architecture and capture the lush, tranquil
look of a Balinese resort.
“The aim was to emulate some of the
ambience of Bali and create a tranquil environment using water as the key focus,”
says Shafer.“It was important to create
the feeling that you could sit amongst the
water, not just beside it.”
The result is a tropical water garden,
with features such as a pergola and timber
boardwalk that appear to float on top of
the pool. A sandstone deck and stepping
stones further enhance this aesthetic.
“The house was designed so the water
laps right up against it. The stepping
stones create a floating pathway, and the
planter and pergola accentuate the fact
that it’s a water garden, not just a pool.”
Designed to be a family-oriented
space, the garden features plenty of
outdoor living areas, as well as a large
lawn and wader pool for children.
The palms and low, textured ground
cover give the garden a tropical focus,
which enhances the theme and frames the
view of the estuary beyond.
Above left: The architecture of this house is
enhanced by the landscape, which was designed
by Robin Shafer of Shafer Design to capture
the look of a Balinese resort. A pergola, typical
of Balinese architecture, appears to float in the
middle of the pool and is completely surrounded
by water, enhancing the water garden theme.
There is an infinity edge around multiple sides of
the pool, which also features a wader pool for the
owners’ grandchildren.
Above: The wide-plank timber decking gives the
boardwalk a solid, wharf-like feeling that works
with the theme.
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