Goffinet Francois
Gardeners
Goffinet Francois
38 Bourne St, London
# François Goffinet Garden Design
François Goffinet is a master garden designer with over 25 years of international experience across England, the United States, and Belgium. The practice specialises in creating harmonious outdoor spaces that forge meaningful connections between inhabitants and their surrounding environments.
Working primarily with discerning clients who appreciate sophisticated landscape design, Goffinet approaches each project as a bespoke composition. His philosophy prioritises understanding the inherent character of each location, establishing balanced proportions, and harnessing the interplay of shadow and light to create spaces that feel both considered and natural.
Rather than relying on ornamental floristry, Goffinet's gardens are defined by precision drawing, meticulous attention to detail, and rigorous spatial discipline. Every element—from planting schemes to hardscaping—is carefully orchestrated within a cohesive whole. This extends to custom-designed garden furniture and outdoor furnishings, where he emphasises construction quality and ergonomic comfort, with pieces tailored to complement their specific settings.
What distinguishes Goffinet's practice is his collaborative approach, respecting the expertise of specialist craftspeople and traditional trades involved in garden realisation. This orchestrated methodology ensures authentic execution and preservation of time-honoured techniques. The business serves affluent private clients and discerning developers seeking timeless gardens that transcend transient horticultural trends.
François Goffinet is a master garden designer with over 25 years of international experience across England, the United States, and Belgium. The practice specialises in creating harmonious outdoor spaces that forge meaningful connections between inhabitants and their surrounding environments.
Working primarily with discerning clients who appreciate sophisticated landscape design, Goffinet approaches each project as a bespoke composition. His philosophy prioritises understanding the inherent character of each location, establishing balanced proportions, and harnessing the interplay of shadow and light to create spaces that feel both considered and natural.
Rather than relying on ornamental floristry, Goffinet's gardens are defined by precision drawing, meticulous attention to detail, and rigorous spatial discipline. Every element—from planting schemes to hardscaping—is carefully orchestrated within a cohesive whole. This extends to custom-designed garden furniture and outdoor furnishings, where he emphasises construction quality and ergonomic comfort, with pieces tailored to complement their specific settings.
What distinguishes Goffinet's practice is his collaborative approach, respecting the expertise of specialist craftspeople and traditional trades involved in garden realisation. This orchestrated methodology ensures authentic execution and preservation of time-honoured techniques. The business serves affluent private clients and discerning developers seeking timeless gardens that transcend transient horticultural trends.
Services offered
Garden design and masterplanningCustom landscape compositionBespoke outdoor furniture designHardscape and material specificationLighting designProject managementSite analysis and planning consultationGarden implementation supervision