Chris Gutteridge    BA (Hons), Dip LA, MSGD

Garden Designer, Landscape Architect & Journalist

Age: 26 Most respected designers: Andy Sturgeon, Piet Ouldolf, Luis Barragan Design Philosophy: ‘Understand the ergonomics of a space, have conviction in your proposals and remain open minded’ Most important design element: Atmosphere - Any design space should evoke the feeling it was initially designed to. Best moment: Being at Chelsea at 24.

Jon Owens    BA (Hons)

Fine Artist & Landscape Contractor

Age: 27 Most respected designers: Roberto Burle Marx, Luis Barragon and Anish Kapoor Design Philosophy: Use shapes simply without any render, look at the space as a series of structures before applying the material render. Consider materials carefully. Looking forward to? The next year. Lots of exciting projects up and coming.

Antony Cox   BA (Hons)

Garden Designer & Landscape Contractor

Age: 27 Most respected designers: Thomas Church, John Brookes, Christopher Bradley-Hole Design Philosophy: ‘Don’t be tempted to cram to much into the design, space is as important as mass.’ Most important design element: Scale - without this the design will not sit comfortably in itself or it’s surroundings.’ Hope to Achieve in Future: Best in show at Chelsea