About
Reconnecting people with nature.
An RHS Award-Winning Landscape Design & Build Studio.
Architectural Landscapes, Garden Design & Construction.
Working across London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex.
Founded in 2017 by Jamie Dobinson, Crafted Landscapes is a landscape design and build studio informed by a background in architectural design and a passion for nature, design and craftsmanship.
Our work has received national recognition, including an award-winning show garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival in 2026, an appearance on BBC Gardeners’ World in 2026, inclusion in House & Garden’s The List in 2025, and the Muddy Stilettos Best Garden Designer award for Sussex in 2021.
Our Story
Early Years
Inspired by Nature
Jamie grew up in the Sussex countryside, surrounded by landscaping and construction. Working alongside his dad and grandad from a young age, moving turf and pointing patios, he developed an early appreciation for natural materials, traditional craftsmanship and the satisfaction of making things from scratch. He and his two brothers turned their dad's leftover materials into camps, makeshift pools and cabins, the beginnings of a lasting connection with the natural world and a hands-on approach to creativity.
Education
An Architectural Foundation
After studying in Brighton, Jamie worked in architectural design, learning how buildings, gardens and the wider landscape fit together. His architectural education gave him the technical and creative foundations for a distinctive design approach, combining architectural thinking, practical craftsmanship and an appreciation for the natural world.
- Before 2010Hastings College. BTEC National Diploma in Construction, Level 3.
- 2010–2013University of Brighton. Architectural Technology, First Class Honours.
2013–2017
Architectural Practice
Jamie worked at A&M Architectural Partnership in Hastings and Felce & Guy Architects in Hove, designing buildings, outdoor spaces and associated infrastructure for major UK holiday park operators.
2017
Building Something of Our Own
In 2017, Jamie left an established career in architectural design to found Crafted Landscapes, seeking the freedom to explore his own creativity and bring his ideas to life. It was an opportunity to combine architectural thinking with hands-on craftsmanship, establishing a studio where design and crafting could come together.
As the studio grew
Growing Our Team & Network
As Crafted Landscapes evolved, so did the people behind our projects. We developed a trusted network of skilled craftspeople, specialist trades and professional collaborators, bringing together complementary expertise across design and construction.
These relationships have enabled us to undertake increasingly ambitious projects while retaining the attention to detail and personal approach at the heart of our studio.
A Collaborative Approach
2021 · Best Garden Designer, Sussex
Muddy Stilettos
Crafted Landscapes was named Best Garden Designer in Sussex at the 2021 Muddy Stilettos Awards.
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The awards celebrate outstanding independent businesses across the region, recognising creativity, quality and excellence. Receiving this award was an important early recognition of our approach to landscape design and craftsmanship.
2024
Supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust
We believe thoughtfully designed landscapes should provide space for nature to thrive.
Our support for Sussex Wildlife Trust reflects our appreciation of local habitats and the importance of encouraging biodiversity through considered landscape design.
We aim to create landscapes that bring people closer to nature while providing opportunities for wildlife to flourish.
Creating thoughtful outdoor spaces that reconnect people with the natural world.
2025
House & Garden
Included in The List, House & Garden’s professional design directory.
2026
The Crafted Garden, RHS Malvern
Our first RHS show garden, an RHS award-winning garden at RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
2026
BBC Gardeners’ World
Our RHS show garden, The Crafted Garden, was featured on BBC Gardeners’ World, sharing our nature-led approach to landscape design and craftsmanship with a national audience.
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Alongside the studio
Learning & Professional Development
- Building with Cob · Sawa Permaculture
- Straw Bale Construction · Brighton Permaculture Trust
- Hempcrete & Lime Rendering · Brighton Permaculture Trust
- Beekeeping Course · Mantel Farm
- Natural Swimming Pool Course · Gartenart
Looking Ahead
Our Future
Some of our best ideas are still taking shape.
We remain curious by nature, always exploring new materials, techniques and ways of working more closely with the landscape.
Each project teaches us something, and we carry that forward, refining our craft and allowing our work to evolve quietly over time.
What comes next will be guided by the same things that brought us here: thoughtful design, honest craftsmanship and a deep respect for the natural world.
Landscapes. Architecture. Design. To Us, They Are One.
Our Team
A Collaborative Approach
At Crafted Landscapes, collaboration is central to everything we create.
We work alongside a trusted network of skilled craftspeople, specialist trades, designers and industry professionals, bringing together the right expertise for each individual project.
This flexible, collaborative approach allows us to undertake projects of varying scales and complexities, combining creative thinking, technical knowledge and exceptional craftsmanship.
We value working with like-minded people who share our commitment to quality, thoughtful design and creating meaningful connections between people and nature.
Where we work
Working across London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex.
We meet clients digitally or on site, within the landscapes we are designing.
We also take on design commissions elsewhere in the UK and abroad. Outside the South East, design fees, site visits and travel are quoted individually and agreed before any work starts.
Careers & Opportunities
We're always looking for new talent.
We're always happy to meet good designers, landscapers, horticulturists, craftspeople and anyone creative who enjoys making things outdoors. We're not advertising any roles right now, but if that sounds like you, say hello.