“This light-filled Woollahra courtyard, which previously included a swimming pool, was converted into a sophisticated outdoor entertaining area. Dangar Barin Smith designed a contemporary water rill in off-form concrete and surrounded the space with verdant, exotic planting for texture and contrast.”

Swimming pools are so overrated. I think I’ll take this green oasis in Sydney’s inner east, both a place of calm and reflection and the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe