A three-year hiatus from Chelsea, and in that time, Luciano had spent much time at Great Dixter, the great Arts and Crafts garden, where he worked as an apprentice of the charismatic head gardener, Fergus Garrett. The influence of that time is abundantly clear in the naturalistic planting of yellows, creams, blues and greens. The planting contrasts with the strongly geometic layout to create a cool contemplative space, which continually explores his interest in layers and the play of light. 

His ongoing desire to collaborate with other artists saw a partnership with Ursula von Rydingsvard, whose monumental cedar sculptures lent a mysterious, organic and textural rawness to the garden.

This Gold-medal winning garden was awarded Best in Show.