Pardalote | Red Hill
Pardalote | Red Hill
In the rolling hills of Red Hill, Pardalotte is a large-scale garden designed to complement the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula while offering a striking, modern aesthetic.
In the rolling hills of Red Hill, Pardalotte is a large-scale garden designed to complement the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula while offering a striking, modern aesthetic.
Outdoor swimming pool with deck chairs, umbrellas, and countryside view
Outdoor swimming pool with palm tree, lounge chairs, and landscaping with trees in the background.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden, with a wooden pergola and landscaping in the foreground.
Modern black house with large windows surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped garden, featuring various plants and trees against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Cactus garden with rural landscape backdrop featuring rolling hills, trees, and partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor garden scene with various plants, trees, and a group of dark sculptures on a stone platform in the background.

Project: Pardalotte | Red Hill, Victoria
Awards: 2022 SPASA Victoria Highly Commended – Best Pool Landscape Design

A Contemporary Landscape Inspired by the Australian Countryside

In the rolling hills of Red Hill, Pardalotte is a large-scale garden designed to complement the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula while offering a striking, modern aesthetic. Colin crafted this landscape with a focus on drought-tolerant succulents, architectural plantings, and a bold use of texture and form.

The design draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of the Australian bush, balancing structured elements like corten steel planters and timber pathways with soft, flowing layers of blue chalksticks, golden barrel cacti, and towering aloes. These choices create a low-maintenance yet visually dynamic environment that thrives in Red Hill’s cool-climate conditions.

The interplay of color, scale, and materiality—combined with the borrowed scenery of the surrounding vineyards and forest—results in a timeless, sculptural landscape. The garden at Pardalote is a true reflection of Colin’s signature style, where fine art meets functional, resilient design.