Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018 | Page 4

OCTAGON 1. What do Octagon think is the quantity, and this definitely filters developments? through to the green space design. Green space is absolutely vital in new developments, whether in one of our individual homes or larger developments and schemes, it plays a different role every time. Some require opulence and grandeur, while others want something a little more understated. I believe the landscaping is just as important as the homes themselves, and at Octagon, we like to take a ‘less is more’ approach. We are renowned making the most of our garden spaces and generous landscaping - it’s about 4 the quality of build rather than role of green space in new Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018 2. Do you think green space adds value and why? 3. What are your guiding principles in shaping green space? The main aim is always to create a private amenity space for our clients, somewhere tranquil and secluded. Green space definitely adds value, This can be more challenging with it creates a serene vista for any our London-based schemes, because development . there’s less space to work with, so we We are known for our super luxury have to get more creative. new homes, so work very hard to We often work closely with the finish them off perfectly. Every residents of the neighbouring homes Octagon home comes with a fully to ensure their privacy is maintained landscaped and planted garden, this is as well – sometimes offering to plant a principle the company have always mature trees or hedging on their land adhered to since it started building too! over three decades ago.