Christian Jenkins is a multi-award-winning designer who can transform your home into a dream come true. In the projects shown below, see for yourself the range of quality and services that are on offer when you choose us. It is said that “a picture speaks a thousand words”, but at Christian Jenkins, we believe that our pictures speak even more! So, don’t settle for anyone else when you know that we are the best.
The garden has a grand entrance signifying the point that once consciousness will transform to a sense of pure joy and wellness.
When one enters the garden a Forrest of traditional Japanese trees and shrubs will bath one’s senses combined with 2 large bodies of water, the pure form of calmness.
A natural stone cobble pathway leads one through the garden with soft ground covers hugging each step stone, the pathway winds its way and ensures the viewer must walk slowly focusing on each step, to the left a sunken fireplace area 4m perfectly round circular seating area allows one to gather, laugh and reflect.
Before entering the outdoor room that is softened with a green rooftop a negative space of raked river sand and charcoal pebbles creates that emptiness that is so critical for once mind.
The focal point to the garden is a large garden waterfall that creates the movement and cleansing element to the garden, with a traditional Japanese rice paper wall creating the backdrop to the garden.
The 4m x 4m outdoor room creates a place for contemplation and a chance to immerse oneself into nature, a small decking area nestled into the corner of the front lagoon creates an idyllic spot to just be.
State-of-the-art lighting transforms this space into pure delight as the sunsets giving the garden a new identity after dark.
Large black sculpture pebble and a large sculpture 1.6m high egg add a sense is serialism to this garden titled Composition a place to explore one’s inner consciousness.
A three award-winning garden design for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Welcome to Inner Calm a tropical-inspired garden designed to transport the viewer from their daily routine to a place full of serenity, calmness, and rest. Today it is more common
that people feel tired, stressed, anxious, and depressed, we have all been trapped and the world is moving very quickly.
How do we find fulfillment? Inner Calm has been designed to help combat all of these problems by creating a garden to bring people together in a relaxing setting surrounded by Nature, the greatest medicine of all, a garden that allows us to connect, slow down and be aware of the things around you, paying attention to the sound, sight, texture and savour the scent.
Upon arrival one is greeted by a formal entrance with 2 oversized hand-carved stone elephants signifying kindness, strength, and stability. At this point, one can observe the balance of the garden with a play of symmetry, height, and order with a soft curvaceousness of the space. The garden has a perfect oval shape of 14m long x 12m wide that has been wrapped in Australian limestone, looking into the garden a large lagoon creates a calming and soothing ambiance, whilst capturing a mirror-like reflection with the black water.
Steps lead one onto large floating limestone slabs leading one across the water with soft planting of Dichondra adding pops of green as one is transported through the garden to a Polynesian-inspired pavilion, creating a striking pose of architectural form and function to the space. The pavilion acts as an Outdoor Lounge room, creating a place to gather, rest and reflect. The tropical contemporary-inspired styling is intended to create a sense of calm whilst the skylights allow the natural light to enter the space.
Adding to the form and function of Inner Calm the garden has both an Outdoor Kitchen area with a canter levered roof, and organic inspired sunken seats are equipped with a fire bowl adding to the many ways to enjoy the garden, which is a continually growing trend in today’s garden requirements.
The garden has been designed with a strong disposition. The palms have been planted in a sequence creating a strong sense of order and balance; plants have been planted in waves hugging the perimeter of the garden. Two large Dracaena Draco’s sit proudly in the lagoon adding a strong textural element, combined with a less structured planting hugging the banks of the lagoon, which are cascading onto the water's edge. Adding impact to the garden 2 large Mexican palms and Chinese Fan palms tower above the garden. The sound of water cascades from two large stone female carvings, hiding in the rear of the pavilion adding to the subtle symmetry of the garden. This creates a secondary entry and exit to the space, particularly for those not wanting to walk over the water.
Inner Calm is a contemporary tropical-inspired garden, designed to feel like a sense of ease is washing over you, allowing one to see things clearly, peacefully and free from stress and worry. I hope you enjoy the journey of Inner Calm.
From conceptual design to innovation Christian Jenkins will construct and design the perfect outdoor room to suit your home and imagination. Outside entertaining is there to be enjoyed all year round. Utilising a myriad of organic materials surfaces and textures there is an outdoor room to suit your needs.
A Japanese contemporary infusion Garden design. Two large reflection pools are connected by a pebbled river stream and a cascading water bowl adds harmony to this tranquil environment. Concrete poured stepping stones guide one across the front reflection pool. The use of various species of Japanese Plants splash colour throughout this landscape. A handmade pebbled mosaic of a monarch butterfly enhances the artistic element to the Outdoor room structure. The backdrop to the garden lies 2 old wooden gates creating a timeless feel. To enhance the sculptural quality of the design, round smooth rocks are strategically placed.
Humble simplicity, this garden focuses on conceptual tropical plant life. Comprising of 3 huts to enjoy the view on every aspect of the garden. 3 Shingled roofs with raw timber pillars and wooden decks make up the earthy style of living. The pond filled with waterlilies meanders through the garden with steppingstones.
Winner of the Peoples Choice Award 2015. A Fantasy Garden built for Beyond Blue . The reflection pool is Shaped in a butterfly. Entry to the garden is via the Wooden pod. Colourful
A Scandinavian inspired garden awarded a bronze medal. A Design for House & Garden for The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, we captured a Scandinavian feeling to the garden combining plants and sculpture. A Silver Birch grove with a flowering forest floor.
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