‘The Bermuda Triangle’ is a representation of an active volcanic landscape interwoven with tropical planting, with four sections of laser cut aluminium sheeting housing a fire pit in each section with a palm at their centre. ‘The Bermuda Triangle’ is sponsored by Jack Dunckley Ltd, Kyoto Design and Solus Decor.
Q&A with the garden designer, Jack Dunckley:
When did you first start working on the original design and how long did it take to perfect?
I started working on my design in the summer last year. I was so inspired by the island of Bermuda that the design came together very quickly.
What are the stand out features of this particular garden?
‘The Bermuda Triangle’ is designed to attract attention and is has some striking features; from the large palm tree centrepiece, to the four large surrounding triangles, which will be depicted using inventive LED lighting and foliage rich subtropical planting.
Did the sponsor provide a detailed brief? If so, how did you interpret this within your design?
This design is solely my inspiration. Winning a silver-gilt medal at Chelsea in 2013 made me the youngest ever designer to achieve an award. I am aiming for Gold this time and hoping to continue my success and become the youngest ever Gold medal winner ever at Chelsea. The Bermuda Tourism Authority are one of my sponsors and they have been very supportive and encouraging in the whole project.
What is so special about having a show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show?
Apart from being the world’s most famous flower show, it is hugely prestigious and attended by the Queen, the Prime Minister and politicians, A-list celebrities and the rich and famous. Being given the opportunity to win a medal as a designer at the most significant horticultural event in the world is also a very exciting prospect.
How do you hope the public/visitors will perceive this garden?
The Bermuda Triangle is one of the biggest mysteries of our time. I want visitors to my garden to be wowed, to soak up the intrigue and atmosphere to stimulate them and make them want to investigate further.
Q&A with the contractor, Jack Dunckley Ltd:
What are you looking forward to most about building this show garden?
As my most ambitious design to date I am looking forward to building the garden so I can see ‘The Bermuda Triangle’ come to reality.
What’s going to be the biggest challenge on the build?
The biggest challenge by far will be the bringing together of all the elements to create a stunning garden. The triangles due to their sheer size and angles, the strategic positioning of the LED lighting and mirrors to create the desired effect.
Are specialist contractors required for any elements?
As well as being the designer, my in-house landscaping team will be responsible for the construction. This is fairly unique at the show. We are using a specialist fabricator to assist with the making and assembly of the triangles.
If you could take one thing away with you from this garden, what would it be?
A Gold medal!
Do you think the judges have enough knowledge of the complexity of construction when deciding on the medals?
The judges consist of a variety of specialists and experts in their field. Awards are based on the design, construction and planting of gardens as well as the final garden so the complexities of construction are often witnessed. Visitors to the show may not realise that construction is included as they don’t get to be part of the ‘build-up’ stage.
Kevin Dallas, chief executive officer of The Bermuda Tourism, said: “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is proud to play a supporting role to bring this intriguing interpretation of Bermuda to 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Jack’s vision of connecting the island’s volcanic origins with the Bermuda Triangle sets his design apart and adds that element of mystique. The design evokes Bermuda’s brand story. At age 24, Jack represents the new generation of landscape artist. We wish him well in his endeavour to become the youngest gold medal winner of this year’s show.”
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