This year E-GA has two gardens open as part of the Garden DesignFest. Over twenty professionally designed will be open across Melbourne over two weekends on 10th and 11th November and on 17th and 18th November. Canterbury Garden – (open 17th and 18th November) Address: 161 Mont Albert Rd, Canterbury This relaxed family garden off a bustling main road in Canterbury was […] Read more
Eckersley Garden Architecture are currently looking for a Studio Manager to join our small lively team in Richmond. The full-time role requires a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual. Sociable personality, sense of humour and an interest in design is a plus. Key selection criteria: Determined and diplomatic self-starter Team player and team contribution – […] Read more
Lush greenery brings a fresh sparkle into the space via the sliding glass doors onto the balcony, and also provides shade, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling in warmer months. Read all about the transformation of the ‘Blackwood Street Bunker’ here. Photography: Caitlin Mills Read more
Rick Eckersley’s own private paradise: Musk Cottage The celebrated garden designer has created a stylish sanctuary across approx. 10 acres on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. For sale by Holly Longmuir and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar Flinders & RT Edgar Portsea. Featured on The Real Estate Conversation Read more
We’re chuffed to have Garden Room House – published in the latest edition of Houses, Australia’s leading residential architecture magazine for designers and their clients – http://architectureau.com/magazines/houses/“ You can read the article here. Design Team: Architecture by Clare Cousins Architects Built by ProvanBuilt Landscape construction by Cheeky Nature Landscapes Photography by Tess Kelly Landscape […] Read more
With Spring on the way, we thought we would share some photos of this rich and varied garden in Kew. This extraordinary residence was designed by Powell and Glenn. The curved walls ensure a slow reveal, creating a unique family home and a rare sense of privacy in the inner city. Myles designed this garden […] Read more
371 Musk Creek Road, Flinders Saturday 1 September, 2018 Sunday 2 September, 2018 10.00am – 4.30pm Tours by Scott Leung and Myles Broad, Eckersley Garden Architecture 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm both days Entry price $10 (Under 18 free) Students $5 Open Gardens Victoria is delighted to be launching its spring […] Read more
Bright Angles – a collaboration with FMD architects. This Clifton Hill garden was featured in the July edition of House & Garden magazine. Read about the project here. Beautiful photography by Derek Swalwell. Read more
This month we were lucky enough to have two of our gardens featured in the June 2018 edition of Australian House & Garden. It features our MIFGS – Australian Case Study Garden. You can read all about it here. Beautiful photography by Claire Takacs. Also featured is the talented Fiona Dunin‘s Melbourne garden, you can […] Read more
To mark the occasion of Australian House & Garden magazine’s 70th anniversary, editor in chief, Lisa Green invited longtime collaborators Eckersley Garden Architecture to design a contemporary garden that pays homage to the Australian backyard, and its many incarnations and uses over time. Our response was to propose an Australian Case Study Garden, “a bit […] Read more
We first blogged about this garden a year ago – you can read about the design process here It has come along way since then, and was recently featured on The Design Files Photos by Dean Bradley You don’t need alot of space to make a big impact – this Albert Park garden proves […] Read more
This year we have been handed the batten by our directors, whom after successful stints as MIFGS show-boys, were unable to countenance the idea of donning the Blundstones again. House and Garden Magazine are celebrating 70 years, and have set the challenge of designing an ‘homage to the Aussie back yard’. We have designed a ‘case study […] Read more
Upcoming Exhibition: ‘Rhythm & Flow’ by Cath Quinn at Eco Outdoor, Richmond. Melbourne-based artist Cathy Quinn is well recognised for her fluid oil paintings depicting the light, colour and movement in everyday landscapes. Her paintings of undulating shapes are luminous, and the layers of saturated colour she has built up and broken down on the canvas bring […] Read more
The perfect paring of garden and stone. Sometimes simple is best. You can see more of this secluded garden on Eco Outdoor’s blog here Read more
Forever green – a gloriously lush Brighton garden is featured in the current edition of House & Garden. Read all about it here Read more
Light Saw House – two sawtooths, an elegant pool and a spot for the bikes – in collaboration with Zen Architecture. Photography by Derek Swalwell. Published in the current edition of Houses. Click here to read all about it. Read more
In recent times, I’ve noticed a needless craze, in which some are desperate to fit more and more into their gardens. Our aspirations have strayed far from the humble picket fence… and now incorporate all sorts of glorious outdoor amenities. Yes, there are some essentials we need to consider, but far too often garden is […] Read more
Pools are a key part of Australian gardens. Having one in your backyard is a wonderful luxury and one that needs to be well-considered. With spring in the air, we thought we would share our thoughts on pools. Pool Moat Every pool needs to have a barrier of at least 1200mm out of the ground. […] Read more
