An afternoon and talk with Richard Bisgrove - Author, broadcaster and horticulturalist

An afternoon and talk with Richard Bisgrove - Author, broadcaster and horticulturalist

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Trust is hosting an afternoon in the company of Richard Bisgrove, distinguished author, broadcaster and horticulturalist. 

Richard will give a talk on “’The Modern Garden’ and the modern garden” on Saturday 10th September 15.30-18.30, of special interest to anyone interested in gardens and their design. Drawing on Turn End as an example, his illustrated talk will explore different aspects in the development of the ‘modern’ garden. The ‘Modern Movement’ in architecture (‘Form follows function’ and ‘Less is more’) set challenges for garden designers, since gardens are after all decorative and luxuriant compositions. Richard will suggest how those challenges were applied to the creation of the ‘Modern Garden’ and then trace how various strands of garden design have developed in a ‘post-modern’ world. The talk will be in the Methodist Chapel, High Street, Haddenham and will be followed by a reception in Turn End garden. Tickets are £25.00, proceeds for the benefit of Turn End Trust. 

Turn End, Haddenham consists of an award-winning house and an internationally renowned garden. The garden, created as a natural extension to the house, is rich in unexpected angles, nooks and vistas and is a source of inspiration for gardeners from around the world. Awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects Award for Architecture in 1970, house and garden are widely regarded as a prime example of the blend between modern architecture and landscape design. Peter Aldington OBE RIBA MCSD, the designer of Turn End, has nine listed houses to his name. ‘Houses’ created by Peter Aldington by RIBA Publishing was published in April this year.

Turn End Trust was set up as a registered charity (Charity No: 1072771) with the aim of protecting this small estate, promoting the integration of architecture and garden design, and making it available for the benefit of the wider community.   The Trust runs an annual programme and operates a Friends Scheme offering benefits for members.


Details

Date:
10th Sep 2016 - 10th Oct 2016
Time:
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Turn End, Townside, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8BG
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