A landscape design where classical heritage meets a contemporary approach to planting, balancing architectural precision, the softness of sculpted forms and the poetry of reflections.
In the heart of Paris, this private mansion garden unfolds as a landscape composition of timeless elegance, where historic architecture and nature engage in a subtle dialogue. Conceived by Sébastien Habert, the project seeks to establish a harmonious balance between the grandeur of the residence, the precision of the design and the natural freedom of planting.
Against the historic limestone façade, whose sculptural ornaments bear witness to the building's heritage, the garden reveals a carefully orchestrated composition of soft yet structured botanical forms. The generous volumes of cushion-shaped topiary, arranged in a succession of organic silhouettes, create a sculptural landscape that contrasts delicately with the architectural rigour of the residence.
At the centre of the lawn, a circular reflecting pool with clean, understated lines introduces a contemplative dimension. Its mirror-like surface captures the reflections of the façade and the sky, creating an interplay of perspectives in which the architecture appears to extend into the landscape.
Airy ornamental grasses, evergreen shrubs and the delicate silhouettes of trees form a richly layered planting scheme, where contrasting textures and shifting light bring movement and depth. Each plant finds its place within a composition designed to evolve gracefully through the seasons, without ever compromising the clarity of the overall design.
The discreet presence of contemporary outdoor furniture reinforces the garden's role as a natural extension of the living spaces, offering a secluded setting for contemplation and tranquillity, sheltered from the bustle of Parisian life.
Through this project, Sébastien Habert expresses a distinctive vision of landscape architecture, where nature becomes a sculptural medium, capable of revealing the identity of a place while introducing a contemporary sensibility.
An authored garden, where architectural heritage meets the poetry of the landscape.