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Formal patterns within the planted areas
LUC worked as lead consultants and landscape architects through the detailed design and implementation stages of the restoration of Bushey Rose Garden. It was designed by Thomas Mawson in 1912 for Sir Hubert von Herkomer, a successful Victorian artist, and was originally part of the garden of Lululaund, Herkomer’s house.
Detailed investigations allowed a comprehensive historically accurate restoration that included the refurbishment of the Rose Temple, original tufa stone fountain, the pergola, Grade II listed Summer house, and original brick paving.
Bespoke restoration commissions include benches copied from Mawson’s designs, Rose pillars and a bronze plaque which was replicated from historic photographs, the original having been stolen in 1967. The Cloister, which was part of Herkomers Art School has been reconfigured into a performance space.
Additions to the garden include the Potting Shed, a gardener’s store and facilities, a small yard, new gates and railings and new paths.
The project was opened to much acclaim with David Mawson, one of Thomas Mawson’s grandsons in attendance.
Bushey Rose Garden is open all year round with free admission and thousands of visitors have enjoyed the garden since it reopened in July 2010.
For more information, visit: www.landuse.co.uk
Formal patterns within the planted areas
LUC worked as lead consultants and landscape architects through the detailed design and implementation stages of the restoration of Bushey Rose Garden. It was designed by Thomas Mawson in 1912 for Sir Hubert von Herkomer, a successful Victorian artist, and was originally part of the garden of Lululaund, Herkomer’s house.
Detailed investigations allowed a comprehensive historically accurate restoration that included the refurbishment of the Rose Temple, original tufa stone fountain, the pergola, Grade II listed Summer house, and original brick paving.
Bespoke restoration commissions include benches copied from Mawson’s designs, Rose pillars and a bronze plaque which was replicated from historic photographs, the original having been stolen in 1967. The Cloister, which was part of Herkomers Art School has been reconfigured into a performance space.
Additions to the garden include the Potting Shed, a gardener’s store and facilities, a small yard, new gates and railings and new paths.
The project was opened to much acclaim with David Mawson, one of Thomas Mawson’s grandsons in attendance.
Bushey Rose Garden is open all year round with free admission and thousands of visitors have enjoyed the garden since it reopened in July 2010.
For more information, visit: www.landuse.co.uk