Arcos

Where the Mediterranean meets subtropical Queensland. With an intent to celebrate the Mediterranean style in a contemporary light, the strong architectural form of Arcos is anchored with a mature olive tree, grounding the home with its scale, age, and sculptural form. Surrounding gardens are richly planted with a blend of native Australian and Mediterranean species, creating a highly textured composition of silvery tones, matte blues, and deep greens. Opportunities for planting are integrated throughout the architecture, with raised gardens, vertical growing structures, and connections to natural ground. The long, suspended planter wrapping around the rear of the building is a prominent feature of the property, hosting a mixture of cascading sun-loving groundcovers. Framing the expansive entertaining space in a curtain of greenery, these hanging gardens create a lively ambience under filtered sunlight.