“…a place of great biodiversity for both people and wildlife.”
“A slice of urban meadow in a wildlife friendly garden.”
Iconic Barbican Conservatory to be revamped in major restoration project
Veranda’s “World’s Most Beautiful Gardens 2024”
“Pioneering design talents of their generation.”
“This is a garden full of vitality.”
“One of the most dynamic and interesting design duos working in the UK at the moment.”
“Known for bringing a unique and site specific response to every project.”

We design beautiful, resilient landscapes that connect people to place, nature, and one another. 

Harris Bugg Studio is an award-winning landscape and garden design practice based in London, Devon & Scotland. Working across the UK and Europe, we are known for creating beautiful, environmentally intelligent landscapes and gardens that are rooted in place, rich in meaning, and resilient in the face of a changing climate.

Founded by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg in 2017, the studio has earned an international reputation for combining design elegance with ecological depth, crafting spaces that are as emotionally resonant as they are environmentally responsive.

From regenerative rooftop forests to wildlife-friendly city gardens, our work spans scales and typologies, united by a belief in the
transformative power of landscape.

“…a reputation for delivering creative and eye-catching gardens.”Country Life
“Personable, meticulous and committed, they have really listened to the brief.”Lucy Ried, Assistant Director Operations, National Trust
“Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg are pioneering design talents of their generation.”Marcus Chilton-Jones, Curator, RHS Garden Bridgewater

Latest news: Hugo Bugg joins Devon Gardens Trust

Hugo Bugg, co-founder of Harris Bugg Studio, has joined the Board of Trustees at the Devon Gardens Trust.

“It’s a privilege to support the Trust in caring for Devon’s rich collection of designed landscapes, past and present,” said Hugo.

The Devon Gardens Trust works to protect and celebrate the county’s designed landscape heritage – from historic parks and gardens to contemporary landscapes – through conservation, education and advocacy.

Read more about Hugo’s new appointment. 

Feature story: Our conversation with Wallpaper*

With plans for the Barbican Conservatory now being submitted for planning, Wallpaper* sat down with Charlotte Harris to talk about the “esteemed yet challenging task of revamping such a beloved indoor landscape”, and the pleasure working alongside the wider design team. 

Read the article here. 

 

Latest Press: Gardens Illustrated – design details 

In the last of her award-winning Design Details series, Charlotte dedicates her column to stylish container gardens. Learn how we design green spaces when there isn’t a garden, in the traditional sense.

 

 

 

Latest Project:  Dorset meadow garden

A long-term project transforming the expansive grounds of a Grade II listed property, including ornamental garden spaces, kitchen garden and tranquil pool garden – all carefully feathered into the fields and the landscape beyond.  

In this first phase, we have planted a significant topiary hedge for privacy and structure, as well as a crab apple orchard, and a summer meadow. Paths are mown through and it’s being used as a lovely spot for picnics, playfulness and drinks.

Read more here.