Landscape & Urban Design Issue 31 2018 | Page 5

STEFANO MARINAZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE From its London base, the Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture studio works alongside international architects and designers on projects ranging from small private gardens to larger landscapes, and historical restorations to installations for garden festivals. Stefano believes that green spaces and very special. Great attention can both improve the quality of life is paid to the quality of design and and foster deeper connections with construction details. nature. The Studio’s mission is to create naturalistic gardens that enhance the spirit of place, taking inspiration both from the past and from their context and the ecology of the site. An expert plantsman, Stefano draws on a rich palette for his planting plans, personally supervising soil preparation and planting, and offering an on going maintenance service. Local craftsmanship and vernacular materials are key to making each garden both unique Stefano Marinaz Studio is proud to be a Kew Patron, actively supporting the work of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Stefano Marinaz Studio is proud to be a Kew Patron, actively supporting the work of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Kew is home to the largest, most spectacular and globally diverse plant collection in the world. The plants grow in wonderful combinations and an enormous variety of separate and very distinctive garden spaces, where they are set against a backdrop Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture Ltd Britannia House, 11 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0LH E [email protected] M +44 (0)7515 023 760 stefanomarinaz.com of ancient trees, lakes, follies and glasshouses. 5