2025 Landscape of the Year
Gold: COS Design, Peninsula Project
A landscape where ambition, artistry, and precision converge.
From the first glimpse, this extraordinary project reveals a design defined by intention. Every line, level, and material working in perfect unity to elevate both the home and its coastal surrounds.
What began as a search for a place that finally felt like home has become a breathtaking environment where architecture, landscape and emotion meet.
Anchoring the garden is its bold centrepiece: a sculptural pool that acts as the project’s heartbeat. Wet edges dissolve seamlessly into the horizon, while reflections shimmer across a restrained palette of timeless finishes. From every angle, inside or out, the water feels immersive, drawing the eye and shaping the experience of the space.
The surrounding landscape continues this sense of harmony. Meticulous detailing, subtle planting structure, and a masterful control of geometry create a garden that feels both strong and serene. Nothing is accidental; everything has purpose.
Judges praised the project as “a showcase of beauty, innovation, and engineering skill in perfect balance,” commending its exceptional craftsmanship and emotional impact.
More than a garden, the Peninsula Project transforms the way this family lives, connects, and finds calm, a design achievement of the highest calibre.
Images: Erik Holt
