Project Idea: “Restoring Spatial Harmony Through Landscape Design”
Problem (Introduction):
Modern private plots often suffer from chaotic planning, poorly organized recreational zones, insufficient greenery, and a lack of clear functional division.
Additionally, there is a lack of shaded areas, insufficient privacy, and an overuse of non-recreational surfaces such as old asphalt or concrete. All of this reduces comfort and prevents full use of the site’s potential.
Project Goal:
To create a multifunctional, visually appealing, and environmentally balanced landscape that combines recreation, utility, and a modern planting system.
Design Concept:
Functional Zoning of the territory:
- a relaxation zone with a pergola or canopy,
- a parking area (with a carport and upward-opening gate),
- a children's play area,
- a utility zone (compost, service area),
- a quiet shady corner with a bench.
Greening strategy:
- use of various coniferous and deciduous plants,
- decorative grasses and perennials,
- accent trees with lighting,
- seasonal dynamics: spring/fall color, blooming cycles, varied forms.
Drainage system — to regulate moisture and prevent waterlogging.
Automatic irrigation system — tailored to plant groups and optimized for water efficiency.
Outdoor lighting:
path lights, tree uplighting, architectural accent lighting near the entrance.
Paving materials:
eco-friendly solutions such as natural stone, wood, and permeable surfaces.
Expected Outcome:
Enhanced living comfort for residents,
Efficient use of the 800+ m² plot,
Comfortable outdoor environment for all seasons,
A private, personalized landscape with unique character.
The site should include:
A barbecue area with terrace decking for family leisure
A quiet relaxation zone surrounded by ornamental plants
A children’s playground with shock-absorbing safety tiles
Lawn and landscaped areas with decorative vegetation
A strip of thuja/conifers serving as a visual screen or green fence
Garden paths made of permeable porcelain stoneware
A parking area with poured flooring
A house-adjacent zone finished with terrace decking
1. Stylistic Preferences:
Modern minimalism
Use of natural materials and organic forms
A balance between well-maintained design and natural surroundings
2. Plant Selection:
Priority is given to:
Thuja and coniferous plants (to form structure and volume)
Hydrangeas, lavender, pampas grass (Cortaderia), and blue fescue — as decorative and seasonal highlights
All plants are selected for frost resistance and low maintenance requirements
3. Engineering Systems:
The project should include:
An automatic drip and zonal irrigation system (tailored to the needs of plant groups)
A drainage system to remove excess moisture
A landscape lighting system (functional and decorative)
Misting cooling system in the relaxation area (to improve microclimate in summer)
4. Materials and Surfaces:
Pathways: permeable porcelain stoneware
Barbecue area and areas around the house: terrace decking
Children’s playground: shock-absorbing safety tiles
Parking zone: poured floor (concrete with finishing or polymer coating)
5. Maintenance and Operation Considerations:
The design must be easy to maintain, with no need for daily care
Plants must be drought- and disease-resistant
Surfaces and structures should be durable, non-slip, and weather-resistant
All systems should be automated or require minimal manual intervention