Design philosophy 

I believe that excellence in design is achieved through the application of solid theory, practical experience and knowledge, and of course, creative passion and the desire to deliver for a client.

Approach to Design

Listen, understand, interpret, review, apply, realise, manage and enjoy.

Why should you work with me

You should work with me because I’m a qualified  designer, I have a decade of garden design and building experience behind me, I am recognised by the GLDA and I have a long list of happy clients. I also take great pride in my work and consider myself a genuine and honest person.

Detailed background

Professional association membership:

Full member of the Garden and Landscape Design Association www.glda.ie

Education

2003 BSc Landscape and Garden Design www.writtle.ac.uk

2001 Diploma Garden Design www.writtle.ac.uk (student of the Year 2001)

1998 Certificate Amenity Horticulture www.teagasc.ie

1995 Diploma in Industrial Relations www.dbs.ie

1992 Certificate in Marketing www.crumlincollege.ie

Employment

2003 – 2009 Editor Horticulture and Landscape Ireland www.hli.ie

Lecturer in design and horticulture at SCD www.scd.ie

Garden Designer www.barrylupton.com www.glda.ie

2004-05 Developed and delivered evening certificate course in garden design for the Dublin Institute of Design www.dublindesign.ie

1995-1997 Nursery Supervisor Netherlands www.atlancorimec.com

1990 – 95 Retail Manager Dunnes Stores www.dunnesstores.com

Other Achievements

2007 Silver medal Bloom for Agraria garden www.bloominthepark.ie

2006 Developed Ireland’s first externally verified Diploma level course in garden design, which I now coordinate. www.scd.ie