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‘Baffle House’ – Featured on Eco Outdoor

  The exceptional ‘Baffle House’ designed by Clare Cousins Architects and Eckersley Garden Architecture has recently featured on the Eco Outdoor blog. Follow the link to read more about this garden that speaks volumes for itself. https://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/project/baffle-house/    Photography: Lisbeth Grosmann Read more

28 Feb 2019
blogs , gardens , inspirations , projects

Garden DesignFest 2018 – Musk Cottage and Canterbury Garden

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

7 Nov 2018
blogs , gardens , media & events

The Design Files: Brutalism At Work With Clare Cousins Architects

  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

22 Oct 2018
blogs , gardens

The Real Estate Conversation: 371 Musk Creek Road, Flinders

  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

15 Oct 2018
flinders , gardens , projects

Media: Houses – Garden Room House

  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

3 Oct 2018
gardens , media & events

Kew Garden

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

3 Sep 2018
blogs , gardens

Bright Angles

  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

15 Jun 2018
gardens , media & events

MIFGS – Australian Case Study Garden and Point of View, FMD garden

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

11 May 2018
gardens , MIFGS

Albert Park Garden – The Design Files

  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

14 Mar 2018
blogs , gardens

MIFGS – SNEAK PEEK

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

9 Mar 2018
design process , gardens , media & events , MIFGS

KEEP IT SIMPLE

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

21 Nov 2017
blogs , design process , gardens , projects , tips

E-GA’s Top Tips – Pools

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

20 Sep 2017
design process , gardens , tips

Tropicana Throwback: Club Med circa ’87

Throwback to a job from 87′ – this South Melbourne garden has stood the test of time. There is nothing like a bit of tropicana to fight off the winter blues. So please sit back, relax, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy! This wonderfully tropical garden was designed by the one and only – Rick […] Read more

10 Aug 2017
blogs , gardens , projects

New Romantics

This grand and slightly gothic Victorian mansion had the bones of a suitably formal garden with rich green Cypress Hedges and double tiered Box Hedges clipped to within an inch of their life. Not really our style, nor that of the energetic young family who purchased the property.  Elements of the existing garden were working […] Read more

24 Jul 2017
design process , gardens

Snap, Crackle, Pop: Work in Progress Elsternwick Garden

At E-GA, we like a point of difference. Our gardens feature unique planting combinations that complement and contrast in equal measure. We are pleased to share one such garden with you. Freshly planted just nine months ago, this Elsternwick garden – architecture by Clare Cousins Architects, is already showing signs of things to come. A heritage […] Read more

30 May 2017
blogs , gardens

Long and Luscious

We designed this Toorak garden in 2002, since then it has grown into something rather wonderful. A recent revamp to the front has seen additional plantings and tweaks over the past year, a natural part of any garden’s evolution. Tactile layers and contrasting textures – this garden has the best of both. Wisteria frames the […] Read more

31 Jan 2017
blogs , gardens

Hawthorn Garden

Sometimes the smaller scale projects inspire the most innovative design solutions. This Hawthorn garden, designed in conjunction with Neil Architecture is a prime example. The garden had its many challenges, from tight narrow boundary beds to shallow roof garden planters. Vertical creepers and rich swathes of foliage were the solution.  Corners of the courtyard are […] Read more

21 Nov 2016
blogs , design process , gardens

Hampton Garden

We first blogged this Hampton garden and the Concrete House, designed by Matt Gibson Architecture, when it was completed a little over a year ago. You can read about the design in the previous post here. Since then it has settled in nicely. We thought we would share some highlights of the landscape design with you. This beautifully […] Read more

11 Oct 2016
gardens , projects
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