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The transformation of this McMahons Point property was significant and rewarding. Turning what was a little dark house, into a light-filled contemporary home was managed by the architects at Tribe Studio and many of the original materials were carefully preserved and celebrated.

Valuable conversations with the owners revealed their desire for beautiful scents and plant diversity, reminiscent of the gardens from their youth which included classics like aromatic Jasmine, Gardenia, and Hydrangeas.

A calming island of ethereally-placed stones entices visitors from the kitchen, towards the open-air courtyard. Here they are free to rest amongst the soft abundance and appreciate the intelligent blend of old and new. Our client’s private little sanctuary connects them with the earth, relieving the pressure of everyday life more than they could ever have imagined.

What the client says:

“Pepo’s design team worked seamlessly with our architect to carry the project from a conceptual idea, through Council, and into reality. I love the artistic elements in my garden.”

PROJECT TEAM

Garden Design
Nicola Cameron, Eve Valensise

Garden Installation & Maintenance
Pepo Botanic Design

Photography
Natalie Hunfalvay

Pepo Botanic Design
New South Wales
McMahons Point

Visitors are welcomed by a serene island of stones leading to an open-air courtyard, where they can unwind and appreciate the harmonious blend of the old and the new.

McMahons Point
McMahons Point
McMahons Point
McMahons Point
McMahons Point

Through conversations with the owners, we discovered their love for beautiful scents and plant diversity. Inspired by gardens from their past, we incorporated fragrant Jasmine, Gardenia, and Hydrangeas.

McMahons Point
McMahons Point
McMahons Point
McMahons Point

Professionals used in
McMahons Point

About the
Professional

Pepo Botanic Design is widely recognised as a bespoke design studio with an emphasis on unique plant choices and sculptural additions. Our landscape architects take the time to listen to you and develop an intuitive feel for the possibilities when designing each individual space, making it one of the more unique gardening services in Sydney.

Once a garden is established, our maintenance team prides itself on respectfully tending to and nourishing lawns, plants and gardens with expert horticultural care.

Our Story

Talented visual artist Nicola Cameron established Pepo in 2000, looking to weave her experience in photography and film into a different and creative living medium. Landscape design and horticulture provided the perfect platform to conceive her beautiful creations, passion for unique design aesthetics, and love of plants.

In 2007, Nicola’s husband James Perkin was appointed Construction Manager of Pepo, joining a team of specialists dedicated to turning a client’s dream into a practical and beautiful reality.

Hundreds of alluring gardens, courtyards, balconies, and rural retreats have been brought to life since the business began and the team continues to provide a premium landscape architectural service, brimming with creativity and inspiration every day.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.