Set on a steeply sloping site, this project transformed a once-challenging block into a layered retreat. By embracing the natural bushland character and planting drought-tolerant natives such as Banksias, Brachychiton and Eucalyptus, the design blurred the line between backyard and surrounding environment, grounding the home in its landscape.

Corten steel retaining walls anchor the slope with strength and permanence, while sandstone steppers and scoria gravel pathways add texture and movement. These structural gestures create stability — but also frame moments of calm, leading the eye outwards and embedding the garden into place.

The true intent was function as much as form. With a client passionate about floristry, the planting was carefully selected to provide both beauty in situ and a steady harvest of foliage and cut flowers. The result is a resilient, productive garden that connects everyday living with creative practice.