This unique architectural residence down an inner city laneway was originally let down by unattractively paved driveway and a sea of astroturf in the side and rear gardens. Whilst off street parking is worth its weight in gold our client wanted to retain this option but also have the flexibility to use the space other than a parking lot and have a verdant outlook from every view from within the property.

‘Islands’ of Filetti natural stone provide the opportunity for a car whilst enabling rivers of green native groundcover the bleed into the new surround garden beds and soften the bluestone steppers connecting the house and breezeway leading to the new tropical rear courtyard. Here lazy afternoons are spent under lush palms and surrounded by a relaxing and calming predominantly green planting palette.