Design

Good garden design begins with understanding - of space, proportion, movement, and how a landscape will be experienced over time. Our design work focuses on clarity and balance, creating outdoor spaces that feel resolved, purposeful, and naturally connected to their setting.

We approach each project with care, allowing ideas to develop thoughtfully before being translated into clear, buildable designs.

A paved walkway with beige stone tiles and decorative brick borders, flanked by green bushes and plants, with shadows cast on the ground.

OUR APPROACH

Designed With Care

Every design is shaped through careful consideration rather than trends, ensuring gardens remain relevant and enjoyable for years to come.

Rendering of an outdoor front porch area showing concrete steps leading up to a door, with potted plants, flowering bushes, and a brick wall.

WORKING TOGETHER

Collaboration

We work closely with other designers, architects, and consultants where required, adapting our role to suit the needs of each project.

This allows us to integrate comfortably into larger design teams or support standalone design commissions.

Close-up of outdoor steps made of light-colored stone with brick-patterned risers, leading up to a patio with a black metal dining table and chairs. There are purple flowers with green foliage nearby, and a background of a brick wall and glass doors.

Our Process


Initial Consultation

A measured first stage focused on understanding the site, the brief, and the wider context, allowing the design to develop with clarity and direction.


Concept Design

Exploration of layout, structure, and key ideas, presented clearly to establish the overall character and intent of the garden.


Detailed Design

Refinement of the approved concept into detailed drawings and specifications suitable for construction.


Design Support Through Build

Ongoing involvement during construction to maintain design intent and ensure the finished landscape reflects the original vision.


"We had the pleasure of working with Vu for both the design and implementation of our garden transformation, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.From the very first interaction, the team at Vu demonstrated a rare combination of professionalism, creativity, and genuine warmth."

Steve and Carrine


Recent Projects