It’s called the Bridge Garden because this walled garden forms a bridge between the existing sandstone workers cottage and its new minimalist, Japanese inspired addition. I think it could easily have been called the Refuge or the Inner Oasis. What a joy to open the gate in the nondescript wall in an inner city Sydney alley and find this refuge. A cool green heart in the city’s heart by Svalbe & co.

Photography by Natalie Hunfulvay