Peter Ker Walker has spent nearly 50 years providing professional services devoted to developing solutions sensitive to environmental issues, large and small in various climates and countries.
Philosophy
Through his training in both architecture and landscape architecture, Peter Ker Walker brings to his design work a deep understanding and an ability to see the broader picture. His work is about context - historical, cultural, environmental, the seamless integration of natural and constructed elements. Imagination, delight and commitment contribute to excellence in design and execution.
A passionate student of history, Walker places great value on the lessons learned, from historic gardens, buildings and landscape architecture, in which human needs and aspirations have been accommodated in beautiful and creative ways. Such lessons inform and inspire his practice and find expression in a contemporary approach to landscape design.
Walker states that the design of building and their settings are inseparable. A knowledgeable and sympathetic collaborator on any site development, Walker understands the value of team-work at all stages of the assignment. The opportunities to be informed by consultants and other professionals are critical to the design process of site development, buildings and the landscape architectural treatment
Expertise
The expertise and capabilities of Peter Ker Walker are demonstrated by a large and varied output of completed commissions. It is recognized that each design problem is unique and different, requiring fresh insight. Within every project there is order and coherence in the treatment of the landscape.
The spectrum of the design work is wide. The variety of the commissions and the different scales of site development have provided opportunities for important landscape and artistic opportunities. Certain characteristics have emerged, such as the fascination with water and water features, and the inclusion of sculpture and works of art.
The work of Peter Ker Walker is responsive to the continuing search for new planting techniques and related materials to promote conservation, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and sustainability.
The mission of Peter Ker Walker on all commissions, large or small is to create a pleasant and memorable environment in which people are at comfort and in harmony with their surroundings.
SERVICES
Services are tailored to the unique requirement of each project. The belief of Peter Ker Walker is that the key to a successful design solution is regular communication with client, architects and consultants. In some instances and in particular locales, an association with local consulting landscape practitioners is formed to provide the best services for the client and project. Full Services include:
- Definition of the program
- Design - presentation drawings, model making etc.
- Construction drawings, details and specifications including:
- Hardscape - comprising paving, grade changes, site furniture
- Softscape - comprising planting plans
- Supervision
- Limited services as consultants