Elegant outdoor entertaining

Another challenging build for the team — and another finished garden we’re incredibly proud of. For this steep plot in Hove, Quercus Garden Design created a bold, multi-level outdoor oasis, and it was our job to bring that vision to life.

Difficult site access and dramatic weather conditions made this a tough project from start to finish — but the results speak for themselves.

A complex network of retaining walls and floating concrete steps formed the backbone of the design. Each level was carefully built to serve a distinct purpose: on the ground floor, a lounge terrace is framed by oversized planters filled with lush, layered greenery.

Above, the upper terrace features an outdoor kitchen and dining area beneath a pergola, leading up to a swimming pool and a striking circular terrace designed around a fire pit.

Multi-stem trees, towering palms, and hundreds of plants were introduced to soften the architectural hardscaping, resulting in a peaceful, modern sanctuary in the heart of the city.