backyard design | Studio Alison Binks | Interior & Architectural Design Melbourne

In my practice I am interested in the way my clients wish to live.

“... Alison created a wonderful, unique, multi-use space that has exceeded our expectations. ...We chose to work with Alison because of her sustainable approach and her ability to work on and resolve complex designs.”

— SH

Studio Alison Binks designed an outbuilding, swimming pool and entertaining area for our backyard. The design brief was complex - we needed a space that accommodated teenagers, young kids, sleepovers and cater for large pool parties - and Alison created a wonderful, unique, multiuse space that has exceeded our expectations. Alison is a thoughtful, passionate, detailed focused architect, she is easy to talk to, listened carefully to our ideas and delivered a unique space within budget. We chose to work with Alison because of her sustainable approach and her ability to work on and resolve complex designs.

Shou Sugi Ban cladding to the outdoor oven, wood store and pool plant hidden behind - this ‘hearth’ the negative space between the two features.

Shou Sugi Ban cladding to the outdoor oven, wood store and pool plant hidden behind - this ‘hearth’ the negative space between the two features.

The hexagonal outdoor room with its surprising green interior, a haven for children (and adults when they get a chance!)

The hexagonal outdoor room with its surprising green interior, a haven for children (and adults when they get a chance!)

Open in summer mode, cosy and snug in winter when additional bunk cushions can slide into place for the full on sleepover mode!

Open in summer mode, cosy and snug in winter when additional bunk cushions can slide into place for the full on sleepover mode!

Planning hingeing around the beautiful Jacaranda Tree.

Planning hingeing around the beautiful Jacaranda Tree.

Photography by Jonathon Griggs

Photography by Jonathon Griggs