View of the castle

Fantastic views need a fantastic garden. The construction of this private garden near Aachen, overlooking the castle, was challenging.

The garden in autumn.

Planning a swimming pond – the challenges posed by nature-inspired garden design

Designing gardens that are as close to nature as possible is what GartenLandschaft stands for. The design for this garden included a swimming pond, complete with regeneration zone. A small island was also created. Reflected on the surface of the water, plants cleverly tie everything together.

“When planning outdoor lighting, the light should be in the foreground, with its source hidden. This creates a play of light and shadow.”

Fritz Döpper

The light installation accompanies the garden design. Being in the garden in the evening is an entirely different experience. Illuminated lounges, paths, rock features and plants create a whole new atmosphere. Our long-term partner Fritz Döpper designed the lighting to complement the garden.

Enchanting evening by the swimming pond

Perspective drawing from the design phase – swimming pond on a slope

The garden design process

Garden design
Peter Berg

Lighting design
LUC Fritz Döpper

Selection of trees used
cork spindle-tree
Japanese maple ‘Fireglow’
Crab apple and common oak

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