Dan Schultz
The South Australian Landscape Architecture Awards celebrate the best of the industry every year. This garden is a stunning example. Winning an Award of Excellence in the Gardens category in 2017, Quandong Garden combines superb landscape architecture and Australian planting. Sitting in the Adelaide foothills, landscape architecture company Oxigen transformed Quandong Garden from a formal lawn to a garden that invites exploration. Focusing on Australian native plants and local materials, it is a celebration of the art of gardening.
The South Australian Landscape Architecture Awards are held in the interest of, “Landscape Architects making positive contributions to the quality of life for all South Australians.” It’s a great place to collect ideas and inspiration from the very latest developments in garden landscape and design.
Quandong Garden beat a range of entrants to take home the award. These included large town parks, new and rejuvenated green areas, plus small spaces that support healing or learning.
Oxigen retained mature grey box trees then dotted coren steel features throughout the garden. Stone and corten steel steps link these, leading visitors here and there to open decking.
Children and grandparents alike can enjoy this garden and that’s by design. Oxigen created this garden with community engagement in mind. Stone paving, timber boardwalks and decks connect a series of terraced spaces.
Visit the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (ALIA) and find more garden inspiration here.
