V&A Courtyard Garden

South Kensington, London, UK, 2005

Client: Victoria and Albert Museum
Type of project: Public Courtyard

Project landscape architect for concept, detailed design and supervision of international competition winning scheme for Kim Wilkie Associates.

The new courtyard design includes a sunken elliptical Yorkstone area with ramps and steps, water fountains and a floodable ellipse of red chinese sandstone.

Lemon trees in summer and hollies in winter in glass planters provide interest. Mature liquidambars provide shade for cafe and restaurant areas.