sweeping curved built-in planters to create a unique courtyard design within this high density apartment development. As the area is very visible from the upper level apartments, our brief was to create an interesting pattern when viewed from above.

A landscape design for a sloped embankment at the rear of a country property. As landscape architects we were commissioned to come up with a creative landscape design solution. To illustrate the importance, and often complexity and of setting up an initial landscape structure within any site.

Examples of hand drawn colour rendered plans. We often use these types of plans for teasing out of the design concept and to convey the character and feel of the proposal to clients