MOONEE PONDS II
This project in Moonee Ponds reimagines the entry garden of a Victorian-style terrace, creating a composition that balances structure, elegance, and a hint of whimsy. The design celebrates the home’s heritage while introducing contemporary touches that enrich the sense of arrival. A feature pond, inspired by the sculptural clarity of Carlo Scarpa, forms the central focus, with water movement adding subtle sound and reflective light to the space. Structured greenery frames the composition, softened by playful accents of Gaura, alongside Silver Birch and Crepe Myrtle that introduce height, texture, and seasonal interest. Hewn granite steps lead to a classically tiled porch, while a wrought-iron fence and cobbled car bay reference traditional craftsmanship, anchoring the design in the home’s period context. Every element from planting to paving is composed to enhance the layering of form and texture, guiding the eye toward the front door and creating a welcoming, refined entrance. The result is a garden that feels timeless and considered, an intimate outdoor space that complements the architecture while providing a distinctive sense of place.
SCOPE OF WORKS Landscape design

Landscaped frontage of a Victorian-style terrace with mature trees, structured planting and traditional wrought-iron fencing
Hewn granite entry steps leading to a classically tiled porch, framed by Silver Birch trees and layered garden planting
Linear reflection pond with granite stepping stones and pale stone edging, surrounded by layered planting beside the terrace
Close-up of a granite water outlet cascading into a dark tiled reflection pond, surrounded by flowering groundcovers and ornamental grasses
Sculptural granite water feature with flowing water, layered greenery and flowering groundcovers beside the Victorian-style home
Overhead view of a dark tiled reflection pond with granite water feature, pale stone edging and naturalistic planting
Traditional Victorian terrace verandah with black and white geometric floor tiles, wrought-iron columns and garden planting
Side verandah with decorative wrought-iron columns overlooking a garden of Silver Birch trees and layered planting
Contemporary front garden with granite stepping stones, a linear reflection pond and structured planting beside a Victorian terrace
Front garden and entrance to a Victorian-style terrace with Silver Birch trees, structured planting and granite driveway paving
Close-up of textured granite paving with a narrow strip of low-growing groundcover integrated between stone surfaces
Silver Birch foliage framing a linear reflection pond with granite stepping stones and layered garden planting
Sculptural granite water spout set among ornamental grasses, beside a linear reflection pond and layered planting