Gleaming Green — Lush planting, arranged to mimic the organic growth in nature, surround and frame the beautfiul stone steps that lead to the house.
Gleaming Green
A home where the sun loves to shine, this garden makes use of so many different textures from the plants to the hardscape materials that are highlighted when the sun hits. Casting interesting shadows and changing the atmosphere as the day goes on, the landscape of this home creates a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for the family, blending the natural surroundings with the architecture.
Gleaming Green
Location
Antipolo City
Date
2019
Architecture
Collaborators

The overall design features fine textured plants and stone elements that add a sense of warmth into the space on top of the wood finishes of the home. Vertical elements like bamboo tie the space together and the araal flooring adds an interesting texture and rustic feel into the landscape.

Gleaming Green — Rectangular pool with a well-manicured lawn bordered by vibrant fine-leafed plants and bamboo.
Gleaming Green — The overall landscape design of the residence features bamboos and fine-textured shrubs that frame the property wall, and gravel and araal stones that matches the wood finish of the house.
Gleaming Green — An example of borrowed scenery or shakkei in this garden is the fine leafed plant in the foreground that blends with the naturally occurring trees in the background.
Gleaming Green — Large-broad leaves and wooden paneling frame and provide a natural warmth to the overall light gray stone-finish aesthetic of the house.
Gleaming Green — Rectangular pool with a well-manicured lawn bordered by vibrant fine-leafed plants and bamboo.
Gleaming Green — The overall landscape design of the residence features bamboos and fine-textured shrubs that frame the property wall, and gravel and araal stones that matches the wood finish of the house.
Gleaming Green — An example of borrowed scenery or shakkei in this garden is the fine leafed plant in the foreground that blends with the naturally occurring trees in the background.
Gleaming Green — Large-broad leaves and wooden paneling frame and provide a natural warmth to the overall light gray stone-finish aesthetic of the house.
Gleaming Green — Araal stones are laid atop the gravel and arranged in a wavy manner, while fine-textured shrubs and bamboos frame the property wall, creating a lush and inviting atmosphere.
Gleaming Green — Rectangular pool with a well-manicured lawn bordered by vibrant fine-leafed plants and bamboo.
Gleaming Green — The overall landscape design of the residence features bamboos and fine-textured shrubs that frame the property wall, and gravel and araal stones that matches the wood finish of the house.
Gleaming Green — An example of borrowed scenery or shakkei in this garden is the fine leafed plant in the foreground that blends with the naturally occurring trees in the background.
Gleaming Green — Large-broad leaves and wooden paneling frame and provide a natural warmth to the overall light gray stone-finish aesthetic of the house.
Gleaming Green — Araal stones are laid atop the gravel and arranged in a wavy manner, while fine-textured shrubs and bamboos frame the property wall, creating a lush and inviting atmosphere.
Gleaming Green — A striking gold sculpture lay atop a large, smooth stone, with ferns and lush green plants surrounding it and a reflective window in the background showing tree silhouettes.
Gleaming Green — The planting layout at the residence's entrance reflects organic growth in nature, embodying the Japanese philosophy of asymmetry.

To add accents, boulders and art installations are scattered along the property providing various focal points and identity that makes the space unique and owners’ own. The result of all of these elements with the architecture is a beautiful and tranquil outdoor environment.

FOR THE ARCHITECT
Architecture and nature —
A natural fit.
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