One of the best ways to demonstrate how garden designers can dramatically alter the character of a garden is by taking photographs from the same spot before and after the work has been completed. What has taken place between the photos is the design process: the listening, thinking, noticing, problem-solving, assessing, designing and building of the new garden.
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![After image 1](graphics/after_13.jpg) |
^ Many windows and little in the way of a view or a contained feeling in this NE facing yard |
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^ An intimate and formal Mediterranean-style walled courtyard creates year-round attractive views from all windows |
![Before image 2](graphics/before_14.jpg) |
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![After image 2](graphics/after_14.jpg) |
^ The view from the kitchen of this rectory home |
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^ A new wall was built, enclosing a Mediterranean-style courtyard with cast bronze lion’s head mask water feature |
![Before image 3](graphics/before_15.jpg) |
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![After image 3](graphics/after_15.jpg) |
^ The view from the pool house showing the narrow pool surround |
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^ A larger patio area was created by encroaching into the lawn area beyond |
![Before image 4](graphics/before_16.jpg) |
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![After image 4](graphics/after_16.jpg) |
^ The view from the diving board end – there is nowhere to sit comfortably |
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^ The rendered wall around the patio area has been extended and given a contemporary and geometric treatment to suit the space |
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