An Architectural Delight In Teneriffe

 

Tucked away in inner city Brisbane is this superb split level home. The contemporary architecture and striking black/natural/white colour palette has created the perfect canvas to create a sub-tropical landscape oasis. Follow me and enjoy a tour of this landscape that I designed in late 2017 - it is developing beautifully!

Let’s go! It is so lush and inviting as we meander up, down and through a variety of spaces.

Let’s go! It is so lush and inviting as we meander up, down and through a variety of spaces.

Contrasting path materials keep it interesting and invite us to continue making our way through the garden

Contrasting path materials keep it interesting and invite us to continue making our way through the garden

Tall clusters of broad leaf plants create privacy from the neighbours in high density living while also keeping the property cool in the summer heat

Tall clusters of broad leaf plants create privacy from the neighbours in high density living while also keeping the property cool in the summer heat

Don’t forget to look up! A beautiful canopy of flowers reminds us that the landscape should be considered from every perspective - up, down and all around.

Don’t forget to look up! A beautiful canopy of flowers reminds us that the landscape should be considered from every perspective - up, down and all around.

A striking way to visually break-up a large, flat surface such as fence is with a creeping vine

A striking way to visually break-up a large, flat surface such as fence is with a creeping vine

Differing levels add interest and enable the inclusion of more plant varieties within a smaller space

Differing levels add interest and enable the inclusion of more plant varieties within a smaller space

Timber adds a warmth and earthiness while maintaining strong lines, reflecting the surrounding architecture

Timber adds a warmth and earthiness while maintaining strong lines, reflecting the surrounding architecture

Pops of bright colour here and there add accents to the landscape

Pops of bright colour here and there add accents to the landscape

Here in Brisbane we have the perfect climate for a sub-tropical plants. Contact us via phone or email at the Seed Landscape Design studio to book an onsite consultation where we can discuss the possibility of enhancing your environment with a sub-tropical design like this one.

Images: Seed Landscape Design