Landscape & Urban Design Issue 32 2018 | Page 4

REFINED RUSTICITY It was vital a new garden at Bay York stone, echoing the renewed Tree Farm reflect the tasteful strength of the buildings. On and sophisticated renovation the other hand, use of cedar of its ancient farmhouse. The cladding and decking evoke team at Bestall & Co knew that the spirit of the surrounding the design had to be modern, yet woodlands. sympathetic to the feel of this imposing property. It also had to sit The greys and black of the well in its vantage point above the stylish outdoor furniture, breathtaking scenery beyond. the framework of the Alitex greenhouse and the slate of the This southwest-facing space spherical James Parker water was redesigned and rebuilt over feature add a hit of modernity. three phases. Bestall & Co decided So too does the inclusion of a very early on to create a cultured bronze-effect sculptural piece as contemporary garden. The team a focal point to the southeast of developed clean lines composed the garden. of resilient Indian sandstone and The team at Bestall & Co knew that the design had to be modern, yet sympathetic to the feel of this imposing property 4