Bijl Architecture and Melissa Wilson Landscape Architects have teamed up to transform Kareela Crest from an unremarkable front garden into a stunning, immersive experience.
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Previous renovations to the dwelling had left a lot to be desired. The practice’s plan was to establish a unified, thoughtful plan that fully embraced the dramatic fall-away site and its lush landscape.
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Various adversities were met by each studio in connecting the house with its surroundings, particularly in the downstairs area. Sandstone, previously undervalued, was transformed, becoming a cornerstone of the internal palette via three dramatic feature walls.
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A new living area and deck were created to increase space both inside and out. The design vision has culminated in a stepped pathway leading to a new entrance pergola, seamlessly blending the home and garden together.
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The concept for Kareela Crest has resulted in the property transforming into an experience both inviting and immersive, conscious of its natural landscape and resulting in an enhanced living experience.
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