Andrew is a British Garden Designer and educationalist based in London and Wales.
His work is often described as naturalistic, creating a conversation between house and garden, ultimately with the landscape beyond. Having spent much of his childhood growing up in the English countryside, Andrew’s gardens are influenced by his choice of native plants juxtaposed with a signature strong structural design.
Originally studying photography, he graduated in Garden Design from the University of Greenwich and later with a Masters in Writing from Kingston University. He became Assistant Designer to the late John Brookes who taught him how to look and read a space. Andrew uses this to learn from the local vernacular, treating each garden as if it is his first design.
With over thirty years’ experience, Andrew designs large and small gardens both in the UK and internationally. Recently the studio has completed a city garden commanding views of the River Thames, a courtyard for the prestigious Langham Hotel in London and a 5 acre estate overlooking the Somerset countryside.
Andrew has exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, his 2018 ‘Savill’s Uk David Harber Garden’ paving the way for a more sustainable approach to show gardens with wellbeing at their heart. His garden ‘Abstracted Conglomerate’ at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in 2006 was the first conceptual garden to challenge our perception of what a garden could be.
He has a passion for communicating the design process and lectures in both the UK and abroad, leading short workshop’s, tours and longer courses in Garden and Landscape Design. Andrew is Managing Director of the world renowned Inchbald School of Design in London and is Chairman of The Society of Garden Designers.
‘A line is not just a line it is a conversation’
John Brookes
‘Throughout the year, your positive feedback, guidance, and continuous support have been instrumental in our growth and development. Your insights have not only broadened our horizons but have also reinforced our commitment to excellence.’
Students of Pampa Infinita – 2023