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Featuring a striking black charred wood pod at its centre, which creates a visual contrast with the lush green foliage. As a tranquil refuge, Sanctum provides a space to escape from what can feel like the relentless digital overload and hectic pace of corporate life. Sanctum highlights the importance of incorporating natural elements into corporate environments for a more balanced, health-conscious work atmosphere. The majority of the planting is selected for rich green foliage and various textures, with occasional subdued hints of colour. The focus on plants suitable for shaded environments makes it ideal for city spaces, often lacking in sunlight. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ SK Sonja Kalkschmidt Designer Kalkschmidt Landscape & Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sonja-kalkschmidt) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2c094e73-9c45-4094-a844-87a56e3aa651/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b7c45346-edac-42d1-b58d-553a425e86f5/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f8baaf79-877d-4d0d-a006-d6202ef35890/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dd38e657-a5d9-4442-b323-44b554fb686d/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/64c885ca-4100-4557-a77c-79cbf5298c6c/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ca6242ad-1764-43e0-9621-0e5c3917273f/conversions/image_6-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Kalkschmidt Landscape & Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/kalkschmidt-landscape-garden-design/logo.png) Kalkschmidt Landscape & Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/kalkschmidt-landscape-garden-design) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Crowton Rowarth](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/crowton-rowarth/logo.webp) Crowton Rowarth ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/crowton-rowarth) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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