Grey Matter — A bear-like white sculpture sits atop a wooden deck and enjoys the lush greenery of trees and shrubs surrounding it.
Grey Matter
An outdoor space with as many hues of green as there are shades of grey in the architecture. Straightforward and lush, the main challenge in this home was making seamless transitions between narrow and wide areas. The design focuses on taking advantage of the vertical space but using tall plants and other elements that lead the eye up to give a more spacious feel with some fun and interesting sculptures as well.
Grey Matter
Location
Makati City
Date
2020
Architecture
Lor Calma
Collaborators

The natural planting style and choice of plants gives the homeowners a choice to keep their garden manicured and neat or more organic and natural. Simple planting greets its users, highlighting the architecture by Lor Calma. Inside, a green tiled pool blends into the open space, a unique sight for guests. Around the open spaces one can also see stone sculptures with personality. These, along with two other eye-catching art pieces, add a nice personal touch to the space.

Grey Matter — Gray tones throughout the home extend to the outdoor furniture and patio, creating a striking contrast with the lush green shades of the pool and surrounding plants.
Grey Matter — Tall bamboos and lush greenery, along with stone statues of seated figures arranged on white gravel, contribute to the open and bright appearance of the narrow wooden pathway.
Grey Matter — The organic-shaped gold metallic sculpture serves as a striking focal point, standing out amidst the various shades of grey and green in the outdoor kitchen, lounge area, and surrounding landscape.
Grey Matter — Simple planting greets the users and highlights the architectural design as they drive through the pathway.
Grey Matter — Gray tones throughout the home extend to the outdoor furniture and patio, creating a striking contrast with the lush green shades of the pool and surrounding plants.
Grey Matter — Tall bamboos and lush greenery, along with stone statues of seated figures arranged on white gravel, contribute to the open and bright appearance of the narrow wooden pathway.
Grey Matter — The organic-shaped gold metallic sculpture serves as a striking focal point, standing out amidst the various shades of grey and green in the outdoor kitchen, lounge area, and surrounding landscape.
Grey Matter — Simple planting greets the users and highlights the architectural design as they drive through the pathway.
Grey Matter — Three raised wooden garden beds filled with herbs and vegetables rest on a bed of white gravel, alongside a small stone statue of a seated figure, all framed by dense vertical foliage.
Grey Matter — Gray tones throughout the home extend to the outdoor furniture and patio, creating a striking contrast with the lush green shades of the pool and surrounding plants.
Grey Matter — Tall bamboos and lush greenery, along with stone statues of seated figures arranged on white gravel, contribute to the open and bright appearance of the narrow wooden pathway.
Grey Matter — The organic-shaped gold metallic sculpture serves as a striking focal point, standing out amidst the various shades of grey and green in the outdoor kitchen, lounge area, and surrounding landscape.
Grey Matter — Simple planting greets the users and highlights the architectural design as they drive through the pathway.
Grey Matter — Three raised wooden garden beds filled with herbs and vegetables rest on a bed of white gravel, alongside a small stone statue of a seated figure, all framed by dense vertical foliage.
Grey Matter — Various shades of grey and green can be seen throughout the landscape, the house, and the swimming pool, creating a harmonious blend of nature and modern design.
Grey Matter — A green tiled pool holds a unique sight for the guests as it blends naturally with the surrounding landscape and modern design of the home.

In narrow spaces and along the perimeter at tall hardy shrubs that soften up the walls and provide privacy for certain areas, like the outdoor shower. A vegetable garden is located nearby the outdoor kitchen and lounge area, making use of all the space with practicality, meeting the family’s needs.

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Grey Matter — Gray tones throughout the home extend to the outdoor furniture and patio, creating a striking contrast with the lush green shades of the pool and surrounding plants.
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Grey Matter — Tall bamboos and lush greenery, along with stone statues of seated figures arranged on white gravel, contribute to the open and bright appearance of the narrow wooden pathway.
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Grey Matter — The organic-shaped gold metallic sculpture serves as a striking focal point, standing out amidst the various shades of grey and green in the outdoor kitchen, lounge area, and surrounding landscape.
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Grey Matter — Simple planting greets the users and highlights the architectural design as they drive through the pathway.
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Grey Matter — Three raised wooden garden beds filled with herbs and vegetables rest on a bed of white gravel, alongside a small stone statue of a seated figure, all framed by dense vertical foliage.
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Grey Matter — Various shades of grey and green can be seen throughout the landscape, the house, and the swimming pool, creating a harmonious blend of nature and modern design.
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Grey Matter — A green tiled pool holds a unique sight for the guests as it blends naturally with the surrounding landscape and modern design of the home.
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