Ben had several collaborators on

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The Lounge Garden’. SAiGE supplied the composite decking, the Aluminium planters were provided by Cocoon Systems, and Jamie Hubbard worked closely with Ben throughout the project. His team were ‘a dream to work with’, and helped make the project a success. Cocoon Systems were contacts met at the Birmingham Grand Designs Live show in 2013.lg94

Jamie Hubbard, an ex-boat builder who created bespoke artwork for the garden, is described as ‘invaluable’ by Ben. Each piece was designed to represent a different aspect of the Grand Designs Live experience. For example, the ‘G’ is made of small pieces of wood, representing the highs and lows of a self build, creating an interestingly textured piece.

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The ‘X’ marks the 10th anniversary of the show, made of whatsapp number list recycled bottles, fairy lights, and cuttings from the flyer from Ben’s last entry into the competition.

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What next?
Ben’s highlight of the show was ‘meeting with people who have got projects and wanted input on them’. His garden was created to inspire eco choices and an easy way of living, and it seems that although he missed out on first place in the competition, his garden was a colourful inspiration to the show’s many visitors.

Ben now has his sights set on the RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year competition, and here at North Leads To Home we wish him the best of luck!