Designed in collaboration with architect Nicholas Groves-Raines, this composting area and garden store is conceived as an organic extension of the surrounding garden. Its form grows naturally from the woven edging of the garden paths, drawing inspiration from traditional basket weaving and hazel hurdle techniques. The structure is crafted using woven reinforcement bar and weathering Corten steel, creating a tactile and sculptural presence within the landscape.

The design embraces a five-ton boulder situated on the site, incorporating it as a central element that anchors the building within the garden’s topography. Positioned at the furthest corner of the garden, the structure provides a focal point for visitors and offers interest to walkers along the adjacent Water of Leith Walkway.

The project exemplifies how craftsmanship and materiality can transform a functional element into a distinctive architectural feature that responds sensitively to its context.

Photographs copyright Dan Farrar.