The garden is designed as a cohesive and immersive landscape, where hardscape and planting work in harmony to form a unified composition. All hard surfaces are defined by a single material: handmade bricks by Petersen Tegl. Their warm, nuanced tones extend across the driveway, terraces, pathways, coping stones, and level transitions around the natural swimming pool, establishing a calm and understated architectural framework that allows the planting to shine.
Planting is lush and deliberately layered, creating a strong horizontal structure that gives the garden a vibrant, living character. Existing hedges were extended to reinforce enclosure, while new structural elements and a framework of trees was created, including both larger and smaller specimens, complemented by a diverse palette of perennial plants.
The level difference along the swimming pool slopes from the long side toward a staircase on the short side. This adds dynamism to the garden and ensures that the pool is not fully visible from every angle, giving it a more secluded feel. The staircase also introduces a playful element: it can be used for sitting or jumping into the pool.
The pool is lined with glazed, handmade tiles in four tonal variations, predominantly deep green with hints of light blue, echoing the surrounding planting and reinforcing the pool’s naturalistic presence.
Extending from the pool, a sauna is tucked away in a wooden annex. When the sliding door is opened, the sauna, completely enclosed in glass, offers a full view of the garden, creating a private yet immersive experience.
The garden connects seamlessly with the neighbouring park, allowing the greenery to flow continuously. It is a serene space, designed for active use and to evolve beautifully with the seasons.
Data
Landscape architecture: BLOESEM tuinarchitecten
Photo credits:
Senne + Eefje
Other credits:
hard landscaping and planting by Groenvoorziening Vekemans and DBS Outdoor.
shower by Jonas Van Put
Architecture:
house renovation by Co. Studio
