Outdoor Living Pages

The generous deck with al fresco living space/ The living space with its double height windows is directly behind.

The entrance is now tiled in a combination of contrasting grey and black tones.

The levels of the site were utilised to add interest to the design with retaining and steps creating different zones and outdoor rooms.

Two properties merged to create one sprawling outdoor environment.

Even the games options has a Mediterranean theme.

With an underwater ledge for both safety and sitting, and an infinity edge, the pool is both user friendly and connects with the landscape.

Landscaping and hanging garden sculpture.

The new rear extension and stair egress with space left for a garage underneath.

The cabana provides shelter from sun and rain without obstructing the views to the natural surroundings and the sea.

The outdoor space has myriad attractions, with only some captured here.

Another courtyard view showing the scale of the 'fort's protective side walls. Photography by Stetson Ybarra.

Looking across the rear of the home taking in the sheltered outdoor living space.

Operable louvres make the poolside cabana an all-weather viewing station.

Outdoor dining setting.

The large-scale, semi-formal landscaping for this 900m² house was designed to nestle the home into the surrounding landscape.

Flagstone steps connect areas of the property.

Xteriorscapes chose the tennis court's placement and orientation, with surfacing by Multi-Sport Surfaces.

Two cabanas offer shade at both ends of the pool.

The goal was to create a calming outdoor area that feels like a natural extension of the home.

Back lawn with sculptural stepping stones.

Organic look pavers are a a feature.

The new home boasts extensive glazing, including clerestory windows and sliding/stacking doors.

The white cabana continues the Grecian bleached white aesthetic.

Pavers leading to an al fresco seating area for two – the design makes the garden seem larger than it is.

Even the outdoor dining setting is colourful and playful.

The front of the home faces the sea – clear glass pool balustrading provides safety without blocking the outlook.

The pool area is sheltered, and has a feature timber deck and Griselinia hedge to soften the pool fencing.

Seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the new living area out new rear deck / outdoor living space.

The new rear deck /outdoor living space.

Pool and house with Balinese sculpture.

Plantings run between pavers to elegant effect.

Relaxed outdoor lounge area.

New interventions with the original house are clad in black stained timber which contrasts with the white painted rusticated weatherboards of the existing villa.

Paving detail.

Sightlines lead out to the natural environment at every turn.

Lush plantings add to the natural, calm ambience.

Wall-sized sliders optimise indoor-outdoor connections.

Front entry. Photography by Stetson Ybarra.

A drone's eye view of a section of the al fresco development.

Made in the shade – and also the sunshine. The project optimises the views at every turn.

Looking down on the landscaping from the home.

The outdoor living project offers more than one zone for relaxation.

The landscape design was conceived as a direct dialogue with the Amazon rainforest.

Front path pavers to pool house with pool behind concrete fence to left.

A place for everything

The pool and landscaping reflects a seamless flow from the existing Grecian-look home.

Rock steps address the sloping nature of the site.