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The client's came to us wanting a design that was going to open up their small backyard and give them somewhere for their family to enjoy and entertain for many years to come.
This project presented many technical challenges due to the levels required to comply with various building regulations. Clever adaptations such privacy screens, floating deck entry and hidden pool gate behind the raised feature wall were all design elements that make this project more suitable to the smaller area.
The main design feature that was a key to the functionality of this pool was the raised infinity edge, with the pool wall designed to comply with current pool barrier standards. With no pool fence between the pool and house the space appears more open with the noise of the water falling over the edge into a carefully concealed balance tank adding a very tranquil ambience to the outdoor area.
With the accompanying fire pit and sitting area, this space not only looks amazing but is functional all year round and the low maintenance fully automated pool cleaning system provides easy operation and maintenance.
The outside of the building received a ‘facelift’, with new window frames, colour palette, deck, facade lightling, downpipes and gutters. Keeping the existing timber floors, exterior roof cladding and wall cladding made this a cost effective, but radical transformation.
H Creations - Adam McGrath
Like the large tiles and charcoal colour. - webuser_742083927
This small courtyard is a carefully designed combination of materials that allows the new and old structures to sit comfortably together and brings the whole garden up to date. The cedar bench top provides warmth to the outdoor space which is dominated by the restrained colours of the walls and flooring. While the consistent mid green colour of the planting provides structure to this garden the combination of varying leaf shapes and textures provides depth and interest.
An offset layout to the bench seating allows for depth in the garden whilst the introduction of screen planting creates privacy. The result is a calming and relaxed garden in an urban setting.
screening plants with a couple of feature trees - sue_howarth36
kitchen is modern but still has those organic textures of steel, conrete wood - fiona_wallace48
Tatjana Plitt
Fingers mosaic blue and 100x100 white tiles - james58101
B&M Photography
Navy blue. Bench height sliding windows - laura_forrest97
The kitchen was relocated from one side to another at the back of the client’s home, stairs were moved and the placement of the new kitchen where existing skylights where housed added more light to the space. A mixture of white and grey tones were used throughout this space. The island was the feature of this kitchen, the grey stone wrapped around the island with a floating element and a waterfall end, this would be an area where the whole family could congregate and become a stand out feature to the space. A mirrored splashback on the back wall opened the kitchen up further with simple grey cabinetry to complement a modern look to the space. Tall Cabinetry housed a pantry, an oven tower and integrated fridge also. The Laundry was also thought of with the same tiles used in the Main Bathroom continued into this space and new cabinetry.
Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Tamara Maynes
Round table - webuser_99662781
Love the concept of a study nook or area for communal computer use - ingrid_ward50
B&M Photography
Roof overhang creating sheltered outdoor area - stefcj
This space is effectively one giant pool zone. The geometric infinity edge pool/spa combination were designed with its relation and interaction with the home.Visually offering an urban resort style ambience.
A range of high quality materials and finishes were incorporated throughout.
All elements throughout the property were given detailed attention; boundary walls, raised planters, pool/spa, pool fencing and pool tiling.
Composite timber was used on the pool/spa deck for ease of maintenance. The boundary wall is charcoal aluminium slats which offer a great foil for the planting.
A bespoke fire pit area was designed looking out to the pool.
Lighting was a major inclusion in this design.
Entertaining a large number of family and friends is a regular way of life for this family. Therefore the relationship and functionality of the alfresco became paramount importance in the landscape design process.
Plants have been selected for their form, texture and size when maturity is reached. Plants provide living statements and soften the edges. Offering a lush green backdrop to the greys and charcoal palette of this project.