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Upon entering through an archway reminiscent of the proposed gateways leading to the churchyard at St James’s Piccadilly, visitors step into a contemplative haven. Here, nature takes centre stage with a lush, biodiverse planting scheme. This tranquil, introspective space serves as a sanctuary for urban dwellers and city wildlife. For visitors to sit, stroll, and immerse themselves in the sensory delights of dappled shade, multi-layered verdant landscapes, and soothing water features. The garden exhibits a diverse selection of climate-resilient trees, offering a place of restoration for those searching for peace and inspiration and a circular, sculptural timber counselling cabin sits among the foliage. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Robert Myers](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/robert-myers/profile_photo.jpg) Robert Myers Designer Robert Myers Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/people/robert-myers) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dfde2c61-5679-44a4-9327-d79735e33144/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5ea9efb6-574e-40f1-b321-34065f04dfc4/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9a157cbb-ac31-4015-9aaa-dc5b222320aa/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/be373a6f-4c28-4091-83d2-58511192de92/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9b68ebe4-89da-4f2d-bd81-3cb574d37884/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/61026004-2b7f-49a0-87a8-e0d7d0c94d35/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) St James's Piccadilly - Episdode 1 ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Robert Myers Associates](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/robert-myers-associates/logo.png) Robert Myers Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/robert-myers-associates) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Stewart Landscape Construction](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/stewart-landscape-construction/logo.webp) Stewart Landscape Construction ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/stewart-landscape-construction) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Project Giving Back](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back/logo.webp) Project Giving Back ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back) Further reading Links ------- - [ ![](https://t0.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&type=FAVICON&fallback_opts=TYPE,SIZE,URL&size=64&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tN-SWkfyNw) Timelapse footage of the St James's show garden build at RHS Chelsea Flower Show ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tN-SWkfyNw) With thanks to Additional sponsors --------------------- - [ St James's Piccadilly ](https://www.sjp.org.uk/) ![](/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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