This stylish home has been designed with a stunning European influence while capturing Australia’s love of outdoor living.
A Total Concept Landscape Architects was engaged by the owners of this Beauty Point property to design then manage the redevelopment of all external spaces for their home. The work was to take advantage of the magnificent northerly views over Middle Harbour and surrounding bushland.
“We undertook the designs, obtained building approval, provided construction documentation, and recommended and organised the builder, pool builder and landscape contractor,” explains John Storch, director of A Total Concept Landscape Architects. “We then managed the construction of the project for our clients.”
The company’s involvement started with looking at different external finishes for the home. A washed render that evokes a Parisian feel was ultimately selected. The traditional hard-surfaced entry courtyard was paved in a French-patterned limestone, gated with sentinel Italian Cypress. Also selected were a majestic timber front door and traditional tiled portico with rustic stone pier highlights.
The home opens to the main entertaining terrace with four sets of traditional French doors. A Total Concept designed the terrace to be half covered and half open for all contingencies, and furnished the space using traditional terracotta pots, green and white plantings, and rustic pensione furniture purchased from a European antique dealer.
The rear of the home opens to a limestone paved entertaining deck adjacent to an elevated knot seating garden. White flowering perennials and box hedges descend seamlessly to the infinity-edged resort-style swimming pool and sitting areas which boast broad generous limestone steps.
The water of the simple geometric-style pool beautifully reflects the house lights at night, and during the day it mirrors the vegetation of the surrounding gardens and bushland. Together, the pool and sculptural landscaping make a bold design statement that showcases the stylish European-inspired home. The pool’s limestone surrounds, glass mosaic tiles and glass pebble interior create an appealing setting, enticing everyone to jump in for a splash. The extensive wet edge of the heated pool provides the perfect place to stop and reflect over the completely private terraced gardens.
The gardens are mass planted with numerous exotic European-style plants, creating a green-on-green canvass infused with white shrubs highlighted with blue French lavender and wisteria, and scented with white gardenias.
Homeowners are increasingly looking for professional assistance to look after their entire project. A Total Concept Landscape Architects provides a total service and is also flexible with the extent of the service that it provides, happy to help as much or as little as clients want. The multi-award-winning company bridges the gap by providing a total service that creates a fusion of home and garden for its clients. From contemporary through to traditional, A Total Concept specialises in the integration of beautiful and functional swimming pools, gardens, cabanas and the home itself for projects ranging from the smallest inner-city courtyard to family residences and large country estates. “We can help with any design project anywhere in Australia,” says John.
The team brings together all aspects of your home, first by explaining to you the alternatives available. Then the team holistically designs your property to include materials and paint colours, planting, lighting, pool equipment, tile and paving selections through to fixtures and fittings, flooring, kitchens and bathrooms for the home and cabana. “We provide services extending from consultations, designs and specifications, council approvals and builder recommendations to the total management of the project and contract administration, for home alterations and additions, pools, cabanas and gardens,” shares John.
A Total Concept Landscape Architects has an impressive portfolio of work and is available for consultations.
At a Glance
Residence, pool and garden complex designed by: A Total Concept Landscape Architects, Cabana & Swimming
Pool Designers Lighting: LEDs in pool and gardens
Tiling: Glass mosaics and glass render for pool interior
Lanscaping: Includes an extensive palette of exotic plants suitable for Sydney’s climate
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