Following our redesign of the Chapter House garden, commissioned by the Friends of Hereford Cathedral, the practice was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter to prepare a detailed landscape masterplan for Hereford Cathedral Close and the Lady Arbour Garden.
Hereford Cathedral
.jpg "Bench in the Lady Arbour Chapel garden")
01 Our Vision
Our aim for the Close was to create a much improved setting for the Cathedral, enhance wayfinding and provide a series of practical spaces that draw on the rich history of the site in their robust but elegant detailing.
02 Our Process
The design involved the use of local materials throughout and included a new stone-paved space at the west front, restored railings, realigned and resurfaced paths, planting of semi-mature trees and a new garden in the Lady Arbour Cloisters. Seats were made from locally grown oak, donated by Herefordshire landowners and carved by Jim Partridge.
.jpg "We also redesigned three of the front gardens bordering the Close")
03 The Outcome
Our design has transformed and rejuvenated this historically significant and well-used public space in the centre of Hereford.
