GARDEN DESIGN
JAMES LEE DESIGN
CREATING A CONTEMPORARY YET NATURAL
GARDEN SPACE
We designed a series of stepped
planters that use vibrant planting
to soften the transition between
the lower ground floor terrace and
lawn level in this large garden. The
planting is relatively minimalist
with each planter containing only a
single species of plant, selected for
their form and flowering colour at
different times over summer. The
Allium bulbs signify the start of the
growing season and are left standing
long after flowering to create
sculptural interest.
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The house was designed by RDA
Architects and features large
double storey windows which
made the views into the garden
very important. Our approach was
to create a more contemporary
garden space in the lower terrace,
in the space closest to the modern
architecture, and then to develop a
more natural look at the lawn level.
This allows for softer planting and
family friendly elements such as the
tree seat, deck terrace and children’s
play area.
Elements such as the beautiful
concrete planters supplied by Urbis
Design were placed at both levels of
the garden to link the two spaces.
Design Objectives
• To effectively integrate and extend
the architectural approach for the
house remodelling; in particular to
revise the architect’s layout for the
interface between the lower and
upper levels so that it becomes a
warmer and more usable space.
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