Photographer: Chris Warnes Stylist: Stephanie Powell

The pool level, with its entertaining terrace and visually significant fireplace and chimney, acts as a podium to the house, facing north to capture the sun. By connecting directly to the large living area the indoor and outdoor spaces become one. Photography Earl Carter

Adrian Lambert / Acorn Photos

Brigid Arnott - photographer

The Pavilion is a contemporary outdoor living addition to a Federation house in Roseville, NSW. The existing house sits on a 1550sqm block of land and is a substantial renovated two storey family home. The 900sqm north facing rear yard slopes gently down from the back of the house and is framed by mature deciduous trees. The client wanted to create something special “out the back”, to replace an old timber pergola and update the pebblecrete pool, surrounded by uneven brick paving and tubular pool fencing. After years living in Asia, the client’s vision was for a year round, comfortable outdoor living space; shaded from the hot Australian sun, protected from the rain, and warmed by an outdoor fireplace and heaters during the cooler Sydney months. The result is large outdoor living room, which provides generous space for year round outdoor living and entertaining and connects the house to both the pool and the deep back yard. The Pavilion at Roseville is a new in-between space, blurring the distinction between inside and out. It celebrates the contemporary culture of outdoor living, gathering friends & family outside, around the bbq, pool and hearth.

An aerial picture of the project. We can appreciate all the different spaces that we created within this backyard. Edge Photography

To enhance outdoor living, a covered terrace was integrated into the design, creating a versatile space that can be enjoyed year-round, regardless of the weather. This harmonious blend of indoor comfort and outdoor connection makes the most of the home's idyllic setting.

Nathalie Priem Photography

Rolling Stone Landscapes

Barnes Walker Ltd Lots of comments about this project of ours and it's been included in so many ideabooks! Thank you. To answer a few questions: Yes, the cows are real. The paving is all natural stone, we used different types of natural sandstone in various unit sizes to create the effects and organisation of space. The aim of the design was to create a sunken garden leading out from the basement. The garden was to be a secluded, comfortable outdoor room and not simply a 'lightwell'. The surrounding landscape is very flat and the winds can be harsh. This layout offers the homeowners shelter.

Outdoor entertaining around the fire pit, meandering through the coastal gardens and vegie gardens, and sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, at this Coastal haven in picturesque Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula. Landscape Design and Build: Bayon Gardens Photography: Tim Turner