On the outskirts of the state capital, in a quiet residential neighborhood, a family home's garden required a complete reimagining. The existing garden was nothing more than an unstructured expanse of grass. The landscape architects at Fuchs baut Gärten from Lenggries took on the challenge. The homeowners had a clear vision: transform the space into a swimming oasis—a natural bathing paradise paired with a relaxing retreat—all rendered in soft, understated tones of white and rosé.

With no fences, hedges, or walls to constrain the vision, the design had complete creative freedom—yet the modest 430 m² footprint still presented real challenges. The first hurdle was practical: the only garden access was just 1.2 metres wide and couldn't be enlarged. The solution was unorthodox—a crane lifted all equipment and plants over the roof. The pool anchored the entire project, as it would become the garden's focal point. Yet accessing it required breaking through an existing low stone wall in one strategic location, which was then carefully restored to its original character everywhere else. The pool itself reflects the client's vision: a "natural" pool that operates without chemicals. A living pool system was installed instead—a biological filtration approach that maintains crystal-clear water using natural mechanisms rather than chlorine. Around this centerpiece, the design embraces nature authentically. The styling mirrors the home's architecture while creating what feels like a wild garden—meadow grass dotted with carefully placed shrubs and flowers, as though nature had been gently encouraged rather than heavily controlled. A fortunate bonus: the garden's rear boundary dissolves into an existing forest, a relationship that seamlessly reinforces the naturalistic concept throughout.

In deliberate contrast, the area near the house features refined landscaping with carefully composed flower beds and ornamental grasses. As you move away from the home, this cultivated zone transitions smoothly into the naturalistic garden beyond. The final transformation: the original modest wooden terrace was replaced with a spacious natural stone platform, accented with premium wood finishes and thoughtful plantings. The result is two distinct yet harmonious spaces—an intimate, inviting garden sanctuary near the house and an engaging terrace area that bridges home and landscape.

www.fuchs-baut-gaerten.de

Photography:
Benjamin Klopp

(Published in CUBE Munich 02|25)