Wateraid Garden

At its centre, a rainwater-harvesting pavilion formed both structure and function, capturing, filtering and storing water for irrigation while slowing its movement through the site. A permeable framework of walkways and surfaces allowed water to pass freely, shaping the garden as a system rather than a static composition.

Planting responded to shifting conditions across the garden, moving from wetter, low-lying areas to drier, more open ground. Species were selected for resilience and adaptability, creating a landscape that addressed both flood and drought, while demonstrating practical approaches to water-conscious design.

RHS Gold Medal Winner, Chelsea Flower Show
Supported by: Project Giving Back & Wateraid

A wide, accessible path unified the garden, threaded by a sculptural water feature that doubled as a handrail, offering a visual and tactile cue to help ease 'freezing', a common symptom of the condition.