Project Description

Newcastle Kotara relaxed family entertainment back yard

Kotara

Relaxed family entertainment

MUD created a practical entertaining space suitable for the family to play, dine or simply relax to the backdrop of the stunning tree-lined vista. The design is modern and elegant, with luscious natural highlights and functional elements that invite you to explore the space and discover the beauty of the garden and its natural vantage point.

In achieving the brief and concept we’ve fused several stylistic elements including, contemporary design, tropical plantings, with inspiration from Japanese garden design, whilst adhering to the Zen philosophy of minimalism.

The hero of the design is the sunken seating area and the feature laser-cut screen where the splayed steel and fragmented design feature of the balustrade fuses the natural outlook with the seating area. This creates fluidity between the site and the natural environment whilst immersing those who inhabit it in the treescape. Here there ceases to be a garden and the outside environment, rather they are one.

Mark Tisdell from MUD nailed it with the first design concept! And was able to bring this to life with detailed plans that enabled us to get a better idea of how it would look when finished.

S Campbell, Kotara Residence

The level of service was great, Mark was available to answer the many questions we had regarding plant and materials along the way.

S Campbell, Kotara Residence

This project changed the way our home and interior exterior living works. With a beautiful outlook from every angle and entertaining options for not just summer, but winter as well. We couldn’t be happier with the result!

S Campbell, Kotara Residence

The level of service was great, Mark was available to answer the many questions we had regarding plant and materials along the way.

S Campbell, Kotara Residence