Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture Services in Bedfordshire
Anna French Associates is a landscape architecture practice established in 2011, dedicated to delivering client-focused solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and environmental stewardship. Our expertise spans residential and mixed-use urban developments, with a strong emphasis on ecological design and technical precision. We specialise in navigating planning systems, from initial concept to construction, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while enhancing usability and biodiversity.Our team brings extensive experience in urban greening, biodiversity net gain, and sustainable drainage systems, working across London, Birmingham, and the wider UK. Committed to reducing our carbon footprint, we actively engage in low-carbon material research and are corporate members of the Woodland Trust. Our award-winning portfolio demonstrates our dedication to creating landscapes that serve communities and ecosystems alike.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Garden Design
Ecological Design
Technical Detailing
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 12 years of experience in landscape architecture since 2011.
- Our team excels in navigating complex planning systems and technical detailing.
- Specialists in ecological design and biodiversity net gain compliance.
- Award-winning projects in urban and residential developments.
- Committed to reducing carbon footprint through sustainable practices.
Services
Landscape Architecture
We create functional, sustainable landscapes for residential and urban developments. Our services include concept design, planning applications, and technical detailing. We ensure compliance with biodiversity net gain and urban greening standards while enhancing ecological value.
Ecological Design
Our ecological expertise includes habitat creation, biodiversity net gain calculations, and sustainable drainage systems. We design landscapes that support wildlife and meet regulatory requirements. This service integrates environmental stewardship into urban and residential projects.
Urban Design
We specialise in urban regeneration and mixed-use developments. Our approach balances aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Services include masterplanning, public space design, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive urban environments.
Technical Detailing
Our technical detailing ensures buildable, cost-effective solutions for landscapes. We produce precise drawings for planting, drainage, and hard landscaping. This service supports seamless construction and long-term maintenance across residential and commercial projects.
Garden Design
We design bespoke gardens that enhance property value and usability. Our approach combines aesthetic appeal with practicality, using native and ornamental plants. This service includes planting plans, maintenance strategies, and integration with outdoor living spaces.
People
Anna French
Managing Director
Anna founded AFA in 2011 after studying ecological design at the University of Sheffield. She leads strategic direction and client relations, leveraging 12+ years of experience in landscape architecture and planning.
Alexia Lechat
Senior Landscape Architect
Alexia joined AFA in 2018, bringing engineering expertise from her French training. She manages complex projects, ensuring technical precision and adherence to budgets while mentoring junior team members.
Magda Zwierzynska
Landscape Architect
Magda specialises in residential schemes, having worked on projects from concept to site supervision. Her Polish education and practical experience inform her holistic approach to design and planning.
Han Cai
Landscape Architect
Han contributes technical and illustrative skills from her UK and Chinese project experience. She focuses on bespoke residential designs, ensuring construction accuracy and alignment with client visions.
Awika
Landscape Architect
Awika applies her Thai and UK expertise to urban and residential projects. She manages site analysis, design development, and client coordination, ensuring practical solutions that meet budget and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We work across London, Birmingham, and the wider UK for landscape architecture projects.
What services do you offer?
We provide landscape design, urban planning, ecological assessments, technical detailing, and maintenance plans.
Are you experienced in planning applications?
Yes, we specialise in navigating planning systems, including biodiversity net gain and urban greening compliance.
Do you focus on sustainability?
Sustainability is core to our practice, including low-carbon materials and Woodland Trust partnerships.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our team manages complex urban and residential developments from concept to completion.
