Garden on the Hill

This landscape design project in Saboia, Portugal reimagines a sloped, undeveloped plot into a contemporary outdoor retreat for a young family. The proposal responds to the site’s challenging topography with a series of stepped levels, creating accessible circulation and a natural spatial flow between distinct zones. Key features include a pool with adjacent sunbathing and outdoor shower area, a shaded pergola, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue, and a dedicated firepit lounge for evening use.

The design emphasizes minimalism and integration with the surrounding landscape, utilising local materials such as wood and stone. Strategic planting and pergolas provide essential shade, while privacy solutions address exposure from a nearby pedestrian pathway. Secure boundaries and controlled access define the site, which is planned to connect to a future hillside orchard. Overall, the scheme balances functionality, comfort, and cohesion within a refined outdoor living environment.