'And just like any painting, it has its own unique world within, where you are diving and exploring as you come in. The garden is a three dimensional painting and the studio is its focal point. 'I wanted to give this amazing building the surroundings that will make it shine even more. And this garden is a unique collaboration between me and Sam.

The inspiration also came from the meditative state of mind and calming flow through the body that being in a zen garden provides.Īt the centre of her designs are two meandering rivers, representing the River Thames and the River Kharkiv, which come together as one, in reference to the couple's relationship.Ī large pond area is situated right in front of the studio, as well as a maze, which when viewed from the roof terrace of the studio becomes clear that it is one of Sam's artworks.Īlena added: “Gardening is a form of art. Intricately designed by Alena, they are heavily influenced by the principles of feng shui, the traditional practice originating from ancient China that considers how human life connects and flows with the environment around it. The gardens surrounding the studio are of equal importance to the couple. In addition to the lower level, steel stairs will lead up to a mezzanine floor where Alena will work, and from there further stairs go up to the roof terrace from which the landscaped gardens and maze that she has designed can be viewed.

'Holloway Studio has done such a brilliant job of designing everything, the CGIs look superb, I just can’t wait for it to happen now.”

Sam and Elena's landscaped Kent gardens (Image: Holloway Studio)

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