Introduction
- Leased government site with approval constraints and bushfire-prone zoning
- Minimal maintained outdoor space that was lacking appeal and usability
Project Brief
Client: not-for-profit disability centre
Goal: create a colourful, welcoming outdoor space that encourages safe engagement in outdoor activities
Challenges
- Dominant hardscape with little soft landscaping
- Fragmented layout where parking and traffic flow intersect garden beds
- Lack of cohesion across the site
Our Solution
- Established focal points throughout garden beds to anchor the design
- Repeated a consistent plant palette across beds for unity
- Added seasonal colour to engage the senses year-round
- Prioritised safety and accessibility to support outdoor activities.
Design Process outcome
- Unified, welcoming garden with clear visual flow
- Balanced softscape and hardscape for function and appeal
- A sensory, accessible outdoor environment that supports clients’ engagement and well being
