Location:
Benahavís, Málaga
Finished Garden Photography: Coco Rubio Photography
Drawings: The Garden by Chio
Process Photography: The Garden by Chio
This residence is set on a mountainside overlooking the Mediterranean, surrounded by a spontaneous natural landscape. The garden is conceived as a natural extension of the architecture, creating a gentle transition between the house and the terrain.
The pathways follow the topography, revealing different views and moments throughout the garden. The material palette is rooted in the site itself, using compacted aggregate and stone from a nearby quarry to create natural-looking paths that blend with the colours and textures of the hillside.
The planting combines native species, perennials and long-lived plants in informal compositions, with varying densities, textures and seasonal flowering throughout the year. The aim is to create an evolving landscape that changes with the seasons and gradually merges with its surroundings.
At night, subtle lighting accompanies the paths and highlights selected forms and textures, preserving a calm atmosphere in which the landscape remains the main focus.
