The seating hub of an outdoor space is often formed with an instinctive approach, where we aspire to personalize how we rest ourselves among the trees and shrubs. Yet, an architectural seat may not be comfortable, while an ergonomic perch isn’t necessarily candy for the eye! One of the primary questions we ask new clients is where they’d prefer to situate their seating zones, and follow with a detailed appraisal of the site’s sun path, shade patterns, key views and privacy prospects. Many garden design blueprints take direction from seating hubs, and evolve to enhance these pivotal positions. Whether formal, casual, built-in or free-standing, outdoor seating areas epitomize the contemporary garden ethos sustaining diverse merits across a broad spectrum of landscape settings.