Det färdiga resultatet. Växthuset är ritat för att tillvarata återvunna balkonginglasningar från ett flerbostadshus. Det är målat med linoljefärg. Odlingslådorna är linoljefärglaserade. Frö Arkitektur - Petra Vestberg

Roberto Ruiz - www.robertoruiz.eu

Broste Copenhagen

Sonja Olsson Berring

Our design team was entrusted with designing a garden to complement a newly built, partially wooden, Scandinavian-style home. The distinctive architecture of the house inspired a cohesive and artistic outdoor space, tailored to the client’s practical needs and aesthetic preferences. A central requirement was to create a large sitting area directly adjacent to the house, providing a functional outdoor space while preserving a cherished rowan tree close to the property. The design revolved around a harmonious palette of black, red, orange, amber, and white—reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the client, who is a painter. To emphasise the rowan tree as a focal point, a new patio was constructed around it, blending functionality with aesthetic significance. An I-shaped decking platform, complete with a decorative pergola, was positioned in the corner of the garden, creating an additional inviting area for relaxation. The overall layout was structured around a strong visual axis leading to decorative screening on the far side of the garden. This axis was further emphasised with a combination of natural clay pearly brick pavers and stepping stones, which were carefully aligned to create a sense of continuity. Raised beds made of corten steel, in line with the chosen colour scheme, added texture and warmth to the design. The dark grey, almost black self-binding gravel and a newly painted black fence tied all elements together, ensuring visual harmony. To reduce maintenance and enhance the garden’s modern aesthetic, the lawn size was halved, with the remaining space designed to balance natural features with bold design elements. The result is a striking yet functional outdoor space that seamlessly connects the home with its surroundings, offering a blend of practicality and artistic expression.

The pond was carefully shaped, even inside, to give gentle slopes for wildlife to move about on, rather than sheer sides. When you make a pond using a butyl liner, the earth below is sculpted to form the internal shape and pond shelves for plants to sit on. It's laid, with underlay, over the cavity and slowly filled, moving the liner slightly to accomodate the bends and curves. The internal ledges were covered with a layer of coarse sand to facilitate micro-organism growth and good water health. Decorative pebbles and cobbles complete the upper surfaces and provide nooks and crannies for insects to thrive in. And food for the birds... A final and important touch is to add a bucketful of gunk from an existing healthy pond. That way the micro-fauna and flora will be there to keep the water clear. PS no fish when its a wildlife pond.

Santolina - Heiligenkraut - Cotton Lavender Lavandula - Lavendel - Lavender Slate stepping stones in gravel light grey

An outdoor space for relaxing, cooking and bathing surrounded by nature.

Woodland planting under multi stem silver birches. hakonechloa, Astrantia, Foxgloves and Euphorbia.

Magri Williams converted a London terrace house in Hackney, into three two / three bedroom flats. The works included a full width rear extension, first floor terrace, whole house refurbishment and loft extension. The client wanted a clean and minimal aesthetic, that provided an original design yet was also sympathetic with the local Conservation area.