Glorious Gardens

The home is divided into different zones that are clearly represented in the built form. The ground floor is open, public and noisy; the first floor houses more private rooms for guests and children; and the new mansard roof extension has a

The garden is fully fenced in and sits between the main residence and detached studio.

A stepped concrete garden planted with herbs and flowers marks the descent to the house. The courtyard is the focal point of the U-shaped structure; there is clear visibility between the kitchen on one side and the children's bedrooms on the other.

Lower Patio

A gravel trail winds through greenery into the entryway of the home, reinforcing the parklike nature of the site.

A sunken courtyard at the front of the home provides a private lounge space that connects to the dining room.

he aim of the project was to achieve a seamless connection between the inside and the outside. The dining floor and the terrace have a flush connection, so when the rear slider is open the outside and the inside merge together. The profiles of the sliders are also very thin and minimal, visually dissolving the barriers between the internal spaces and the garden. Outside, t

Layered landscaping by Boxleaf Design transforms the property.

The master bedroom opens up to a private garden terrace and views of the treetops.

View of entry walk

Side Pathway

The courtyard seamlessly integrates the indoor and outdoor space.

The door to the right leads to the garden kitchen where the cooking school sessions are held. It’s housed in a central volume and surrounded by greenery and relaxed dining set-ups.

curb appeal