Situated on a high-visibility corner lot flanked by busy roads, this modern home presented a unique design challenge: establishing privacy and shelter without compromising sweeping views of the Comox Glacier. Exploring both formal modern and naturalistic concepts allowed us to craft a design that effortlessly complements the home’s contemporary architecture. Gabion stone structures form the backbone of the layout, serving as a functional barrier against traffic while defining an inviting, sheltered haven framed against the surrounding alpine horizon.
Softening the pseudo-industrial aesthetic of the wire-mesh gabions, a curated palette of drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennials, trees, and ferns delivers vibrant color and structural contrast with minimal maintenance. A bubbling water feature serves as an immediate draw for local birds, while prolific, pollinator-friendly blooms attract a steady stream of bees and butterflies. The completed landscape strikes a perfect balance between bold architectural hardscaping and ecological resilience, transforming an empty, exposed lot into a lush, low-impact sanctuary.
Landscape Installation | Island Waterscape, David Bossom, 2018
Photography | Bryan Chu Photography
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