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There appears to be a new breed of statement landscapes evolving. In the past investing heavily in extensively landscaped gardens, created by the best known designers of the time, was an expression of private wealth and power. … Read the rest
Before Christmas I whizzed off to our Dubai office to help out with some project work. In my spare time I managed to see a few of the city’s sites and I thought I would share with you some impressions from my visit:
Day 1: Rows of shimmering white pillars lining the airport baggage claim.… Read the rest
I drew up some plans recently to turn our micro sized paved back garden at home into something a little softer.… Read the rest
No not the latest round of never ending Government advice but a quick look at sizing of paving units. Having toiled many years ago on various building sites and spent many hours sat in front of a PC drawing CAD plans I wondered why we don’t always design paved areas to fit standard size slabs?… Read the rest
I recently visited one of our (award-winning) housing sites a year after occupancy. I was pleased to see that people had made themselves at home, putting their own stamp on their property, including model meerkats and England flags!… Read the rest
What a winter of extreme weather conditions it has been! But don’t many of us enjoy the thrill of the extremes?… Read the rest
A phone call from Kim Wilkie in May 2010 proved to be the start of a very special project for Terra Firma and for me in particular. … Read the rest