Planned Landscape Constructions
Bundoora 3083
Victoria
Australia
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South Morang
This landscaping project in a new estate in
South Morang served a few design ideas. It had to be functional
allowing outdoor entertaining, yet being a key feature as well. The
owners went for a less common paving material in using asphalt for
the surface.
The start of this job
required the construction of a feature BBQ. This BBQ is to be
constructed of besser block with sandstone rubble incorporated
into the sides. A concrete base is installed to provide a firm
footing for the weight of the BBQ.
The concrete blocks
were carefully laid to the unit dimensions, and the sandstone was
then laid on top of the base course as a feature to the 2 ends of
the BBQ. Natural mortar colour was used to blend in with the
natural rock colours.
The structure was
built to height ready for BBQ installation, rendering, and benchtop
forming.
A front view showing
internal cavities left for doors, BBQ unit and
benchtops
A dark hardwood merbau
decking was installed adjoining the BBQ to provide a fully
functional outdoor entertaining area. Small low voltage lighting is
also installed at the edges of the decking
The BBQ and retaining
wall was rendered to provide a rustic finish to the concrete
blockwork, ready for painting of a chosen colour. The BBQ unit was
fitted into the feature and hooked up to mains gas
outlets.
Brick edging was
installed around the entire backyard as a surround to the asphalt
paving and to separate paving areas from garden beds.
Asphalt paving was laid across all prepared
areas to provide a fantastic paving alternative to concrete or
pavers, with long lasting qualities.
After enjoying the lower area the
owners decided to do the top section of the garden. We went back to
excavate the area ready for more works
A retaining wall was constructed which
also served as a feature backdrop, with a non-formal rendered
finish and sandstone rock covering the surface which runs out in
similar theme to the BBQ. A lower crazy paved sandstone sitting
area lies beneath the wall, with sandstone step stones linking the
areas together
A similar stone to the lower area is
chosen to tie all areas together
Red brick edging was laid around
garden bed and turf edges, with buffalo laid as a drought tolerant
alternative. Tuscan toppings infills the pavers to link the areas
while providing a low maintenance option
