The lauded landscape designer tells us why he is closing his London practice to focus on creative growth and other opportunities

Published: September 9, 2026 at 11:29 am

Designer Dan Pearson OBE has announced that, after 23 years, he is closing his practice, Dan Pearson Studio. The company, which is based in London, will cease trading on Friday 11 September and plans are being put in place to finalise work on active projects for clients.

Dan, who has been designing landscapes and gardens since 1987, is the founder and Principal of the studio. His partner Huw Morgan is Managing Director, and they employ a team of nine.

Dan Pearson's Hillside garden © Andrew Montgomery

They have both taken time away from the business in recent years, with Dan taking an extended sabbatical that included a trip to Mexico, and Huw taking a sabbatical to focus on charity and education initiatives he is passionate about.

Talking exclusively to Gardens Illustrated , Dan explained how they came to this decision.…