OUTER SPACES

'Outer Spaces' is an illuminating journey through 25 very different outer spaces -from the inspirations, original drawings and plans; to the finished space in its full glory. It explores the ideas behind Diarmuid Gavin's cutting-edge garden designs, showing how his magical gardens challenge our perceptions and fire the imagination - revealing that funky and functional are not mutually exclusive and always encouraging you to think big, no matter how small your garden. Revealing Diarmuid's often surprising influences, this compelling book conveys his passion for plants, his gardening obsessions, and the people, places, and objects that have inspired him. It is a fascinating snapshot of how his innovative design style has evolved and confirms why he is the undisputed master of contemporary garden design. The gardens selected in the book cover a range of design styles taking in everything from clubby fibre-optic lighting and dance floors in Diarmuid's Party gardens - to child-friendly fun zones in the Play section, where cartoons are projected on to walls. These case studies are packed with behind-the-scenes information on original design concepts, plans and planting lists, as well as accounts of how the designs developed and the practicalities of construction.