The project set out to transform the land into a resilient, regenerative farm that brings together food forests, productive crops, wild habitats, water bodies, a weekend home, and an Airbnb.

At its core, the design focused on restoring soil health, stabilising slopes, and improving access across the site.

The landscape posed distinct challenges, shaped by a network of steep, narrow ravines that experience seasonal flooding, sandy and erosion-prone soils, severe topsoil loss, and a near absence of native vegetation.

Our design prioritised gentle, hand-executed earthworks concentrated in the valleys rather than on the slopes. Stormwater was managed through measures that slow down flood flows without trapping water in the landscape. Erosion was addressed using short retaining walls in some parts of Zone 0, while slope stability was strengthened through native grasses and bamboo planting. Native biodiversity was further enriched through an on-site arboretum.

Orchards and built spaces were carefully positioned on higher ground to ensure long-term resilience and functionality.