How Paul Bangay uses architectural drama to reveal a grand highland view
In short: Step inside Stonefields, the neo-classical country estate designed by award-winning landscape architect Paul Bangay. This video explores how Bangay uses enclosed spaces and strategic pathways to create a sense of anticipation before revealing breathtaking vistas.
Located in the central Victorian highlands, Stonefields serves as the personal residence for Paul Bangay and his husband, Barry. Unlike Bangay's typical precise, formal urban gardens, this project is designed on a grand scale within a cool temperate climate.
The garden's layout is a masterclass in tension and release. Visitors travel down a driveway lined with centuries-old gum trees and pass through a gatehouse and a small courtyard. This tight, enclosed corner is designed to lead to a sudden, dramatic reveal of the house and the expansive views across the highlands.
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