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The 2011 award is now closed but if you wish to register your interest for the 2012 award, please fill out the form on the award home page if you are not already logged in.
The brief for the 2011 award was to create a 6m x 4m garden which is the part of a larger garden in which to relax and unwind. The conditions for the garden were that it should represent the growing environment on the coast of England with the site being 4 miles from the coast in an area of high rainfall, with average summer temperatures of 22°C and minimum winter temperatures of -5°C. The students were given the choice of two soil types: moisture retentive soil or free draining soil.
To view the full brief, please click here to download a 3-page PDF file.
Susan and Adele both studied BA in Garden Design at Hadlow College in association with the University of Greenwich. Susan is continuing her studies with a post graduate MA in Landscape Architecture while Adele is presently volunteering at Great Dixter under Fergus Garrett.
Coastal Drift is Susan and Adele's second joint entry to the Student Design & Build Award. Their application to the Award in 2010 was unsuccessful however the feedback from the judges did help in formulating the winning design for the Student Design & Build Award 2011.
Susan has over 20 years' experience as a professional designer with a background in exhibition design and changed direction to Garden Design in 2005. Although still studying at the University of Greenwich Susan has set up her own garden design business and also works freelance for Landscape Architect. www.susanwillmott.com
Adele has not left education either and is currently teaching the College Certificate in Garden Design at Hadlow College. Adele also with an interest in design with Art and Design Technology being her favourite subjects at school. As well as volunteering at Great Dixter Adele also has set up her own design business. www.adelecfordgardendesign.co.uk
At the time of judging 'Coastal Drift' stood out as the theme of the garden was very strong and almost gave a picture of the garden without seeing the initial visual plan. The judges were most impressed by the use of different heights and the concept.
Susan and Adele are currently awaiting confirmation of the garden 'Coastal Drift' for inclusion in the small garden category in Hampton Court 2012 from the RHS judging panel. Confirmation should be received by end of Feb / March - keep up to date by twitter and facebook.
The size of the garden this year has been increased this coming year to 7 x 5m.
It's going to be an interesting and exciting year for Susan and Adele as they build up towards Hampton Court in Summer 2012.
After winning the Student Design & Build Award in 2011 monthly meetings are being held at Wyevale East Nurseries to discuss plant choices, construction and publicity options.
Judges (L-R) - Chris Young, Chris Parsons, Richard McKenna
Winners (L-R) Susan Willmott and Adele Ford with judge Richard McKenna
