The design question
How can a pavilion and covered timber bridges give a garden a recognisable destination, while connecting its paths, water and planted spaces?
My contribution
At West 8 in 2018, I developed the preliminary bridge design for engineering coordination, working on timber, junctions and connections to the landscape. For the pagoda, I contributed during the developed-design phase to siting, levels, access, timber connections and coordination with the landscape architect and engineers.
The value
Architectural character, accessibility and construction meet in a small structure. The work considered how the timber would weather and how details could support a lasting place in the garden. The structures were subsequently developed and delivered by the wider project team, opening in September 2025.
