The sound of the pond gently hushes G and M to sleep. A relaxed, informal courtyard built to balance the high-performance lifestyle of those dwelling here.
The atmosphere
Two steps down from their bedroom, this courtyard was designed to create a relaxing atmosphere for the clients to step outside and breathe, take phone calls and drink coffee in the morning.
You can see a history of fossils as you walk the sandstone paving, interplanted with thyme which releases its fragrance when stepped upon.
Biodiversity
The pond hosts a variety of waterplants, fish and landing pads for bees to have a drink.
Seasonal variation
The seasons vary this space — more light-filled in winter, with the evergreen natives providing a constant green. A gentle carpet of fallen cherry blossom petals, followed by flowering natives in spring. A cooling retreat in summer — where the scorching sun does fall, the sandstone really comes alive. Autumn: beautiful leaves fill the space to be decomposed and feed the soil.
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