Outer Spaces
Green Living
Designer: Phillippa Probert
Contractor: Premier Paving
Green Living is a modern garden designed for a young busy couple living in the heart of the city. It is intended to disguise the grey, city backdrop and bring a touch of nature to the urban environment.
The garden is designed to maximise the amount of space used for planting. The plot boundaries are green, living walls as is the roof structure.
The garden floor consists of long, thin paved stepping stones that appear to float over water, with lush foliage and attractive flower heads emerging from the pool. Pinks and purples contrast against the green backdrop, and brown tones tie in with the hard landscaping – warm Indian stone and dark teak.
Jets in the water add further interest to the garden, as does wooden panelling on the back wall, which has a row of photographs scanned onto tiles and mounted onto the wood, like pictures on a wall, to give further interest and a personal touch.
The garden is to be used for a multitude of functions, including sitting, reading and dining and artistic hobbies. It is an attractive area that stimulates the artistic senses.