We created a new seating area by placing a slightly elevated wooden deck at the back of the garden. Whether used as an outdoor dining area or chill out, it is a versatile space that can be easily appropriated. It is surrounded by holm oaks that provide welcome shade during the hot summer months, as well as perennial planting beds that integrate it into the garden and preserve its sense of privacy. Next to it, we designed an outdoor kitchen as a simple, almost raw piece. We selected a color that blends with the wall behind it and a countertop made from local granite, echoing the stones placed throughout the garden.

Near the pool, a corner where nature and play meet: anchored rocks and logs for climbing and jumping, plantings that awaken the senses (aromatic, edible, pollinator-friendly), inviting observation and interaction. These intuitive or “free” play elements offer an open-ended setting for children to explore and invent. Like loose parts, they multiply the possibilities of play, stimulate imagination and creativity, develop balance and coordination, and the presence of controlled risk teaches children to assess challenges and gain independence.