Studio
Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape design timeless, pure, landscapes inspired by their context. We apply a forensic investigation to each project, its history, geology, ecology, landscape, culture. We always want to understand its roots.
We focus on the particular. We want to draw out the unique in a project, not what makes it normal. We focus on the details, geometry and proportion. We are multi-award winning, creative, energetic and keen to participate.
Our background is diverse – in conservation, architecture, horticulture, botany and research. We are known for our pioneering work – international symposiums, writing, teaching and lecturing across the world.
We are international in all senses, within our teams and in our travel for research and collaboration. We encourage collaboration and iteration. Architects enjoy working with us, as do clients, artists, engineers and contractors. We work closely with specialist nurseries.
Christopher Bradley-Hole’s widely publicised and award winning designs include six gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and the publication of two best-selling books on modern landscapes. Brita von Schoenaich’s teaching and lecturing have been influential in changing British attitudes to landscape and garden design.
Our values
Our approach is guided by a set of values that have shaped our work over many years. These values are not abstract — they inform how we design, how we collaborate, and how we build lasting places.
Design
We know we are lucky to work in a creative industry. Our studio is right by Borough Market and we see the social interaction engendered by that environment.! It is an historic urban landscape, renewed and invigorated, which draws people to the company of others in vibrant surroundings. It is one influence that reminds us every day of the power of design to inspire, to make lives more enjoyable and fulfilled.
Collaboration
We relish working with others.! We know that this enriches our work, and we are always open to ideas.! We have been fortunate to collaborate with many of the very best architects
Detail and local
How do we perceive landscape?! Unlike architecture, which we are used to viewing in elevation, we tend to view landscape first obliquely, looking across the composition. Landscapes tend to reveal themselves bit by bit as we piece them together in our minds.! It is one of the reasons why they resonate so strongly and emotionally, and why details play such an important part in our understanding. We take great pleasure in the details as they provide an opportunity to make the landscape unique and root it to its place.
With whom we work
Adam Richards Architects
Alison Brooks Architects
Allies & Morrison Architects
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects
Apt
Ash Sakula Architects
Carmody Groarke
Caruso St John Architects
Chester Jones Interior Design
Collardo Collins
Darling Associates
David Chipperfield Architects