Landscape & Urban Design Issue 15 2015 | Page 112

next five years and be the nation’s ‘go-to’ gardeners for all future projects. GB Sport and Leisure UK Ltd Ginkgo Gardens Brand Profile Aztec Gas Fire Table (1m x 1m x 0.5m) GB Sport and Leisure UK Ltd, the UK agents for Dutch manufacturer Ijslander, are handling multiple enquiries from landscape architects following the release of details of some recent multi use games areas manufactured by Ijslander. Garden Design and Landscaping Professionals, Ginkgo Gardens, is certainly not just your average garden company. Founded in 1990 and now jointly run by directors, Dan Curran and Anthony Challis, the business is growing from strength to strength. Built from stainless steel and granite, the Aztec gas fire table features an 18kw LPG or NG burner, battery ignition, choice of fuel beds, unique removable glass wind shield, 316 marine grade stainless steel lid and trim and a fabric cover for the winter. “The Ijslander Citybox has demonstrated its unique qualities and flexibility that we knew it was capable of” commented GB Sport and Leisure MD, Gary Barber. “The way the city centre project has created a striking venue that appeals both to the players and passers-by, has demonstrated what we believe is the new benchmark for MUGA designs.” “Our ethos is to provide imaginatively designed, well-built gardens with an emphasis on plants, based on proper horticultural principles and always delivered on time to budget. The Ginkgo plant has been around for millions of years and the name stands for ‘longevity’, which is certainly something we strive to achieve.” Starting with a team of two the staff numbers have gradually risen to nearly 100 over the past twenty five years with over 14,000 completed projects under their belt, including contracts with Peabody Estates, Notting Hill Housing and more recently d W6