Certain plants have an architectural appearance; they emphasize volume, graphics, transparency, and linearity. These are the plants of the Scandinavian garden. They provide access to an experience that goes beyond simply seeing roses blooming in the summer.
Since the late nineteenth century, garden reformers have dreamed of discovering a new order, aesthetics, and meaning for the garden. And they succeeded.
These gardens capture the enigma surrounding their origin. This is what transpired with our project: either the house was miraculously built inside the forest, or we are seeing the wild plants of nature invading human land.
The connection between architecture and landscape is robust and very harmonious. The clients requested arranging plenty of separate places, including a private secret garden, but they also wanted to be able to enjoy contemplation at any spot, both inside and outside. To implement that, we analyzed and modeled the view from each window. The zones of the future garden complemented the landscape, reproduced the granite front in massive slabs of walkways, and supported the axis of exits and window pitches.
The architecture and landscape components complement one another, turning the movement into a journey that becomes more and more free: from the entrance with its perfect row of birch trees, to the patio, a sunny meadow with a translucent texture, and the untamed forest.
We especially wanted to emphasize the architecture and drama of large-crowned coniferous and deciduous plants. We took them up the meter-high hills that separate the zones and guide us. Cinematic lighting transforms trees into objets d’art. They don’t have to bloom for you to see their character.
Total plants
1024
Character defined by
- Downy birch
- European larch
- Pines and maples
Trees
59
Shrubs
405
Perennials
560
Species diversity
16
