Products and Services
Products and Services
Circles Design and Build offers a range of designer-maker services. It is possible to form a team around any project you may wish to realise.
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Circles Design and Build offers a range of designer-maker services. It is possible to form a team around any project you may wish to realise.
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DESIGN & DRAFT
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MAINTAIN & ENHANCE
Circular Kitchen Garden with Glass Geodome
Circular Kitchen Garden with Glass Geodome
A no-dig perennial and annual vegetable garden arranged as a circular mandala with a restored Solardome geodesic dome as the centrepiece.
The beds and paths are edged with galvanised steel edging. The gates were made from oak and cedar felled, milled and joined onsite.
The salvaged geodome was restored, mounted on a circular roundel concrete plinth, and installed with replacement glass and stainless steel vents and fittings, then a 3-leaf door designed and fitted with gas struts and UV resistant Perspex.
by Circles Design & Build.
Walberswick, Suffolk 2018
Circular Kitchen Garden with Glass Geodome
Circular Kitchen Garden with Glass Geodome
A no-dig perennial and annual vegetable garden arranged as a circular mandala with a restored Solardome geodesic glass dome as the centrepiece.
The beds and paths are edged with galvanised steel edging. The gates were made from oak and cedar felled, milled and joined onsite.
The salvaged geodome was restored, mounted on a circular roundel concrete plinth, and installed with replacement glass and stainless steel vents and fittings, then a 3-leaf door designed and fitted with gas struts and UV resistant Perspex.
by Circles Design & Build.
Walberswick, Suffolk 2018
Custom-Built Summer Shed with Shepherds Hut Roof
Custom-Built Summer Shed with Shepherds Hut Roof
A small art & crafting studio built from a mixture of reclaimed, upcycled and new materials. Designed and all made in-house including door, window and door frames.
The studio has rainwater harvesting, mains water with reclaimed Belfast sink, gas heating and 770W off-grid solar powered electricity with 230Ah battery storage. The interior includes an insulated plywood floor, topped with Cork tiles, hardwood Beech ply-lined walls, and an arched Redwood ceiling.
by Circles Design & Build
Laxfield, Suffolk 2020
Custom-Built Summer Shed with Shepherds Hut Roof
Custom-Built Summer Shed with Shepherds Hut Roof
A small art & crafting studio built from a mixture of reclaimed, upcycled and new materials. Designed and all made in-house including door, window and door frames.
The studio has rainwater harvesting, mains water with reclaimed Belfast sink, gas heating and 770W off-grid solar powered electricity with 230Ah battery storage. The interior includes an insulated plywood floor, topped with Cork tiles, hardwood Beech ply-lined walls, and an arched Redwood ceiling.
by Circles Design & Build
Laxfield, Suffolk 2020
Horseshoe Fruit and Herb Garden with Herb Spiral
Horseshoe Fruit and Herb Garden with Herb Spiral
A no-dig perennial fruit and herb garden arranged as a circular mandala with a brick herb spiral as the centrepiece. This garden although small, features 47 different medicinal and culinary herbs and 10 different varieties of fruiting plants and trees
by Circles Design & Build
Wenhaston, Suffolk 2011
Horseshoe Fruit and Herb Garden with Herb Spiral
Horseshoe Fruit and Herb Garden with Herb Spiral
A no-dig perennial fruit and herb garden arranged as a circular mandala with a brick herb spiral as the centrepiece.
This garden, although small, features 47 different medicinal and culinary herbs and 10 different varieties of fruiting plants and trees
by Circles Design & Build
Wenhaston, Suffolk 2011
Polytunnel with Chestnut Path and Bee Plants
Polytunnel with Chestnut Path and Bee Plants
An off-grid Polytunnel featuring gravity-fed automatic watering system, supplied by an artesian spring which was tapped to supply a 10,000L header tank.
The Chestnut pathway links the polytunnel to the vegetable garden and maincrop areas.
Polytunnel with raised beds from Wester Red Cedar milling off-cuts
Polytunnel with raised beds from Wester Red Cedar milling off-cuts
An off-grid Polytunnel featuring gravity-fed automatic watering system, supplied by an artesian spring which was tapped to supply a 10,000L header tank.
The Chestnut pathway links the polytunnel to the vegetable garden and maincrop areas.
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
A mandala fruit, herb and vegetable garden, arranged into 8 beds. Each bed has 'keyhole' access allowing all planting areas to be accessed by hand from the pathways. This is a low-dig garden with a central seating / potting / teaching area designed for a forest school site. The Korall is designed to keep out deer, rabbits and badgers.
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
A mandala fruit, herb and vegetable garden, arranged into 8 beds. Each bed has 'keyhole' access allowing all planting areas to be accessed by hand from the pathways. This is a low-dig garden with a central seating / potting / teaching area designed as part of a forest school site
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
A mandala fruit, herb and vegetable garden, arranged into 8 beds. Each bed has 'keyhole' access allowing all planting areas to be accessed by hand from the pathways. This is a low-dig garden with a central seating / potting / teaching area designed as part of a forest school site
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
A mandala fruit, herb and vegetable garden, arranged into 8 beds. Each bed has 'keyhole' access allowing all planting areas to be accessed by hand from the pathways. This is a low-dig garden with a central seating / potting / teaching area designed as part of a forest school site. The Korall is designed to keep out deer, rabbits and badgers.
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
Mandala Vegetable and Herb Garden within a Cleft Chestnut Korrall
A mandala fruit, herb and vegetable garden, arranged into 8 beds. Each bed has 'keyhole' access allowing all planting areas to be accessed by hand from the pathways. This is a low-dig garden with a central seating / potting / teaching area designed as part of a forest school site
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
Summershed in Western Red Cedar, lined with Douglas Fir Plywood and Elm floor
A restoration-rennovation project - reglazing, repairing and replacing missing glass and window sills, insulation and ply-lining interior, with addition of fold-out function/writing tables, addition of door lock, handles and shutters. All interior fittings in stainless steel.
