The Savills Garden 2007 - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fthe-savills-garden-2007) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fthe-savills-garden-2007) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) ![A contemporary garden with dark reflective pools, timber decking, flint walls, modern timber seating, and borders of purple and yellow flowers.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/39e7b648-74d5-4e64-ab61-77805b01d587/n070522-145.jpg) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2007 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2007) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal The Savills Garden 2007 ========================= Designed by Marcus Barnett At a glance Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show Year 2007 Category Show Garden Large Show Garden About this garden The story ----------- A pale, minimal wall formed an important structural element within the garden, separating and framing its different areas. Sections of flint introduced a contrasting natural texture, while climbing plants softened the hard surfaces and connected the architecture with the surrounding planting. A still, reflective pool brought light and movement into the garden and enhanced its tranquil atmosphere. The water mirrored the walls, planting and sky, visually enlarging the space and reinforcing the garden's contemplative character. A paved terrace with wooden seating created a relaxed area for sitting and entertaining. Its simple furniture and uncluttered arrangement reflected the garden's contemporary character, while the surrounding planting gave the space privacy and a sense of enclosure. The planting was arranged in generous masses rather than as isolated specimens. Perennials in shades of yellow and purple provided strong contrasts of colour, set against varied green foliage and softened by climbers. The combination of disciplined structure, reflective water and loose planting created a garden that felt composed yet natural - a recurring theme in Marcus Barnett's work. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ MB Marcus Barnett Designer Marcus Barnett Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/people/marcus-barnett) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/39e7b648-74d5-4e64-ab61-77805b01d587/conversions/n070522-145-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f0e5ab8d-f6c2-4f17-8fac-2a17101fc956/conversions/n070521-008-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f76c542b-833f-43c0-b510-ef3f757b362d/conversions/n070522-006-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6c9f3725-9d48-4894-bf71-ff490bbe9bd3/conversions/n070522-045-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a4f3f0c4-7d83-46cd-ab24-c56490505a18/conversions/n070522-011-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2d8d1fd7-ab69-4f7b-9e74-3f90beeae712/conversions/n070522-171-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Marcus Barnett Studio](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/marcus-barnett-studio/logo.webp?v=b3913100-0991-4c0e-97e7-ac36a7f6bb82) Marcus Barnett Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/marcus-barnett-studio) ![](/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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