Garden and architecture integrate in harmony in this modern Nordic garden.  The design of the terrace embrace the complexity of this steeply sloping hillside property, and cater for functional needs and the client’s interest in maximizing outdoor entertainment, dining and relaxation.

The terrace has a close dialogue with the house, the narrow angles and the dramatic elevation, upholding its contemporary geometry through strong axes, of which one main axis run across the space, leading to a swimming pool at the edge of the hill, where a bedrock acts as a natural support, with a lawn and front garden beneath.

Integrated planting provides intimacy. Romantic roses, Calamagrostis and Sesleria intermingle, a simple and delicate combination of dry tolerant plants in harmony with the hard landscaping colours. The light colours, whites, pinks and silvers whispers silently across the surface. The minimal approach, using wood and concrete in distinct directions and patterns, makes the look effortlessly chic.

The rear garden, forest and woodland, is left untouched with pine and birch trees, ferns and small shrubs of blueberries and lingonberries for a natural diversity and protection. This part of the garden is a welcoming space to stroll, an important place for birds, wildlife, for shade and protection and where to awaken the senses.