THE MAKERS

MADE IN THE SHADE

s there anything more appealing on a summer’s day than relaxing in the garden under the cool canopy of a shade tree? This chill-out zone, designed and built by Harrisons Landscaping, is nestled beneath a large tree that provides protection from the sun and creates a cosy spot to unwind. A built-in planter wraps around the base of the tree and teems with ‘Little Jess’, the rich green of the leaves offsetting the dark colour of the low rendered walls. The planter morphs into a built-in “floating” bench seat. By building a cantilevered seat, the impression of greater space is created and makes the area seem airier than it would have with