A compact inner suburb site that is thoughtfully designed to maximize and take full advantage of its outdoor area, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests and enjoying outdoor activities.
A sculptural curved boundary wall gracefully contains the private courtyard within, providing both enclosure and intimacy, while offering a striking contrast and visual relief to the sharp angles of the modernist house.
Direct access to the courtyard is also conveniently available through the beautifully landscaped courtyard garden.
A walled courtyard designed specifically for entertaining maximises the potential of what was originally a cramped space. The addition of a new wall and fireplace seamlessly integrates with the existing structure, giving the impression that they have always been an original part of the house. Built by Buildlab.
The Courtyard Garden provides a gentle relief from the hard lines and stark materials characteristic of the 1950’s modernist house, creating a softer, more inviting outdoor space. Soft landscaping by One Fine Day Landscape Design.
Through the entry door, you see green plants and sunlight, hinting at a peaceful garden beyond. Curving paths and stone details suggest a calm courtyard to explore—a quiet space combining nature and design. Soft shadows and hidden spots invite you to discover what’s just out of view.
The welcoming entry has a built-in seat and a low window, designed to catch your eye and invite you to see the peaceful courtyard garden beyond.
We keep our designs simple and understated, providing clients with the freedom to add their own unique style and personality. Our thoughtful, layered design approach gently inspires you as you move through the space, creating a sense of flow that helps you feel more connected and engaged with your environment.
The new pool, featuring a comfortably seated edge, provides both privacy and a strong visual connection back to the house. A long, uninterrupted view toward the Outdoor Room enhances the feeling of spaciousness, creating a sense of a larger scale within a compact area.
A rich and thoughtfully selected palette of materials combined with carefully designed lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere within the Master Ensuite.
A framed connection to the pool space directly accessible from the Master Bedroom.