Leucadendra

From architecture to landscape, ecologically resilient design is at the forefront of Leucadendra.

Situated at the edge of a constructed canal system that wraps into Moreton Bay, the site is a unique meeting point of 3 endemic vegetation groups – freshwater estuary clay wetland, salty coastal grassland, and open eucalypt woodland. To relate to its environment, and ensure the gardens thrive in saline ocean breezes and king tides, we carefully studied local ecology and designed a layered and texturally rich palette of marsh grasses, flowering shrubs, and sprawling coastal groundcovers, softening the boldness of the built architectural form.

Over an 8 year period, our clients meticulously dedicated themselves to developing a home that prioritises climate-passive design – incorporating recycled and locally sourced materials, passive cooling methods and self-sustaining electricity generation. It was paramount that the landscape aligned with and contributed to the principles that underpinned the project. Weeping Melaleuca leucadendra, a tree that thrives in the variable conditions of freshwater ecosystems, anchors the gardens as a symbol of resilience and versatility.