Knepp Estate & Tom Stuart Smith

Graduate Landscapes partnered with Knepp Estate and the acclaimed Tom Stuart-Smith Studio to deliver the Dog Walkers Car Park and Kitchen at the award-winning Knepp Wilding Project. Designed to improve visitor access and engagement, the scheme was carefully developed to reflect Knepp’s internationally recognised approach to rewilding, biodiversity enhancement and environmental stewardship.

Working within a sensitive ecological setting, Graduate Landscapes delivered the project using sustainable construction methods, including the reuse of existing site materials and the incorporation of recycled elements throughout the scheme. Close coordination with multiple stakeholders and contractors, including those delivering the adjacent farm shop and café renovations, ensured successful completion within a challenging programme.

The result is a high-quality visitor facility that balances functionality, sustainability and design excellence, creating a welcoming gateway to one of the UK’s most influential ecological restoration projects while supporting the estate’s long-term environmental objectives.

Vistry Group

£800k+

Graduate Landscapes was appointed by Vistry Group to value engineer and construct a landmark roof garden at their flagship Battersea development. Through careful design optimisation and technical expertise, we preserved the original design intent while delivering a commercially viable solution that met the client’s budget requirements without sacrificing quality.

Positioned high above the London skyline, the scheme included high-specification block paving, bespoke granite planters, custom street furniture with integrated lighting, artificial grass surfaces and two bespoke pergolas. Acting as the unifying element between the development’s four residential towers, the roof garden creates a distinctive shared destination where residents can relax, socialise and enjoy a peaceful escape above the city.

The completed space demonstrates Graduate Landscapes’ ability to deliver complex urban landscaping projects that combine value engineering, design excellence and exceptional construction quality, creating memorable environments that add lasting value to modern residential developments.

Client:

Legal & General

Value:

£1.5 million +

Project:

Graduate Landscapes was selected by Legal & General Strategic Land to deliver a major green infrastructure package as part of the first phase of a long-term strategic development. The scheme included the installation of over 500 mature trees (20–25cm girth), 100,000 native plants and in excess of 200,000m² of wildflower meadow, creating a strong ecological framework for future phases of development.

In addition to the extensive planting works, Graduate Landscapes delivered high-quality fencing and three bespoke play areas, providing valuable recreational spaces for future residents. With further phases planned over the next 10–15 years, this project highlights our expertise in delivering large-scale landscape and biodiversity enhancements that support sustainable communities, promote ecological resilience and create lasting environmental value.

Value:

TBC

Project:

Graduate Landscapes is delivering a significant Public Open Space (POS) project at Kilnwood, creating a diverse recreational destination designed to serve the needs of a growing community. The works include extensive bulk earthworks, site-wide drainage infrastructure and the construction of three natural sports pitches with specialist drainage and topsoil systems.

The scheme also features a large bespoke children’s play park incorporating sculpted landforms and feature mounds, alongside a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), informal kickabout facilities, tarmac footpaths and extensive soft landscaping. Combining civil engineering, sports construction and public realm expertise, the project will create a high-quality, accessible and sustainable community asset.

Client:

Skanska

Value:

£3.5 million +

Project:

Graduate Landscapes was appointed by Skanska to deliver over 7km of new footpaths and cycleways as part of a major infrastructure and public realm project. The scheme involved substantial earthworks, including the movement of more than 27,000 tonnes of material, together with the installation of wayfinding signage, premium street furniture, play facilities and extensive soft landscaping.

Designed to improve connectivity and encourage active travel, the project will create a network of accessible routes that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding infrastructure. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the development demonstrates Graduate Landscapes’ capability in delivering complex public realm projects that combine engineering expertise, environmental enhancement and lasting community value.

Value:

£200k

Project:

Graduate Landscapes was appointed to deliver the soft landscaping works for the main entrance to Welborne Garden Village, creating a high-quality gateway that sets the tone for one of the South’s largest new residential developments.

The works included the supply and installation of semi-mature trees up to 50–60cm girth, extensive shrub planting, seeding, turfing and above-ground guying systems to ensure successful establishment. Combining horticultural expertise with careful installation, the completed scheme provides immediate visual impact while creating a robust and attractive landscape that will continue to mature as the development grows.

Value:

£1 Million +

Project:

Graduate Landscapes delivered a bespoke riverside boardwalk along the River Stour, Dorset, combining specialist engineering with high-quality craftsmanship. The project required complex screw pile foundations installed up to 5 metres deep to support a timber structure constructed from oak and Douglas fir.

Alongside the boardwalk, works included the creation of a circular walking route and the installation of street furniture, transforming the area into a durable, accessible and visually sympathetic destination that enhances public access while respecting the surrounding landscape.

Client:

NATTA

Value:

£400k

Project:

Graduate Landscapes was selected to deliver the entrance landscape works for the transformative Dunsfold Aerodrome development, helping establish a distinctive and high-quality arrival experience for one of the South East’s most significant regeneration projects.

The scheme included the installation of more than 200 Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ trees within specialist engineered tree pits, alongside extensive wildflower meadow creation and protective fencing for over 10,000 newly planted whips. These works provide a strong green infrastructure framework, enhancing biodiversity, visual impact and long-term landscape performance.

The choice of Acer trees was particularly significant, serving as a tribute to the Canadian soldiers who contributed to the aerodrome’s construction during the Second World War. By combining ecological enhancement with meaningful heritage references, the project creates a memorable gateway that reflects both the history and future ambitions of the site.

Clients:

Home Builders

Projects:

Graduate Landscapes has been delivering award-winning commercial landscaping solutions for national and regional housebuilders for over two decades. Our expertise spans large-scale green infrastructure, public open space creation and biodiversity enhancement, helping transform developments into sustainable, attractive places to live.

Projects have included 8,000-tonne pond excavations, kilometres of footpaths and fencing, wayfinding infrastructure, premium street furniture, extensive native planting and the installation of thousands of trees and acres of biodiverse wildflower meadow. Combining technical expertise with environmental stewardship, our landscapes create long-term value by enhancing biodiversity, supporting community wellbeing and establishing a strong sense of place from the outset.