Courtyard garden, V&A Museum
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.
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