Joe Perkins
16th Oct – Landscape Performance Live / 11am – 11:45am
Collaboration in Action
Join the project team as they discuss their work on the ‘Garden of the Future’ project at the National Trust’s Sheffield Park and Garden. This session will explore the vital collaboration between the client, contractor, and designer that brought this innovative project to life, overcoming challenges and blending modern sustainability with respect for historical landscapes. This exciting new garden is a sympathetic revitalisation of a space within the Grade I-listed garden. Learn about the teamwork and creative processes behind this transformative project.
BIO
Joe is an accomplished Landscape Designer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Based in East Sussex, he runs his own successful Landscape Design practice, leading a team of designers. Joe’s team and the gardens they create all share the same ethos of being adaptable and sensitive to the context and character of the space and to maximise people’s enjoyment of and connection to nature.
Joe’s extensive career spans a decade managing a prominent landscape construction company, as well as 15 years working on high-profile garden installations, including at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and other RHS events.
He has recently earned recognition for his exceptional work, winning two Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and the Horticultural Excellence Award at the Shenzhen Flower Show in 2023.
Joe’s formal qualifications include a Post-Graduate diploma in residential garden design and a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. As a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers (MSGD), he brings expert design, project management, and construction knowledge to every commission.
In addition to his professional practice, Joe is currently training to become a Judge for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), furthering his commitment to excellence in landscape design.
