La n dsc ape S t u dio
Formed in 2013, Viridian Landscape
Studio might appear to be a new kid
on the block in the world of landscape
design, until that is, the experience and
credentials of its two Directors is taken
into account.
The diverse careers of Andrew
Halksworth and Anne Jennings provides
Viridian with a wealth of experience,
knowledge and professional networks,
rivalling that of long-established
competitors and enabling the Studio to
take on complex, diverse and exciting
projects.
Andrew studied at UCL’s Architecture
School, specialising in Landscape
Architecture and Town Planning,
followed by a Master’s in Landscape
Ecology. He then worked in design,
development and construction throughout
the UK, Hong Kong, the Middle East and
West Germany.
He advises and acts as consultant on
a wide range of complex landscape
projects, including the green screen
planting installations at Kia Oval, home
of Surrey County Cricket Club. As the
owner of Tendercare Nurseries Andrew
developed unrivalled expertise in the
procurement, supply and installation of
mature trees.
Anne’s long experience as a garden and
landscape designer has provided her
with a broad and diverse portfolio that
ranges from London Squares to schools,
mixed use commercial sites and top
end domestic gardens, including those
surrounding a £30m Hampstead newbuild. Anne is also a knowledgeable
garden historian, working as advisor
and consultant for projects set within
sensitive and heritage sites. For several
years she worked with Octagon
Developments on a large historic estate
in Kingswood, Surrey and acted as
the company’s Expert Witness at a
successful planning appeal.
Anne is the author of a number
of gardening books, has written
for magazines and has appeared
on television and radio gardening
programmes.
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She is currently shortlisted for ‘Designer
of the Year’ award, part of the Garden
Retail and Garden Industry Awards.
Viridian is committed to creating
quality private and public landscapes
and gardens and has forged strong
relationships with property developers
and architects who turn time and again
to the Studio for support. They have
developed a niche offer that provides a
service from pre-planning stages through
the planning and design process and onto
implementation.
The Directors are looking forward to
an exciting 2016, having already been
appointed as the design team to work
with Cheltenham Ladies’ College until
2020 as part of a rolling programme to
refurbish all the school boarding houses.
And, with a small but exquisite garden
in Chelsea to finalise in February by
craning 1200 litre trees into their planting
position, the year will definitely start off
on a high!
Contact us at [email protected] to
discuss any garden or landscape projects