sustainable Archive

The Cove (Stage 1) – Construction Photographs 2

The construction phase is nearing completion. The Structural Landscape is almost complete and 90% the Soft Landscape has been installed to our strict quality control standards. Our clients expectation for the first stage of the project is being realised with “instant impact” planting that can be appreciated by existing and future residents alike.

“Seaside Cottage Garden”
Compact trees, shrubs and groundcovers have been selected for there pretty colours and soft shapes.
Plants are arranged informally creating an overall patchwork effect where a mix of native and exotic plants exist in perfect harmony.
Lush foliage and brightly coloured flowers attract birds and insects to reflect the distinct seasonal variations.
The garden serves to frame the beauty of its seaside location while maintaining a connection to its natural setting

Please refer included photos.

Seaside Landing – view looking northwest

Seaside Landing – view looking from waters edge east to building G

Building G – view looking northeast

Soft Engineering – Overland Stormwater Swale

Integrated Landscape – Overland Stormwater Swale

Integrated Landscape – view corridor

Building G – primary entry path

Removable Bridge /Basement Entry Ramp

Landscape Materials

Carbon Gardening Australian Native Landscapes has recently released a new range of landscape materials which can help reduce your projects carbon footprint. With industry suppliers starting to take responsibility for the sourcing and transportation of these materials we can start to make a real impact with each new project. At sym. studio we continually ask questions of our landscape suppliers because we know that this is what our clients would expect from a company with green star credentials and we demonstrate tangible commitment to sustainable landscape architecture practices. As part of our specification process we evaluate suppliers products and based on the location of a project determine which product and supplier is most appropriate. Throughout Sydney and the lower hunter region we have several suppliers to select from and as a matter of course will deliver carbon neutral products whenever possible. Carbon Gardening