Backyard and Outdoor Living

Community Spirit

There is no doubt that in Sydney, space is a commodity, so it can be rather frustrating to see vacant or misused land. Of course, with the increasing population and property prices, there is also an increase in apartment living. This is why a growing number of communities around Sydney are trying to make the most of the space they have available.

Located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, the Kurraba Point Community Garden was built in a neglected sloping area adjacent to the reserve at Kurraba Point that overlooks beautiful Sydney Harbour. There are lots of people in the area who live in unit blocks and don’t have their own space to garden, and there are others who simply want to meet people in the local area. Therefore, the design brief was to create a functional yet beautiful area that makes

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