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants
A small yet functional kitchen garden, featuring six raised beds in Oak, arranged as two ranks of three, plus greenhouse, composting,
natural Chestnut and Hazel fencing and gates and a micro-orchard of dwarf fruit trees in the front garden
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants and Fruit Trees
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants and Fruit Trees
A small yet functional kitchen garden, featuring six raised beds in Oak, arranged as two ranks of three, plus greenhouse, composting,
natural Chestnut and Hazel fencing and gates and a micro-orchard of dwarf fruit trees in the front garden
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants and Fruit Trees
Home Kitchen Garden with Oak Raised Beds, Chestnut and Hazel Trellis with Bee Plants and Fruit Trees
A small yet functional kitchen garden, featuring six raised beds in Oak, arranged as two ranks of three, plus greenhouse, composting,
natural Chestnut and Hazel fencing and gates and a micro-orchard of dwarf fruit trees in the front garden
Wooden Veranda and Imitation Jettis for Greenpeace Cafe
Wooden Veranda and Imitation Jettis for Greenpeace Cafe
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
Wooden Veranda and Imitation Jettis for Greenpeace Cafe
Wooden Veranda and Imitation Jettis for Greenpeace Cafe
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
300m Modular Boardwalk - Save the Arctic Exhibition
Constructed from naturally weather-resistant, durable and non-slip Larch; a modular & adaptive re-usable boardwalk system.
After sourcing and milling the lumber from Herefordshire, the timber was delivered to Glastonbury Festival and constructed by our team with the help of Greenpeace volunteers.
The 'Save the Arctic' exhibition received around 30,000 visitors over a weekend, the boardwalk doubled-up as informal seating.
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
A 23 acre site. This project included a landscape plan, landscape design, spring restoration, polytunnel and vegetable garden, fund-writing, and tree planting.
Planting of 9,000 native deciduous trees, plus a small number of Scott's Pine funded by three grants from the Forestry Commission.
The spring was restored, with a new collection tank, chamber, header tank, pipes and taps for livestock and food-growing.
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
A 23 acre site. This project included a landscape plan, landscape design, spring restoration, polytunnel and vegetable garden, fund-writing, and tree planting.
Planting of 9,000 native deciduous trees, plus a small number of Scott's Pine funded by three grants from the Forestry Commission.
The spring was restored, with a new collection tank, chamber, header tank, pipes and taps for livestock and food-growing.
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
A 23 acre site. This project included a landscape plan, landscape design, spring restoration, polytunnel and vegetable garden, fund-writing, and tree planting.
Planting of 9,000 native deciduous trees, plus a small number of Scott's Pine funded by three grants from the Forestry Commission.
The spring was restored, with a new collection tank, chamber, header tank, pipes and taps for livestock and food-growing.
WET System - Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
WET System - Dorstone Hill, Herefordshire
A 23 acre site. This project included a landscape plan, landscape design, spring restoration, polytunnel and vegetable garden, fund-writing, and tree planting.
Planting of 9,000 native deciduous trees, plus a small number of Scott's Pine funded by three grants from the Forestry Commission.
The spring was restored, with a new collection tank, chamber, header tank, pipes and taps for livestock and food-growing.
A WET (Wetland Ecological Treatment) System was also installed, by www.biologicdesign.co.uk
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - A garden for a modern passive house, with formal design language by the dwelling; a wooden deck, linear pond with bridge, raised sleeper beds; transitioning to an ecological garden with wildlife pond at the far end of the garden - where the writing studio is found. Pallette is predominantly native wild plants selected from the local biodiversity index, punctuated with naturalised plants and those with a complimentary wild aesthetic, with two existing fruit trees plus two newly-planted trees. Oxford, 2006
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - A garden for a modern passive house, with formal design language by the dwelling; a wooden deck, linear pond with bridge, raised sleeper beds; transitioning to an ecological garden with wildlife pond at the far end of the garden - where the writing studio is found. Pallette is predominantly native wild plants selected from the local biodiversity index, punctuated with naturalised plants and those with a complimentary wild aesthetic, with two existing fruit trees plus two newly-planted trees. Oxford, 2006
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - A garden for a modern passive house, with formal design language by the dwelling; a wooden deck, linear pond with bridge, raised sleeper beds; transitioning to an ecological garden with wildlife pond at the far end of the garden - where the writing studio is found. Pallette is predominantly native wild plants selected from the local biodiversity index, punctuated with naturalised plants and those with a complimentary wild aesthetic, with two existing fruit trees plus two newly-planted trees. Oxford, 2006
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - Oxford
Ecological Garden - A garden for a modern passive house, with formal design language by the dwelling; a wooden deck, linear pond with bridge, raised sleeper beds; transitioning to an ecological garden with wildlife pond at the far end of the garden - where the writing studio is found. Pallette is predominantly native wild plants selected from the local biodiversity index, punctuated with naturalised plants and those with a complimentary wild aesthetic, with two existing fruit trees plus two newly-planted trees. Oxford, 2006
More images in the Flickr Gallery
More images in the Flickr Gallery
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Circles Design & Build balances form with function, linking the built and natural environments
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Introduction
Introduction
Designer-Builder
Designer-Builder
14 years experience in landscape design and build, building renovation and carpentry. Specialising in edible gardening, fruits nuts and herbs, herbaceous perennials, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens and organic gardening, with training in ecological design, landscsape design and environmental planning. Over 20 gardens, landscapes and restoration projects, completed to-date, with great client feedback.
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Articles written by Marcus