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carmine' galassi Landscape and Garden Designer

"Nature is the way!" - Naturalistic landscapes
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We are a landscape architectural design firm that creates green spaces where functionality and nature come together. Whether in urban or rural settings and no matter the size, we design landscapes that protect the soil and are both people-friendly and environmentally conscious. Our services include wild and naturalistic planting schemes, indigenous meadows, and contemporary and traditional cutting-edge designs . We also offer creative solutions like woven willow structures and dry stone installations to build inviting spaces that connect people with nature.

We are committed to designing water-wise gardens that help conserve resources while allowing landscapes to thrive. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and we use organic solutions to enhance built environments in various styles.

In addition to our design work, we enjoy caring for woodlands and practicing traditional crafts like hedge laying and post-and-rail fencing. Our team also specializes in 3D design, bringing ideas to life through advanced technologies like 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, lathe work, and waterjet. From concept to completion, we handle every step of the process to deliver outstanding results.

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City Terrace Space

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detailing and Planting install front and back garden planning permission needed

Site area: 500sqm

Budget: +£50,000

Site: End of terrace house shady site sheltered site with sunlight mainly on walls front garden half sun south east face.

Location: London

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Large Village Garden

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail,Planting Install

Site area: 3500sqm

budget: £50,000

Site: Exposed South Facing Garden

Location: West Sussex

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Modern Urban Funk

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail,Project manage and Planting install

inclusive of summerhouse design and wall mural paint

Site area: 600sqm

budget: £80,000

Site: Exposed South Facing Garden

Location: West Sussex

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Village Terrace Garden

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail,Planting Install

Site area: 320sqm

budget: £25,000

Site: Sheltered south/west facing terraced Garden

Location: West Sussex

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Large City Garden

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Rural Country Garden

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail,Planting Install

Site area: 600sqm

budget: £30,000

Site: Exposed South Facing Garden

Location: Ardingly

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Transition

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage and Planting Install

Site area: 2 acres

budget:+ £100,000

Site : Exposed south west facing chalk hillside

Location: West Sussex

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Wilding the Hillside

Subterranean build.

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detailing and Planting installation , ground works management building clad design

Site area: 3 acres

Budget: £75000

Site: South west facing, chalk slope exposed,high winds

Location: Sussex

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Large Traditional Garden

Client: Private

Role: Planting Design ,Landscape Detailing and Project management

Site area: 1 acre

Budget: £50,000+

Site: South facing

Semi exposed

Imported Loam

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Minimalist

Client: Private

Role: Full Design,Detailing and Planting installation and carpentry

Site area: 80sqm

Budget: +10000

Site: Terrace house semi shady sheltered morning and midday sun mainly on walls.

Location: London

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Roadside Wilding

Rottingdean Green wilding Project

Installation March 2020

Client: Rottingdean council

Role: Design,Detailing and Installation of wilding scheme grown buy plugs and seed

Site area: Existing lawned area along public footpath

Budget: £10000

Site: Shaded woodland with sunny copse

Location: Rottingdean

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Communal Podium Designs (13)

Client: FHG - India Hyderabad

Role: Design,Detailing for planning permission

Site area: 15 acres

Budget: undisclosed

Site: urban landscape

Location: India - Hyderabad

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Pride of India

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage and Planting Install-Project time was 5 years. We started creating an intense drainage system for harvesting monsoon water and collecting in multiple reservoirs. Fruit tree forest walks, small winery for home made wines, large entertainment areas and architectural detailing of all main house and roof gardens including sky light. See video for drone shots.

Site area: 10 acres

budget:undisclosed

Site : Exposed,dry arid water issues.

Location: Hydrabad,India

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South African water features

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage and Planting Install-Cretion of rain gardens, rock gardens,facade and natural swimming pools.

Site area: various

budget: various R100000+

Site : Exposed,Secluded

Location: Gauteng

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Farming and ornamental kitchen gardens

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage, Planting Install, trained labour on cultivation practices. Small courtyard companion planted edible garden. Ornamental kitchen garden can have attractive access. Its all about functionality and interest function leading form.

Site area: 200sqm

budget:varied on design

Site : Full sun secluded situation

Location: North London

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Organic farming

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage, landscape preparation, Seed selection, propagation and teaching cultivation practices

Site area: .5acre

budget:+ £10000

Site : Full sun, protected

Location: Moinabad,India

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Ornamental propagation farm

Client: Floral ideas

Role: Design,Detail, Project Manage, Planting propagation, labour training, installation of shade structures

Site area: 2acres

budget:+ R500000

Site : Exposed full sun

Location: , Gauteng

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South African Garden

Client: Private

Role: Design,Detailing and Installation of landscaping and planting

Budget: R50000

Site: Protected,semi shade

Location: Fourways,Gauteng,South Africa

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City Terrace space
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Large Village Garden
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Modern Urban Funk
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Village Terrace Garden
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Large City Garden
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Rural Country Garden
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Transition
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Rewilding the Hillside
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Large tradtional Garden
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Minimalist
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City Slicker
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Roadside Wilding
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Communal Podium Designs (13) FHG - India Hyderabad
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Pride of India
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Malta smart city planting design
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South African water features
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Farming and ornamental kitchen gardens
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Organic farming
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Ornamental propagation farm
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South African Garden