Set on the Mornington Peninsula, this garden was designed to reconnect the home with its surrounding coastal landscape while complementing a striking example of Modernist architecture.

The design works with the site’s existing character, using established Moonah trees to frame views and create an immediate sense of place. Lawn is used sparingly, providing open space around the architecture while allowing the surrounding planting to define the landscape. Grass trees introduce strong sculptural form, balanced by softer textures from Austrostipa and other coastal species.

Large poured concrete steppers guide movement through the courtyard, where architectural planting of Agave and Echinocactus is softened by layered plantings of Westringia, Callistemon and Baby’s Tears. Leucodendron and Mimetes introduce seasonal colour and contrast while maintaining a restrained planting palette.

Beyond the courtyard, the planting becomes more relaxed, combining native and exotic species to create texture and year-round interest. Agave americana sits alongside Correa, Euphorbia, Austrostipa, bronze Phormium and dwarf Banksia, creating a landscape that feels established within its coastal setting.

Designed to evolve over time, the garden extends the architecture into the landscape, providing a series of outdoor spaces that feel both connected to the site and deeply embedded within the character of the Peninsula.