Grianan Fidh, Aikens Village, Sandyford

The Facts

Type: Residential
Date: Mar 2011
Location: Aikens Village, Dublin
Size: 130m2
Work: Paving, Rendered Walls, Trellis and Pergola, Lighting, Planting 

The Brief

The owner wanted two seating areas and screening of the house from overlooking neighbours.

The Result

A modern clean lined design using planting and woodwork to soften paving and gravel. Height and level changes are introduced with raised beds, pergola, trellis and bamboo. A feature tree is placed in the patio, purple slate mulch contrasts well with the yellow granite adding to the tree's presence.