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PLUNGE GARDEN

With limited space a lot was to be considered within the relatively small confines of this property. Smart space saving techniques had to be planned out most of which were structured around the pool design.

The clients loved their time spent in luxurious Balinese Villas when on holiday and wanted to replicate this at home. Both living very busy professional lives they wanted a place that got them away from the Sydney hustle and bustle. The garden is very private and has a sense of intimacy this was planned out by utilising the strengths of the site and recreating any of the weaknesses.

Curves were introduced to bring character and are a key element of the design. These were incorporated to blur the prominence of the small-defined boundary perimeter. The plunge pool was designed strategically to be orientated to face towards the main line of sight, it was designed with a low front wet-edge wall to give the appearance of a floating body of water and make the influence of this water element more prominent and satisfying.

Mixtures of bold, lush, layered tropical foliage nestle in and spill out to the garden spaces and interact with the pool. Planting colour, texture and form are elements of the planting material. Bold and dramatic selections were incorporated to create visual incitement at different placements within this small but highly detailed project. The effect is to create a lush explosion of foliage that surrounds the space and engulfs the pool surrounds. Much like that allure of the lush private tropical villa that inspired its design.