Landscape & Urban Design Issue 27 2017 | Page 31

Helen Evison TEXT Helen Evison PHOTO Martine Brisson for some time, but until now it has been quite basic due to the practical limitations of available software.  Now, with the help of virtual photo realistic images, people can understand concepts and designs fully whether they are customers, consultees, public or the team. “You can’t anticipate how the launch of a new garden design style will be received so it’s a step into the unknown. You have to have faith, good plans and a good team” said Mairis. According to Edward, having the best visual material helps because then the team can all really understand how to create the finished garden and this facilitated the process of addressing the detail. The CGI image used in the planning of this show garden was the best visual tool to bring the team all onto the same page but it was a whole lot more. Taking centre stage within Landscape & Urban Design 31