There’s something special about sharing an experience that combines personal passion with exceptional design. Last month, our founding director, Chris Bottle, attended Goodwood Revival with one of our clients, both united by a love of classic and vintage cars. The event provided an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day world of projects and deadlines…

This month, we’re celebrating a very special milestone as our Business Manager, Lucy, marks 10 years with Indigo. To say Lucy is the backbone of our studio would be an understatement. From keeping our administration running smoothly, managing HR, organising unforgettable office trips, and somehow remembering every single birthday, she does it all with remarkable…

We are delighted to welcome Sophia Williamson to the Indigo team, she has joined us for the placement year of her Landscape Architecture MLA at Sheffield University. During her time with us, Sophia will primarily be working with Mark and Mary on the planning and assessment side of the business as she has a particular…

At Indigo Landscape Architects, we understand the importance of stepping away from the desk from time to time to reconnect with the landscapes that inspire our work. Recently, the team enjoyed a wonderful office day out to the beautiful Longstock Park Water Garden in the Test Valley, followed by a visit to the John Lewis…

Indigo Landscape Architects is pleased to unveil the landscape transformation of 42 Wigmore Street, a landmark office refurbishment in London’s prestigious Harley Street Conservation Area. The project reimagines the workplace as a vibrant, sustainable environment where people and nature thrive together. Our design introduces a network of biodiverse spaces that bring greenery into the heart…

We are delighted to see the completed East Lothian Crematorium and Memorial Gardens now open, with the landscape already establishing beautifully just six months after planting. Our involvement began in 2021, supporting the outline planning application before progressing the project through detailed landscape design in collaboration with Westerleigh Group. The shared ambition was to create…

Indigo Landscape Architects recently welcomed a group of students from Purdue University, USA, to our studio in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The visit formed part of their UK study abroad programme in landscape architecture, horticulture, and history. The group was led by course leader Sean Rotar. During their time in the UK, they have been exploring how…

This week, Mary and Emma from the Indigo team had the pleasure of attending the Cranborne Chase National Landscape Planning & Landscape Forum, an insightful event that brought together professionals from across the landscape, planning, and environmental sectors. Hosted by the Cranborne Chase National Landscape team, the forum offered a valuable opportunity to hear from…

At Indigo Landscape Architects, we believe landscapes are more than spaces, they are living records of our shared history. We are proud to be working on ongoing projects with English Heritage, contributing to the care and long‑term stewardship of two of England’s most historically significant sites: Tintagel Castle in Cornwall and Old Sarum in Wiltshire. This…

We are delighted to see Upper Farm, Wexcombe featured in the March 2026 edition of Wiltshire Living. The article captures the essence of the project: a contemporary countryside home designed to sit quietly and sensitively within one of Wiltshire’s most beautiful landscapes. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Upper Farm required a design…

Indigo had a fantastic day at the Built Environment Careers Fair at the University of Sheffield!Zeb and Shruti made the drive up from Salisbury, and it was absolutely worth it to spend time in a buzzing room with more than 300 enthusiastic students exploring their future in the profession. A particular highlight was meeting Aiswarya Lekshmi…

Many congratulations to Shruti on her graduation from the University of Sheffield with a MA in Landscape Architecture. She returned to Sheffield for the graduation ceremony and her proud family came all the way from India to celebrate her success. After undertaking an internship with us in Summer 2024, Shruti combined her final year studies…

We work with clients across the UK, but it is always nice to take a call about a local project where we are familiar with the site and the wider landscape.   When Myddelton and Major got in touch on behalf of their client, Nicholas & Harris, who wanted to extend their existing bakery site in…

Set within rolling farmland, the landscape at The Zinc Barn was designed to celebrate uninterrupted views while creating moments of interest throughout the seasons. Our approach focused on shaping a series of clearly defined outdoor zones for entertaining and relaxation, all carefully oriented to the south and west to capture natural light, sunsets and long rural…

For a number of years, Indigo has been part of World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme.  Using their Carbon Calculator, we collate all of our data at the end of each financial year so that we can accurately measure the emissions that we are directly and indirectly responsible for.   Where we can reduce our emissions,…

Many thanks to all our fantastic clients and co-consultants. We look forward to working with you in 2026. This year we have again given a donation to the World Land Trust, to support their conservation work, and we continue to work with them to offset our carbon emissions. The office will be closed from midday on Wednesday 24th December until 8:30am…

The Indigo team enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch at The Compasses Inn, a charming English cottage in the countryside with a cosy atmosphere. It was a great opportunity to spend time together and celebrate Will’s incredible 10 years with us. The food? Absolutely generous in every sense, so much so that most of us admitted…

Will is an invaluable member of the team, providing all our IT support as well as being our photomontage and visualisation specialist. The go-to person for so many things in the office, he is always happy to help. His calm patience, straight-faced humour and consistently positive attitude, even when dealing with the most frustrating IT…

We’re delighted to introduce Sam Hopkins, who has now completed three months with us as an Assistant Landscape Architect at Indigo. Sam joined us with a BA in Landscape Architecture from Birmingham City University and experience in designing sustainable landscape solutions while working for an environmental engineering consultancy firm. Over the past three months, Sam…

A number of the Indigo team recently attended an inspiring talk organised by the Salisbury Civic Society entitled New Places Fit For Living, at the Salisbury Methodist Church. The discussion focused on the pressing challenges of finding additional land for housing within and around Salisbury. Renowned landscape architect Kim Wilkie shared his perspective on designing…