Tranquil Retreat
In the heart of the city, a shaded retreat, cradled by sandstone where nature and stillness meet.
The brief
The task was to create a seamless connection to a native-style garden that thrives in the shady understory, resilient to the challenges of urban life and curious bush turkeys. The garden was designed to offer a quiet, contemplative space, a refuge from the fast-paced rhythm of North Sydney.
The space
From the house, the garden unfolds like a green tapestry, transporting you from the city's energy into a meditative escape. A low sandstone retaining wall elegantly defines the space, doubling as an informal seating area for quiet moments.
Layers of textured, contrasting foliage frame a small, tranquil pond surrounded by palm and tree ferns, while a flagstone-paved nook invites you to pause and reflect. Large sandstone pads embedded in a gravel path connect the upper living spaces to the study, weaving through the landscape and creating a harmonious flow between indoors and out.
Collaborators | Incidental Architecture
Landscape Contractor | Rowlands Landscapes
Location | North Sydney, NSW
Scope | Concept Design, Construction Documentation, Construction Services
Photography | © 2022 Clinton Weaver All rights reserved
Year | 2022
