We wanted to design a modern garden with strong regional- Mediterranean character. The clients renovated the house and intrusted us with the entire garden design, from parking and entry area, to the outdoor kitchen and dining area, swimming pool and outdoor spa to other terraced parts of the garden. Like the stone and wood terraces by the swimming pool that act as herbal garden and also offer seating, sunbathing. Views over the vine country dominated the design to some point, so that the edge planting is low so not to screen the view. Outdoor shower is tucked to one side of the garden, with bamboo and evergreen planting for intimacy.
Lavenders frame the views out to the landscape and a sunken stone and grass garden was created. Vegetable garden follows the local characteristics but is designed with modern details of wood and stone finishes, like the monolithic stairs in local sandstone. A large, old olive tree stands on sand like a living sculpture. Stone walls and stairs upgrade the local architectural heritage.
Photos: Tina Demšar Vreš, Landscape d.o.o. / www.landscape.si / www.landscapeglamping.com /