Design By Nature

Landscpaing around this pool was an epic effort as we covered over 70 square metres of ground with heavy pieces of recycled concrete from the local tip.

The effect is crazy! It is also low maintenance with the surrounding garden beds planted with food producing plants such as Citrus, Herbs, Olives and Pineapple Guava.

Here’s a photo of the famous Molly in our recently finished court-yard at the Community House.

This area was the size of an atom so two people and a dog filled the space completely.

We gutted the existing miniature lawn and replaced it with recycled paving and stone seating to allow up to twelve people to sit comfortably.

We also comissioned Esther Costa (my Mum) to paint portraits of six of the best known Comm House celebreties to create a mimi gallery.

Here is a lovely album that doesn't involve moving dirt, welding, building walls, paving, mulching or using a crowbar.

Yes I've had a holiday and it was fantastic.

I recommend the Northern territory to any-one.

Here are the progress shots from the courtyard space we designed and built at the Benalla Performing Arts Centre and TAFE complex.

The design and construction of the cubes was obviously inspired by the modern wall in the background.  I wanted to give the entrance a look of modern organics.  The same style of stone-work was used in the court-yard area which ties the two spaces together despite the presence of a fence between them.

Carol and I enrolled in a welding course a few months ago and this was our first opportunity to show off our skills.

Unfortunately no-one was watching.