Our credentials
26 years of creativity, collaboration and attention to detail on award-winning projects
Our Story
On June 1st 2000, Colour was founded by Peter Owens.
Based on the principle that design should serve both Nature and People, we have been redefining landscape architecture ever since.
With our roots in the bustling cities of Newcastle Upon Tyne and London, we brought nature into our designs - bringing space for wellbeing and reflection into our hectic lives. Adding in our new office in the Guildhall of York we are adding our own 25 years of history to our new home.
2025 Survey Results
We are proud to say that 80 out of 81 of our projects iwere by referral with the 81st being won through an invite only competition held by PAGABO
Our survey reported :
9.8/10 experience of working with Colour
9.9/10 likelihood of referring Colour
Our team is creative, collaborative with a thorough eye for detail with each and every one of us going the extra mile
We make life easy for Project Managers !
The Outcomes
Colour are differentiators in bringing value to our clients and partners:
Destinations and programmes that amplify the visitor experience
Neighbourhoods that promote social interaction
Healthcare estate for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors
Education environments that promote learning
Recreation and leisure facilities to help communities be more active
The list goes, the story evolves but the message stays the same. Look through our case studies to see the awards and work.
21st Century healthcare estate designed for patients, staff and visitors
Design Review Panellists
We offer the experience, insight and highest standards of appraisal and design to every project.
Peter Owens is an expert panellist with both the South West Design Review Panel (The Design Review Panel) and DesigNE. Emma Fletcher is an expert panellist with DesigNE.
We love to learn, pass on the knowledge and are always looking to finesse our skills across all aspects of the placemaking process.
Landscape architecture
Place consultancy
Health & wellbeing
