outhouse design - Gold Award

Landscape Design - Residential Design Less Than 50m2

Design Brief:

This inner-city terrace had recently been fully renovated with a modern kitchen and dining experience at the rear of the home.The clients wanted an outdoor space that captivated from the moment you walked in the front door and caught that first glimpse.

With a small child and family dog a safe, low maintenance, space was required, while delivering a sense of green and architectural interest that would complement the refined internal finishes of the home.

Bespoke lightweight vertical screens with a unique pattern allow ventilation and light into the space, while also blurring the sight lines to the garage. This pattern adds real interest in the evening when up lit. The laser cut screen was fixed to the existing garage structure and acts as a foundation for the overhead planters.

Using light weight concrete created a visual flow from BBQ to seating solution, offering year-round easy maintenance. The external cushions create a pop of colour and comfort.
 
Oversized paving creates a seamless internal external connection and the inclusion of both vertical and under seat storage maximises the use of space.

Planting is a combination of different textures, scents and foliage creating interest year-round and the self-reticulating water feature creates that little extra layer of sensory stimulation and takes the edge off the inner-city noise. All the planting was selected with low to minimal water usage in mind.

Location: Newtown, Sydney

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