The Design Files Open House presents Mountains

The Design Files Open House isn’t your typical pop-up. This unique curated event brings together the work of over 60 Australian makers, designers and artists, presented within the “ultimate Australian Home” setting.

After nine months in development, three months of construction, and a week of bumping in, styling and finessing, this event is open to the public for four days only.

Built from scratch within a lofty, light-filled warehouse space, the Open House will feature an expansive open-plan layout, incorporating moody master bedroom, playful kids space, contemporary living and dining zones, home bar, new custom-designed kitchen and landscaped courtyard.

As a part of the Open House Phillip Withers Landscape Design proudly presents Mountains, a custom-designed courtyard built from scratch. Mountains looks to celebrate the role of a natural environment in an urban setting and how it can create a sanctuary of sensory relief for the whole family.

The inviting landscape is full of interest and biodiversity, brimming with Australian natives, exotic colour and texture, food to pick and eat, grasses for softness and even cacti and succulents to provide sculptural shapes within the natural environment. The garden is designed to play on the senses and features plant life that mimics the wild Australian landscape.

There is an emphasis on sustainability through low water use, natural and recycled Australian materials and a plant palette that will grow to become stronger together to fight against pests and diseases.

Visitors are instinctively drawn to walk through the garden, with rolling hills leading the eye and colour and texture lighting up the way. A modern artful twist is provided by collaborator Den Holm who has sculpted his signature limestone into the banks to create seating and retaining elements for the natural urban setting.

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