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My type of space to have fun with. Can't see any of the other exhibitors enjoying it but a lovely way to create multiple layers of interest. Given Chelsea is so small perhaps it will become the norm.
The idea is great, even the levels idea is not new,. Making it this way is Fantastic even just to demonstrate what can be achieved... the pyramid shape is clever as it is stable and gets max' light.
More than all Good to see a designer that is brave to create ( I was thought that what designers should be- bold )
And Gavin seems to do it again. Thank you for sharing Steve
Great to see Diamuid doing another garden this year. The plus side of this structure is it comes apart for transport, having spent an hour chatting to Sean last year during build up about the problems of getting the Hanging Basket through the streets of London! Cant wait to see the finished spaces.
Think I am missing the point of 'Chelsea' now. I thought it was for designers/landscapers and hortuculture in general to showcase their ideas, their products etc, show off within reason, with a view to selling to the public.
I've been 'creating an outdoor living spaces' for years without realising it - but a scaffolding tower, gardening in the sky? It'll never catch on like decking and shingle!
Whilst it may not catch on it does illustrate thinking outside of the box. At first i thought its just another vertical garden, Diamuid seems to have a thing for going up in the air but given the limited space at chelsea its hardly surprising. I like the design ideas of the structure, how it echo's nature in the form of a mountain and also how it draws on the feeling of intimacy, solitude and isolation found as you climb a mountain ever higher. It also illustrates space solutions for inner cities for communal areas and whilst it maybe some what futuristic - perhaps the allotments of the future for urban situations.
Chelsea is a showcase for designers to show off, having worked and helped to create a garden with James Wong last year its evident that its not something you can necessarily lift and put into UK garden but then there are hundreds of ideas which you can use in smaller spaces.
Just a few ramblings... :)
The King's new clothes come to mind!
James @ KentGardening said:
Wow!!! I think you could adapt this for smaller gardens; reduce the size and levels, maybe add windows on one level for a garden room or even smaller for tree hut concept for kids - the idea could be used in numerous ways if adapted.
Just seen this in my local newspaper the Herts and Essex Observer. Good to see a local firm is benefiting from a bit of a crazy design.
Something which puzzles me is how does the garden meet disabled regulations think they might have to leave the scaffold hoist in place for disabled visitors and i be refusing to cut the turf the customer later decides to install on the top level.
Still be fun the be stood on the top in a thunder and lighting storm!
Herts & Essex Observer