Private Forest — The balance between the architectural elements, reflective pool, and lush greenery blurs the line between nature and the indoor living environment.
Private Forest
A tropical forest within the busy city. Located in Makati, this home blocks out all the noise and creates a private sanctuary for the homeowners with trees lining the driveway as well as the perimeter wall by the main garden area. A mix of textures, the plants not only contrast against the architecture, they also contrast against themselves creating a balance of elements.
Private Forest
Location
Makati City
Date
2018
Architecture
Anthony Nazareno
Collaborators

Looking out into the main garden area, users feel privacy despite being in an open area with large lawn space. The cool tones of the pool reflect the perimeter of the garden on a nice sunny day, setting the perfect scene to take a breath of fresh air. Integrating existing trees into the landscape, the space, although large, has an inviting atmosphere that makes people want to step outside into nature.

Private Forest — The lush and diverse, tropical plants surround and integrate effortlessly with the modern, architectural design of the residential property.
Private Forest — The lush greenery and canopy of existing trees cast dappled shadows over the tranquil pool, creating a visually striking mirror effect reminiscent of the forests.
Private Forest — Coral trees, kalachuchis, African talisays, and existing mango trees reflect across the pool, creating a sense of tranquility and the privacy of a tropical forest within the home.
Private Forest — The set of stepping stones leading to the house is framed by tall, branching trees and dense shrubbery ranging from broadleaf and fine-leaved varieties that add visual interest and textural contrast to the landscape.
Private Forest — The lush and diverse, tropical plants surround and integrate effortlessly with the modern, architectural design of the residential property.
Private Forest — The lush greenery and canopy of existing trees cast dappled shadows over the tranquil pool, creating a visually striking mirror effect reminiscent of the forests.
Private Forest — Coral trees, kalachuchis, African talisays, and existing mango trees reflect across the pool, creating a sense of tranquility and the privacy of a tropical forest within the home.
Private Forest — The set of stepping stones leading to the house is framed by tall, branching trees and dense shrubbery ranging from broadleaf and fine-leaved varieties that add visual interest and textural contrast to the landscape.
Private Forest — Curated planting surround the well-manicured lawn to balance out the structured landscape elements of the property.
Private Forest — The lush and diverse, tropical plants surround and integrate effortlessly with the modern, architectural design of the residential property.
Private Forest — The lush greenery and canopy of existing trees cast dappled shadows over the tranquil pool, creating a visually striking mirror effect reminiscent of the forests.
Private Forest — Coral trees, kalachuchis, African talisays, and existing mango trees reflect across the pool, creating a sense of tranquility and the privacy of a tropical forest within the home.
Private Forest — The set of stepping stones leading to the house is framed by tall, branching trees and dense shrubbery ranging from broadleaf and fine-leaved varieties that add visual interest and textural contrast to the landscape.
Private Forest — Curated planting surround the well-manicured lawn to balance out the structured landscape elements of the property.
Private Forest — The surrounding tropical plants and curated planting provide a backdrop of natural textures that balances out the structured landscape elements of the property.
Private Forest — Diverse foliage and tropical plants frame the stone structured pathway, providing textural contrast to the landscape.

The design goes all around the home, as dining areas are provided with a green wall backdrop and walkways are made more inviting with more structural plants that add more interest.

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Private Forest — The lush and diverse, tropical plants surround and integrate effortlessly with the modern, architectural design of the residential property.
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Private Forest — The lush greenery and canopy of existing trees cast dappled shadows over the tranquil pool, creating a visually striking mirror effect reminiscent of the forests.
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Private Forest — Coral trees, kalachuchis, African talisays, and existing mango trees reflect across the pool, creating a sense of tranquility and the privacy of a tropical forest within the home.
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Private Forest — The set of stepping stones leading to the house is framed by tall, branching trees and dense shrubbery ranging from broadleaf and fine-leaved varieties that add visual interest and textural contrast to the landscape.
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Private Forest — Curated planting surround the well-manicured lawn to balance out the structured landscape elements of the property.
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Private Forest — The surrounding tropical plants and curated planting provide a backdrop of natural textures that balances out the structured landscape elements of the property.
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Private Forest — Diverse foliage and tropical plants frame the stone structured pathway, providing textural contrast to the landscape.
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