A restrained palette of materials and minimalist approach provide contrast and balance to a contemporary house in Caulfield North. Neil Architecture designed a contemporary addition of glass and steel while wrapping the old house in black aluminium panels.
The house has a strong presence on the site so it was important the garden match it in style but not take attention away from it. The material palette was limited to Basalt paving and concrete. Large concrete steppers link each area of the garden creating pockets of planting that soften the strong lines.
The plants were all chosen for their texture and form and the number of different plants were kept to a minimum. Groups of plants are repeated through the garden creating balance, structure, and a sense of calm. The focus of the garden is the Golden Elm standing tall in the rear lawn.
Landscape Architect: BWLA
Photography: Erik Holt Photography
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At BWLA, we are passionate about great design. Being able to create a space for someone that reflects who they are, but also enhances the way they live, is what inspires us. Our gardens need to perform in so many ways. Whether they are an escape from the business of life, a place to entertain and be social, or to produce food to eat and flowers to cut; they need to fit seamlessly into how we each live every day.
We understand that the success of our work relates to how well the garden speaks to the architecture of the house, but also how it respects and blends with the landscape beyond. Working on gardens from courtyards to acreages, from coastal to rural and city properties, we love the challenge of working in different environments, different cities, and different climates. Each site has its own story to tell and we feel privileged to discover and tell these stories.
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