LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WINNER Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design Native Retreat-Studio Garden
Landscape designer Kathleen Murphy’s own studio garden is an ongoing project that serves as a hardy family garden for her three children to enjoy, as well as a place to explore ideas and demonstrate concepts in context. The vision was to frame views of the Macedon Ranges, nestle the studio into the landscape, and respond closely to the local conditions. Kathleen mimicked the far off hills with gentle mounding, which visually connects to the landscape beyond. A key feature is the billabong that collects stormwater from the house, studio roof and driveway. Locally-sourced and salvaged materials, including soil from local housing sites, have been used at every opportunity. This ever-evolving garden combines native and exotic plants, is a true expression of self, and place for ongoing experimentation.
“Perfectly imperfect. A very honest landscape.” – William Dangar Commendations
Garden Life Palm Beach Garden
Kate Seddon Landscape Design The Composed Garden
A clifftop, seaside wonderland is refreshed with a naturalistic planting palette inspired by the dry gardens of the Mediterranean.
“Layers of planting fulfill the client’s brief for softer and Mediterranean design.” – Paul Bangay
Inspired by travels through Denmark and Japan, this minimalist design combines a natural material palette with a celebration of seasonality.
“A lovely, inviting garden. Great attention to detail, good planting design. A quality project.” – Georgina Reid
Finalists
KATE SEDDON LANDSCAPE DESIGN TarraWarra Museum of Art Pathway
KIERON GAIT ARCHITECTS + DAN YOUNG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Whynot Street
ACRE Dune House
ECKERSLEY GARDEN ARCHITECTURE Yarra River Cascading Garden
ROLLING STONE LANDSCAPES Amongst The Trees
IAN BARKER GARDENS Deepdene
BEN SCOTT GARDEN DESIGN Garden House Garden
TRISTAN PEIRCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Cottesloe 01
