Illusion 2050 is a modern courtyard garden designed to inspire reflection and raise awareness about sustainable design. The planting layout highlights the shift from traditional gardening to more drought-tolerant approaches, demonstrating how we can adapt to environmental changes by 2050 while maintaining beauty and biodiversity.
The garden’s dream-like atmosphere encourages visitors to consider the future: what changes will 2050 bring? How can we prepare our gardens for the challenges ahead? Combining art, nature, and innovation, this garden offers both a peaceful space and a thought-provoking experience, inviting us to think about how design can contribute to a more sustainable future. It encourages dialogue on embracing change and preparing for the future with a proactive, rather than fearful, mindset.
Who would use this garden?
An environmentally conscious couple who live in a modern, contemporary home with expansive windows that frame a view of their garden.
Where is the garden set?
A contemporary courtyard located at the heart of the house.
Garden legacy
Suitable plants will be relocated to a new home, yet to be decided. The remaining parts of the garden will be repurposed by Kitti Kovacs Garden Design for residential garden projects.
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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.