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Designed for a single person or couple with an environmental conscience, it offers an immersive retreat from the bustle of city life. The garden is intended to be enjoyed both from indoors, with views of lush greenery, and from a small seating area nestled among vibrant planting, providing a sense of peace and escape. At the heart of the design is a series of hexagonal planters that maximise every inch of space, allowing for varied heights and layouts. These planters can be rearranged to adapt to different garden shapes, making the design flexible and practical. Lush planting helps keep the garden cool during hotter temperatures, while permeable surfaces, integrated water storage and thoughtful planting work together to manage excess rainwater, combining beauty with resilience in a sustainable urban oasis. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![John Howlett](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/john-howlett/profile_photo.webp) John Howlett Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/john-howlett) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. Click and drag to look around. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around. Pinch to zoom. 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