The team at Ian Barker Gardens have completed the landscape design and construction of 28 Southgate Apartments in Melbourne’s Central Business District.
In late 2013, Ian Barker Gardens was commissioned to design and construct the garden area surrounding these luxurious executive apartments with the goal to create a functional and practical space for both residents and passers-by to really enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature.
The garden design incorporates new planting, along with a number of structural works including timber bench seating, concrete pathways, a concrete podium and staircase to provide access from the apartments to the garden, steel screening and concrete access ramps with handrails.
An abundance of naturalistic perennial planting surrounds the structural elements of the garden – creating a peaceful oasis where residents can relax, socialise and spend quality time outdoors.
Project Details
Completion date – 2016
Project Team
Design and Construction
Ian Barker Gardens
Ian Barker Gardens is an award-winning landscape design, construction and maintenance service based in Canterbury, Victoria. Founded by Ian Barker in 1996, the Ian Barker team comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge, offering you a level of professionalism that is unsurpassed in the landscaping industry.
Photography
Claire Takacs
Claire Takacs is a photographer inspired by light, nature and beauty. Gardens are her canvas and she always strives to capture the essence of any garden she visits and the beauty of fleeting moments in these special places.
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