# Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture

By Amy Duong | Published 2025-09-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house
References: [studiobright.au](http://studiobright.com.au/)

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In Melbourne, Hedge and Arbour House situates architecture within a living garden, using hedges and arbour frames to modulate light, privacy, and seasonal change. A sculpted hedge defines the street edge, while a mesh wrapper supports climbing plants that shade interiors in summer and open to winter sun. The plan runs east to west to harness northern light, with courtyards linking the kitchen and lounge to outdoor rooms. Bedrooms and the study branch from a central spine to keep circulation efficient.

Material choices keep the palette grounded: blockwork, blackbutt joinery, and concrete floors sit quietly beside planting. Native species and retained contours let the home settle into its slope rather than dominate it. Passive strategies, cross-ventilation, and layered thresholds make daily movement feel connected to climate and garden. The result is a calm domestic setting where vines, shade, and light choreograph experience, and rooms read as parts of a broader landscape.

Image Credit: Rory Gardiner