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The studio flat is transformed into a shrine to houseplants and the elements, using light, sound, scent and texture to create a truly immersive experience. Visitors are invited to take a houseplant pilgrimage and will be transported to another realm. A large open-sided deck will feature a vibrant feasting table lavishly decorated with ornamentals, and a water feature where visitors can pay their tributes to the elements. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/123/icon.webp) Best Houseplant Studio RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![James Whiting](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/james-whiting/profile_photo.webp) James Whiting Designer Plants By There ](https://gardensdb.com/people/james-whiting) ### Wider Team 1 - [ ![Gavin McPhail](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/gavin-mcphail/profile_photo.webp) Gavin McPhail Artist - Mural ](https://gardensdb.com/people/gavin-mcphail) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/411884ff-85b6-4291-8748-8f1c39976f4c/conversions/bab6-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/01e4a55e-5402-413c-9111-5775ed7d34d7/conversions/bab7-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/70bb3133-d09c-426d-bf09-6b3f56caf2b7/conversions/bab4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a9bb140a-090c-4481-9607-2aafb33e2c58/conversions/bab5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/876c7e8e-aae7-45f8-83be-d12606cd72e6/conversions/bab2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9f8b7998-1472-4cfb-941e-48b5861ddeb5/conversions/bab3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/59876cd5-aa54-41e5-b475-f9b0671db45c/conversions/bab1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/080f7a19-744c-4c9b-a644-7fed27ce6cc0/conversions/1000023719-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6903f8af-8c23-4f6a-a595-9012db8329ad/conversions/1000023722-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e82ccd67-08ec-4c88-bc1c-d43e1fd1883e/conversions/1000023721-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/96d1a276-ed76-42e3-ba7f-57248693d2cd/conversions/1000023577-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0c979919-8f34-4a48-ac8b-d498b36b53af/conversions/1000023579-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/148de032-ea86-4102-bdeb-71cb0ebdb23f/conversions/render-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studios 2 - [ ![Plants By There](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/plants-by-there/logo.webp) Plants By There ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/plants-by-there) - [ ![The Little Botanical](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/the-little-botanical/logo.webp) The Little Botanical ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/the-little-botanical) ### Supplier 1 - [ ![Lords Fragrance House](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/lords-fragrance-house/logo.webp) Lords Fragrance House Montverde Fragrance ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/lords-fragrance-house) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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