Palmetto Crt, Gold Coast

This Broadbeach Waters project on the Gold Coast is primely located on a picturesque corner block with water frontage.

Dave had completed a project for the family in the past, so they were keen to get him on board again; they knew that having a corner site with an off-centred court entry needed some clever design solutions! The owners wanted to maximise the space by creating several distinct zones, and the result is a dynamic landscape incorporating an alfresco entertaining area, a sunken sitting area, a lawn area with an inground trampoline and a large L-shaped pool which wraps around the corner, turning a site constraint into a design feature. Cantilevered concrete steps are also cleverly used to delineated design zones, and also complement the height and stacked form seen in the structure of the modern double-story house.

The client also wanted an entry with wow-factor – so the Franklin team delivered, with a big pond leading to the front door, bridged by a concrete platform reached by ascending cantilevered concrete steps and softened by a lush surrounding of tropical plants. The space is accented at night with up-lighting, creating an impressive front entry.

An overall sense of balance was achieved throughout the landscape, with a consistency in the material and plant palettes integrating the front and back spaces. The unique corner site presented a challenge for our design team – but it came up trumps with a design that fulfilled the owner’s hopes to create their “own little oasis”.