Monday, 30 July 2012 14:25
A Skerries based garden designer has scooped a Silver Gilt Medal at one of Britain’s top competitions at Tatton Park near Manchester.
Stephen Dennis impressed judges with a unique entry to the show. His creation ‘Remount’ combines a modern contemporary look with a classic barn. It is the latest success which has put Ireland at the forefront of contemporary garden design. Stephen explains: “Remount combines tradition with a new ‘chic’ and boasts a living chandelier as one of its highlights. Inspiration has been taken from the shape and materials of the barn, which was made from old Cheshire brick, cobbles and partially rendered walls with overgrown ivy.” he said.
An ornamental tree and the living chandelier of sky planters hanging over a patio table makes the garden the place for the in-crowd to chill out in the outdoors. An ornamental tree in purple together with a meadow of herbaceous perennials and grasses in purple, green and white completes the display.
A living wall with trailing plants adds to the modern feel and helps create an area where people can relax and forget everyday pressures.
Stephen is one of a number of Irish designers leading the field in contemporary garden design. Last year he also took the Silver Medal after impressing the judges with his entry ‘Breath’ which centred on a patio with ponds and a giant glass cube giving a modern area for relaxing and entertaining.
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