inspired exteriors - Gold Award

Landscape Design - Residential Design Less Than 50m2

Design Brief:

The client requested a space that was restrained and structured with a contemporary high impact skew.They required a small garden space off their apartment to provide a high end garden to look upon but not to disturb the beautiful view out to the harbour.

The easterly outlook was screened with a fast growing lilli pilli hedge.  To break this up three copper archways were installed,   which also added height connecting the lower level to the existing top tiled area.

A simple structured planting palette was used in front of the larger hedging of various sized Buxus balls and low buxus hedges combined with a white dominant flower scheme for simplicity and high impact without interference with the view.

A lawn was requested for their dog so Zoysia was selected for its fine leaf and formal appearance.  A small sun trap of a seating area was created to take in the view whilst feeling immersed in the planting.  A light grey limestone in a herringbone pattern added texture, gave a high end look to this area while complementing the dark timber look tile selected by the apartment's builder.

A low bowl water feature adds sound and movement without dominating the space and a carefully considered lighting plan adds atmosphere and drama when the sun sets.

Location: Bellevue Hill, Sydney

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