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“ I love the fact that you get to nestle yourself into the earth with these walls in the central seating area , which means you are actually pulling the color and texture up out of the earth and turning it into an outdoor lounge suite . Therefore , using the earth as a lounge . What could be more connected to the earth ?”
-Jamie Durie
THE AUSTRALIAN
GARDEN
This space was a challenge for Jamie as he recalls the demolition process : “ The entire backyard had floating boulders underneath and it took three days to plant it out where it would usually take a day ! The boys had to jackhammer their way through the boulders which was extremely difficult .” Jamie and his team worked with the beautiful Australian native color and plant palette to create a drought tolerant , amphitheater-like affect to make the owners feel like they were nestled within the bushland and plants – protected by the foliage and embraced by nature .
RAMMED EARTH WALLS
Rammed earth walls sit beautifully within the natural environment . The material comes from local sources and the whole construction process has a low carbon footprint .
The family in this home owned dogs , so the walls needed to be sturdy and the plants needed to be protected . The walls give structure and define the different spaces , and also create raised garden beds for plants that can be kept out of the dogs ’ reach .
Contemporary Aboriginal art was used on stunning woven textiles and made into great throw cushions . These designs are powerful , colorful and uniquely Australian .