Rachel Platt
BA (Hons), PgDip
Pre-Registered Member of the SGD
Silver-Gilt RHS Medalist
Winner of Best Construction and People's Choice
Credit: Wander Wolf Photography
Meet Rachel
Rachel studied Garden Design at the Oxford College of Garden Design, run by six-times RHS medallist Duncan Heather, graduating with distinction.
During the postgraduate diploma course, she worked for Coleby and Faulkner, providing support and care during the planting and subsequent maintenance of their designs before setting up her own design practice.
Rachel has previously freelanced for Matt Haddon Studios, The Garden Design Company and Manoj Malde Garden Design.
In 2022, Rachel became the runner-up RHS Young Designer of the Year at Tatton Park, winning a Silver-Gilt medal, Best Construction and People's Choice. She also became a pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers. In the same year she won the Prolandscaper 30 under 30 competition. In 2023, she repeated her success at Tatton Park, winning another Silver-gilt medal, Best Construction and People’s Choice. In 2025 she was asked by the RHS to produce one of the first feature gardens at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse.
Our DESIGN PHILOSoPHY
Every project is unique, but the thinking behind our work remains consistent. These three principles guide the decisions we make, helping us create gardens that are distinctive, timeless and connected to both place and people.
SHAPED BY THE SETTING
Every garden begins with the character of its setting. We respond to the architecture, landscape and history of the setting, creating designs that feel naturally connected while introducing thoughtful contemporary elements.
TIMELESS WITH A TWIST
Our gardens are created to endure. Guided by proportion, structure and careful composition, we focus on designs that mature beautifully and remain elegant for generations. We favour traditional materials and heritage techniques, reimagined with a contemporary twist.
GARDENS FOR LIVING
A garden should enhance everyday life. Our designs are shaped around how clients want to use and experience their outdoor space, creating landscapes that feel welcoming, functional and connected to nature.
Our values
The following principles guide every decision we make
CLIENT LED
We believe the best gardens begin with listening. Out approach is collaborative, friendly and relaxed, creating an open conversation that helps clients feel supported throughout the design journey.
discreet
We work with professionalism and discretion, recognising the trust placed in us by our clients and the privacy of the home and landscapes we design.
innovative yet grounded
We bring creativity and fresh thinking to every project while remaining rooted in sound design principles and practical solutions.
thoughtful problem solving
Many of our projects involve complex or challenging spaces. We approach each project with clarity, care and a determination to find elegant solutions.
CONTINUALLY EVOLVING
Garden design is an ever-evolving craft. We are committed to learning, exploring new ideas and refining our approach over time.
Lifestyle enhancing
Our gardens are designed to enrich daily life- creating beautiful spaces that bring people closer to nature and to the rhythms of the outdoors.
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