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Design is personal. A good designer will be able, from a single site visit, to interpret the key requirements from the client, go away and add a personal touch to the landscape design. Knowing how to do this effectively takes time and experience. I spent my further education at Brunel University studying design and engineering, learning about detail, function and form. I returned after Uni, wanting to make a difference to the world as every (well nearly every) newly graduated wants to. I set up a design consultancy called Agouti Design, that designs websites, graphics and products for a number of reputable businesses. However, Devon is not the greatest place in the world to set up a product design consultancy because the market is in the cities. My choice was easy; keep doing the design consultancy but push for landscape design and build. I have been working for over ten years, inbetween studying, for tree surgeons and landscapers and therefore had an extensive knowledge of trees, plants and shrubs and landscaping processes. Coupling this with my 7 years design knowledge, the transition has been a satisfying fusion of theory and practical.
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So what does landscape design involve? Most importantly it involves relating with the client. Once an idea has been inspired, I then go away and start putting pen to paper to better communicate the intension. Once the garden/landscape design has been approved, then we can set about pricing up the work. The design will show the site plan that includes levels, existing features and proposed features, appropriate planting schemes and if necessary, full elevation drawings to demonstrate how the design works with the house.
How much?- For drawings to be produced as above we charge £180/day
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If you are unsure what you want from your garden, we always encourage a design to be present before work commences. It saves a lot of time expense in the long run. For more complex garden designs we charge out our services at £180/ day and a design will rarely take longer than a day to create. However if you know what you want to be built or you are on a very tight budget, we can accomodate & will visit the site and finalise a design on site. This can sometimes be a false economy though.
Full elevation CAD drawings can be produced on request when planning may be required.
Sustainability is close to my heart and I think I can inspire people to live sustainable lives through garden design. You can learn from Mother Nature herself, grow your own food, encourage growth and protect life and diversity.
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