Fern Gully, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
The Fern Gully is the tranquil heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Originally designed by William Guilfoyle, over time this area had become degraded through infestation of Grey Headed Flying Foxes and root disturbance. It was also inaccessible for people with reduced mobility. The restoration of the Fern Gully started with a new boardwalk, which allowed all abilities access, bringing people closer to the incredible plant collection. It continued with the restoration of the Fern Gully Rest House (2018), creation of the new Wellbeing Gardens (2017-19), installation of the Taxodium Deck (2019) and as a final stage, a new Sensory Garden (2020). The designs were carefully developed to support the heritage and botanic needs of the site, while creating contemporary new spaces driven by a desire to provide access to a beautiful place of respite for everyone who visits.
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andrea proctor landscapes
horticulture | landscape architecture | heritage
www.andreaproctor.com.au admin@andreaproctor.com.au +61 411 037 886
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horticulture | landscape architecture | heritage
www.andreaproctor.com.au admin@andreaproctor.com.au +61 411 037 886
we are grateful to laidlaw & laidlaw design for allowing us to share projects we completed together