Demo project · Backyard
Sunken conversation garden
A sunken seating garden creates a sheltered conversation pit below a mostly level backyard. A low retaining wall, broad steps, a U-shaped timber-topped bench, privacy planting, and discreet lighting keep the room open to the house.
- Backyard · about 120 m²
- Premium
- Sunken seating garden
- Conversation pit · about 4×4 m
- Retaining wall
- Three broad steps
Implementation stages
An illustrative, stage-by-stage look at how this concept could come together. Generated visuals for inspiration — not construction documentation.
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Site preparation
The site is cleared, graded and set out for Sunken conversation garden, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.
Site preparation
The site is cleared, graded and set out for Sunken conversation garden, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.
Base works
Compacted bases, drainage, footings and service routes establish the hidden structure for Sunken conversation garden.
Structures and surfaces
The paths, terraces, walls and other built elements of Sunken conversation garden are installed before planting begins.
Planting
Trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcover are placed in their designed zones and finished with mulch or gravel.
Final styling
The site is cleaned, lighting is commissioned and the final furniture and details complete Sunken conversation garden.
