In Sydney’s Watsons Bay area, Creative Director at Wyer & Co. Anthony Wyer designs the landscape architects own family home. “When designing a garden, I believe it comes down to balance – balance of hard surfaces, soft surfaces, understanding the natural environment and the plant palette,” says Anthony of his approach to the house, which sits on a corner allotment.
On arrival, one is immediately met with a beautiful mature olive that overhangs the entrance, setting the scene for a home that clearly interacts with its garden and foliage. The interior design of the landscape architects own family home was designed with the help of interior designers Marco Meneguzzi and Tamsin Johnson, who saw the vision for the interior spaces align with the vision for the garden.
It is the garden of the landscape architects own family home that is most impressive. Anthony takes cues from both local and Mediterranean architecture and sensibilities to create an immersive outdoor retreat. One of the main features was the boulder in the rear garden – an impressive natural element central to the whole design. Other key features include a cabana structure covered in greenery, with its own planted roof, a fireplace, an open pergola that is waterproofed and a pool. Whilst there is an expression of style, at the core of the garden is pragmatism and comfort, ensuring the outdoors can be enjoyed without needing to withstand the elements.
The front, multi-tiered garden of the landscape architects own family home is elevated, faces the street and acts as an extension of the interior entertaining space. A plant palette of mature trees is used to create vibrancy and scale, which is combined with hedging and underplanting to imbue the home with softness. Terracotta and textured natural stone sit alongside warm timber elements to complement the surrounding greenery. Due to the home’s orientation – and depending on the weather and time of year – one can always escape inside, whilst outdoor spaces can be used all year round. The south-facing rear garden also drinks in the afternoon sun whilst connecting to the living, kitchen and nurturing places of the home.
Boulder House is an immersive series of garden spaces that express Anthony’s love of the natural world. When recalling the landscape architects own family home, Anthony reflects, “once the plants go in, they complete the whole picture of the project.”
00:00 – Introduction to the Landscape Architects Family Home
00:45 – A Coastal Location
01:11 – A Walkthrough of the House
01:59 – The Fundamental Features
02:43 – Behind the Interior Design of the Home
03:30 – Weathering All Seasons and All Conditions
04:20 – The Plant Palette
05:00 – A Mediterranean Inspired Design
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Photography by Anson Smart.
Interior Design by Marco Meneguzzi Design and Tamsin Johnson.
Build by Wyer & Co. and Orishon Projects.
Styling by STUDIO CD.
Landscape by Wyer & Co.
Filmed and Edited by The Local Project.
Production by The Local Project.
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Location: Watsons Bay, NSW, Australia
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22 Comments
hi
absolutely beautiful
Beautiful
still waiting for the song title from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWLonZBlt1E&t=142s
TASTY! Congrats it's outstanding.
really beautiful house!
warm 👍👍
Amazing house. If you can include the lot sizes of the houses on the description, that would be great. Thanks for continuously uploading these pretty houses.
Nice man garden
whats the model of the blue couch please?
I think this is my favorite house I have seen on this channel, and one of the only ones with a kitchen I'd actually want to cook in. I love everything about this home!
I love the back garden! It has this Ibiza vibe to it with natural stone and the outdoor fireplace and terraced seating areas. And the house, itself, was tastefully remodeled to be contemporary without trying too hard to be modern. I like how classical and restrained it was. Rooms have a good sense of proportion and windows offer beautiful views.
What color is that front door I want to paint ours that color
Sweet! That grotto has been my laptop wallpaper for awhile, and now I know who it belongs to. I love the landscaping and interiors too! Great design!
Thanks for tuning in to watch Boulder House by Tamsin Johnson and Wyer & Co. Anthony’s vision for balance between hard and soft surfaces truly creates a harmonious connection between the interior and the stunning outdoor retreat. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, make sure to order Issue No. 12 of our tri-annual hardcopy print publication – https://thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-12/ or our hardcover book ‘10’ – https://thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/
Es una casa correcta, elegante y a la vez confortable, muy limpia en su color y disposición. La cocina es hermosa. El paisajismo transmite orden y belleza. Gracias por compartir ese aire clásico, atemporal y bello.
Ah, to have the climate, to be able to grow all my houseplants outside ❤
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There are a number of beautiful places to gather whether it's the grotto, by the fireplace, or that cute table for 2 on the grass or near the BBQ as well as inside the home. It's such a beautiful and tranquil home. The kitchen is beautiful with the natural stone. Truly lovely!
I love the back garden!
This house reminds me of the Tree House by Madaline Blanchfield. It's one of my favorite episode