First there is nature, then there is architecture, the garden brings both together.



About

Darren Hawkes Landscape and Garden Design is a multi award winning design studio working on domestic gardens, public realm spaces and commercial landscapes throughout the UK. We are a small team dedicated to creating spaces that have sensitivity to their history, architecture and place.

The studio has an agile approach to each project looking to discover the individual narrative attached to the brief. This drives us to recognise and create unique, inspiring spaces.

Accomplishments

2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal
2026 Listed in House and Garden top 25 designers in the UK
2024 Listed in House and Garden top 50 designers in the UK
2023 Listed in House and Garden top 50 designers in the UK
2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Silver-Gilt medal
2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal
2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal
2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Silver-Gilt medal

Creative Director
Darren Hawkes

Studio Team
Melanie Perkins
Catharine Chapman





An interview with Darren Hawkes

Darren has been designing for over 25 years. He has won a number of Gold and Silver Gilt awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and is involved with the show as an RHS judge.