Backyard and Outdoor Living

THE MAKERS

SEASIDE SANCTUARY

The outer Melbourne suburb of Edithvale is known for its pristine beach, so it’s hardly very surprising that seaside building lots are highly prized. When Jarchitecture was engaged to design a pair of beachfront townhouses, maximising the connection to the sea and creating inviting outdoor living spaces was key. A firepit zone was created in the rear garden of this townhouse, a fence providing protection from the salty wind yet not completely blocking the view of the foreshore scrub. A Corten-steel firepit rests in a bed of pebbles, the blending of the rust patina and earthy tones the ideal complement to the beach setting. Like the materials palette used on the exterior of the dwelling, the plants

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