Our client had just completed renovations and needed to link the garden with the house. The layout of the house allows for entry into the garden from three separate living areas. The design intent was to allow all of these entries without having them dominate the look of the garden, and of course provide a … Continue reading Low Water Garden
This courtyard had been undertaken by previous owners. Our client needed to make use of the existing hard elements and build on these to create a more appealing use of the space. Simple changes to the existing paving created an area large enough to become an entertainment area with espaliered citrus. The front garden was … Continue reading Townhouse courtyard and garden
A new suburban house on a narrow block. Our client requested an extremely low maintenance and low / no water garden that provided use of their limited north facing outdoor space. The solution was to use exposed aggregate concrete paving with minimalist planting to soften the expanse. The front garden becomes a practical off street car … Continue reading Low water, low maintenance
This courtyard forms a lightwell in a contemporary inner city townhouse. The brief was to create a ‘Japanese’ feel for the area, working within the existing constraints of a concrete floor with limited drainage. The solution has been to create a series of bluestone steppers that move through the space to a custom made bamboo … Continue reading Contemporary light well
Our client had just completed construction of a substantial new family home. The brief included allowing provision for additional car parking in the front garden, creating a view along the narrow north facing sideway and the challenge of providing both a modern entertainment area alongside a play area for a growing family. The solution Front … Continue reading Contemporary suburban garden
