The exterior of this architecturally designed Madeleine Blanchfield home was an integral part of the success of this concept. With a harsh salt laden climate to deal with from Sydney’s Tammarama beach, the plant choice was key to the success of the scheme.
The garden was split into two separate projects, firstly the raised garden that belted the buildings upper story needed to make the occupants feel like the home was private without removing the spectacular view. A mix of Eleagnus, Rosemary and beach side favourites such as Senecio were used to create a mixture of textures and interest. This planting was continued down at street level, which served to ground the building into its surroundings.
The second part of the brief was to create a courtyard that spanned double heighted internal ceilings so a feature tree could be enjoyed in its full glory. Along with the individually sourced mature olive tree a combination of herbs and coastal plantings unite the space and really make the radial patterned cobble stone bricks sing in unison with the planting.
Photography // Michael Nicholson
Architecture // Madeleine Blanchfield Architects
Transforming the harsh coastal beauty of Sydney's Tamarama beach into a private oasis, the landscape design for this architecturally stunning Madeleine Blanchfield home harmoniously blends seaside favourites with a touch of elegance, showcasing a double-height feature tree in a courtyard that will make your heart sing.
Inspired Exteriors is an award-winning landscape design and construction firm based in Woollahra, Sydney. Founded by internationally renowned Landscape Designer and Horticulturalist, Charlie Albone, our services encompass Landscape Design and Architecture, Project Management, Horticulture, Landscape Construction Garden makeovers and Maintenance.
We are passionate about creating inspiring, beautiful outdoor spaces that enrich the lives of those that spend time in them. Inspired Exteriors’ dedicated staff have worked on a vast range of high-end projects, both here and overseas. In addition to Australian projects, we have also been commissioned to work in the UK, France, Hong Kong and Singapore. It’s this variety of projects and a carefully developed culture that has attracted some of the best design & construction talent in Sydney.
Charlie alongside his team at Inspired Exteriors have won multiple awards both at The Chelsea Flower Show in London and on home soil at the Melbourne and Sydney International Flower and Garden Shows. The team has also won Gold medals at The Australian Institute for landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) awards and multiple Gold medals for the Landscape of NSW and ACT Master Landscapers (LNA) honours including the prestigious Best Design and Construction award for 2018.
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