In detail 47: Victoria & Albert Museum courtyard, London

Etched-glass tree planters will mark the path around the perimeter of the lawns at the V&A courtyard.

The new garden at the centre of the V&A combines the traditional simplicity of a garden courtyard with the drama and flexibility of a stage set. A paved ellipse creates a calm centre to the garden surrounded by lawns, lemon trees in glass planters and two larger Liquidambar trees.

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