ABOUT
New Leaf Studio was founded by Andy King and Simon Tournay in 1996. Our aim was to create a practice where designs are developed collaboratively by an enthusiastic team. Where ideas are shared freely, rather than being constrained by management hierarchy. Where there’s deep respect for the landscape and the natural world. Where value is placed on both creative thinking and attention to detail, tempered only by practicality in order to deliver well-considered designs for clients. Where honesty and integrity matters
After a brief spell in Andy’s unfinished house extension and needing to expand, in 1999 we moved to offices in Bristol, from where we continue to provide a range of client led professional services in the fields of landscape design and landscape management
From the outset we’ve purposely kept New Leaf Studio relatively small. This allows Andy and Simon to remain hands-on with all projects, ensuring their extensive experience is present at every stage.
We’re proud to say that nearly 30 years on we have an enviable track record, with particular expertise working in historic landscapes, public parks, civic spaces, commercial and light industrial premises, residential schemes (particularly in relation to retirement housing and care homes), healthcare facilities and larger private gardens.
We believe in continuous improvement, so we’re always updating our skills and learning from projects to offer clients the very best expertise.
NEW LEAF STUDIO VALUES
Honesty and integrity
Our guiding principles: these are key to who we are and feeling good about what we do. We want our work to make a positive contribution and hopefully leave our world in a better place.
Attention to detail
Details can make or break the success of a project, or transform a design from acceptable to exceptional. This is why attention to detail is at the forefront of everything we do.
Form follows function
Our designs always relate to the way the site may be used, rather than imposing a pattern or form just for aesthetic purposes.
Creativity and imagination
Innovation and creativity is at the heart of all our designs, balanced with working within the design brief and function of the site.
Sustainability
We’re always conscious of the effects our designs may have on the environment, both positive and negative. Being mindful of this and the current climate emergency, we always aim to achieve sustainable solutions, respond to climate change by ensuring future resilience, and deliver biodiversity enhancements.
A very helpful, skilled and professional organisation.
SUSAN FELTMAN
Bristol City Council
OUR PEOPLE
SIMON TOURNAY
BA (Hons) Dip LA Landscape Architecture CMLI
DIRECTOR
Simon is a highly experienced landscape architect and chartered member of the Landscape Institute, with a breadth of knowledge gained through working within private practice and the landscape industry for many years.
Simon is interested in all aspects of design and has particular expertise in landscapes associated with care homes, the elderly and for those with disabilities. He’s passionate about delivering designs that improve the quality of people’s lives. He has a keen eye for detail and how different materials can be combined to great effect.
Outside work, Simon has many interests including playing the trumpet in a band, working on his garden, and walking with his family and Peggy the cockapoo in the local countryside.
ANDREW KING
BSc (Hons) Horticulture
MIHort
DIRECTOR
Andy’s experience is broad and far reaching, having worked within the landscape industry and private practice as a landscape architect and landscape manager for many years. Clients have included, universities, the Salvation Army, Gloucester Cathedral, various commercial developers, management companies, local authorities and parish councils.
With his horticulture training and being a keen plantsman, Andy brings a detailed understanding of how plants and landscapes will perform and change over time, particularly under the influence of human activity.
Taking a considered and practical approach to design, Andy ensures projects are progressed with integrity, particularly in relation to planting design.
In his spare time, Andy can be found mostly within his large garden, which includes a collection of historic bearded iris, or doing DIY projects. He always finds time for a morning run and spending time with family and Archie the whippet.