The relationship between architecture and garden design: creating a unified whole
A house and its garden together form a single living environment. Yet, in practice, architecture and outdoor spaces are still often designed separately.
By integrating the garden and architecture from the outset, a much more cohesive whole is created.
Architecture as a starting point
The shape and appearance of a house provide important clues for the design of the garden. Lines, materials, colours and proportions can be carried over into the outdoor space.
This does not mean that the garden has to be a carbon copy of the house. It is precisely the contrast between architecture and nature that can create an interesting balance.
Sightlines connect the indoors and outdoors
What can be seen from the house has a major influence on how the garden is experienced. A tree, a water feature or a striking group of plants, for example, can be deliberately positioned as part of a line of sight.
In this way, the landscape becomes part of the interior.
Materials provide cohesion
By subtly incorporating architectural materials into the garden, a natural transition is created.
As a result, a terrace, garden wall or path can become part of the same architectural language as the house.
An outdoor space as an extension of the home
A good garden design ensures that the transition from indoors to outdoors feels seamless. The garden thus becomes more than just a setting for the house: it becomes a fully-fledged part of the living environment.
Architecture and landscape complement each other when they are designed with a single vision in mind.
A good garden design starts with a careful analysis of the site and your requirements. Find out how we go about personalised, bespoke garden designs.
A good garden design brings together architecture, space, planting and your wishes. Read more about our garden design process.
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