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- Desert Look (545)
- Fire Pit (11182)
- Fireplace (771)
- Flowerbed (2753)
- Fountain (23003)
- Garden Entry/path (42605)
- Gate (141)
- Lawn Edging (531)
- Outdoor Playset (1514)
- Path (2100)
- Pond (6098)
- Privacy (1349)
- Raised Garden Bed (1016)
- Retaining Wall (21347)
- Rock Feature (898)
- Vegetable Garden (3834)
- Vertical Garden (2047)
- Waterfall (784)

This is an example of a contemporary full sun garden in Melbourne with a retaining wall.
Nice use of different paved surfaces with nice lush ground covers - maximumgrowth

Asian garden in Geelong.
garden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - laura_mazlin

Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sunshine Coast.
cement retaining wall around tree - soula_ausling

Pilcher Residential
Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden in Sydney with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.
Another option to extend off the patio area - amelia_eulenstein

In a unique location on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, an existing pool and rear garden was transformed inline with the ‘Hamptons’ style interiors of the home. The shape of an existing pool was changed to allow for more lawn and usable space. New tiling, rendered walls, planters and salt tolerant planting brought the garden up to date.
The existing undercover alfresco area in this Dover Heights family garden was opened up by lowering the tiling level to create internal height and a sense of spaciousness. The colour palette was purposely limited to match the house with white light greys, green plantings and blue in the furnishings and pool. The addition of a built in BBQ with shaker profile cupboards and marble bench top references the interior styling and brings sophistication to the outdoor space. Baby blue pool lounges and wicker furniture add to the ‘Hamptons’ feel.
Contemporary planters with Bougainvillea has been used to provide a splash of colour along the roof line for most of the year. In a side courtyard synthetic lawn was added to create a children’s play area, complete with elevated fort, cubby house and climbing wall.
climbing wall
tree house/play house
built close to main house within safe view - mala_desai5

Design ideas for a country full sun formal garden in Sydney with a water feature and concrete pavers.
Too structured but elements are nice. Grasses and some structured areas - webuser_985780467

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.
simplicity..
timber & stones - buchwaldcindy

Courtyard - Sand Pit
Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs
Project Summary
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner.
The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms.
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach.
The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.
Project Description
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner.
The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living.
Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction.
A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach.
The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach.
The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out.
A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach.
Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer.
This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity.
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable.
Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials.
Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling.
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds.
Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse.
Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment.
Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder.
The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms.
The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity.
There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.
Architecture Saville Isaacs
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
Sliders along the whole side of the house - mezzsienna

COurtyard outside of the master pavillion
Inspiration for a large contemporary full sun garden in Other with a fire feature.
Weather boards James Hardie Sycon cladding - pheona54

Rebuilt brick path to entrance of house with arbour and modern sculpture. Mix of perennial planting and exotics housed within a formal border.
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun garden for spring with brick pavers.
Garden styling and colour of house - debskene
Transitional garden in Sydney.
Potential Front retaining wall idea or aspect. Front garden up to the edge maintaining privacy from the road. - dereks_subscriptions
Landscape Design - MUD Landscape Design, Newcastle, NSW
Tropical backyard full sun xeriscape in Newcastle - Maitland with a fire feature and gravel.
This looks similar to our place.
Love the outdoor seating/pool and living space under house - webuser_572122738
Dave Kulesza
Mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne.
Nice use of white, nice modern look - maximumgrowth
GRAB Photography
Country backyard full sun garden in Perth with a retaining wall.
Like garden edging design, low maintenance shrub - ebony_mulhall
Contemporary full sun garden in Melbourne with with pond and decking.
Raised planter bed and fire pit area and lighting on trees - webuser_576454
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Other with a garden path and gravel.
ground covers and purple thing - steve_quinsey
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decomposed granite.
Natural curves and materials - maximumgrowth