Zümra Timur

Landscape Architect · Peyzaj Mimarı

Planting layers beside the pool.

Mediterranean Garden · Spain

This residential garden in southeast Spain forms a landscape sequence from the house and pool to the productive garden. A path, lower planting layers and mineral surfaces connect the different uses across the long plot.

Location
Southeast Spain
Date
2026
Role
Landscape layout · planting · modelling · material take-off
Status
Design Development

LANDSCAPE APPROACH

A long garden.
Connected outdoor life.

This residential garden in southeast Spain forms a landscape sequence from the house and pool to the productive garden. A path, lower planting layers and mineral surfaces connect the different uses across the long plot.

A planted transition at the house entrance.
A planted transition at the house entrance.

LAYOUT AND MOVEMENT

The plan.
The whole garden.

House, pool, walking route and productive area retain the same orientation in the plan and top view. The garden can therefore be understood as a connected arrangement before exploring its individual spaces.

Landscape layout across the long plot.
Landscape layout across the long plot.

CONNECTING THE SPACES

  1. House
  2. Pool
  3. Path
  4. Shade
  5. Growing
  6. Garden
Top view of the house, pool and garden.
Top view of the house, pool and garden.
The threshold between pool and garden.
The threshold between pool and garden.

READING THE SPACE

Poolside.
Open routes.

Spaces near the pool support outdoor living beside the house. Planted bands define the space while keeping routes open. Repeated textures and mineral ground soften the transition into the garden.

  • Home — outdoor life beside the pool.
  • Route — continuity across the long plot.
  • Garden — a connection to the growing areas.
The path connecting the garden.
The path connecting the garden.

MOVING THROUGH THE GARDEN

Productive garden.
The route continues.

The path continues towards the growing areas at the other end of the plot. Low planting and open ground make the route easy to follow, while raised beds introduce a distinct use and maintenance rhythm.

Growing areas in the productive garden.
Growing areas in the productive garden.
Approach to the productive garden.
Approach to the productive garden.

PLAN AND DETAIL

Plants and surfaces.
From plan to detail.

Plant codes, species and sizes are organised alongside the layout. Material quantities bring gravel, stone and paved areas into the same landscape approach. Visual character and technical information form complementary parts of the design.

Plant codes and species schedule.
Plant codes and species schedule.
Surfaces and material quantities.
Surfaces and material quantities.

PROJECT CONTRIBUTION

Project.
My role.

Landscape layout, planting, modelling and material take-off: Zümra Timur. In collaboration with Mediterragarden Landscapers.