OCTAGON
1. What do Octagon think is the
quantity, and this definitely filters
developments? through to the green space design.
Green space is absolutely vital in
new developments, whether in one
of our individual homes or larger
developments and schemes, it plays
a different role every time. Some
require opulence and grandeur, while
others want something a little more
understated.
I believe the landscaping is just as
important as the homes themselves,
and at Octagon, we like to take a ‘less
is more’ approach. We are renowned
making the most of our garden spaces
and generous landscaping - it’s about
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the quality of build rather than
role of green space in new
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2. Do you think green space adds
value and why?
3. What are your guiding principles
in shaping green space?
The main aim is always to create a
private amenity space for our clients,
somewhere tranquil and secluded.
Green space definitely adds value, This can be more challenging with
it creates a serene vista for any our London-based schemes, because
development . there’s less space to work with, so we
We are known for our super luxury
have to get more creative.
new homes, so work very hard to We often work closely with the
finish them off perfectly. Every residents of the neighbouring homes
Octagon home comes with a fully to ensure their privacy is maintained
landscaped and planted garden, this is as well – sometimes offering to plant
a principle the company have always mature trees or hedging on their land
adhered to since it started building too!
over three decades ago.