Outcrop House, Palm Beach
By Pepo Botanic Design
Resting gently on a hilltop overlooking beautiful Whale Beach, this garden feels like it belongs. It enhances the sense of place – almost like it has naturally evolved from the earth over time – in accord with the rocky outcrops and sandy beaches below.
Harmonising new design elements with the natural environment and an existing garden scheme was the key to creating a practical and aesthetically pleasing landscape.
At the heart of the development was the need to integrate existing features, such as a yoga deck, steel rods lining the pathways, and sculptural pieces that had been carefully placed within the space.
Given the demands of the steep site, the plant palette includes varieties that are environmentally sensitive and help to stabilise the hillside and prevent erosion. Our selection includes Casuarina glauca ‘Green Wave’ (Casuarina She-Oak), Doryanthes excelsa (Gymea Lily) and Rhagodia spinescens (Spiny Saltbush).
Clusters of Casuarina glauca ‘Green Wave’ (Casuarina She-Oaks) have been shaped into balls to mimic the rocky landforms and undulating landscape. They also speak to the striking architecture of the house designed by Peter Stutchbury Architecture.
Each element has been connected and considered to create a peaceful retreat for our clients and provide a haven for local bandicoots and native birds.
PROJECT TEAM
Garden Design
Nicola Cameron, Josh Arkey
Architect
Peter Stutchbury Architecture
Garden Installation & Maintenance
Pepo Botanic Design
Photography
Nick Bowers
Awards and
recognition
Resting gently on a hilltop overlooking beautiful Whale Beach, this garden feels like it truly belongs. It enhances the sense of place – almost like it's evolved naturally from the earth over time – in harmony with the rocky outcrops and sandy beaches below.
Harmonising new design elements with the natural environment and an existing garden scheme was key to creating a practical and aesthetically pleasing landscape.
This project not only creates a peaceful retreat for our clients but also provides a haven for local bandicoots and native birds.
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Outcrop House, Palm Beach
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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.