Not all cabanas need be adjacent to pools!
A Total Concept Landscape Architects was commissioned to incorporate a cabana on this North Shore Sydney property for relaxing and socialising for the owners, their children and friends.
This cabana was set separate and elevated from the pool to take advantage of magnificent district views and to the rear of the property to visually maximise the lawn and garden between the Residence and outdoor room.
The cabana doubles as a study and a game and sleepover room for children, far enough away so that music and electronic games are not heard in the home but still close enough for parents to know that their teenagers are safe. The Cabana has a very private large timber entertaining deck set within native garden areas which were also designed by A Total Concept.
It was decided to design the cabana in a contemporary Australian style to create a contrast from the 1950’s home and is peppered with minor features such as the 900 x 900 sandstone stepping stones, polished concrete floor and automatic operated windows. The roof of the cabana has been designed with iron sheeting and the raked timber ceilings link to the existing roof of the residence allowing for a very high space that is great for airflow and visually increases the size of the cabana. A well-equipped work shed and separate bathroom have also been incorporated into the design.
A large wall mounted LCD television, built-in cabinetry (to hide the Play Station), large comfortable lounge and pool table were integrated to ensure family fun is well catered for. Ceiling fans and radiant heaters have been used to keep the children comfortable in all weather.
The surrounding gardens contain Australian native plant species, some of which include Grass Trees, spiky rush, Spider Lily, Ti-Tree, Dianella, Coastal Rosemary, Gymea Lily, Bush Orchids and King Orchids together with some old favourites like Lavender and Frangipani. The gardens also provide a mix of heady perfumed flowers together with designated vegetable gardens to add interest to the project.
This cabana has created a beautifully relaxed lifestyle and entertaining complex for the owners of this property.
