Updates on Our Boadilla del Monte Development

We are pleased to share the progress of one of the latest landscaping projects for a development of two homes located in a residential area of Madrid. In this new project, DSTUDIO has been entrusted with developing the exterior garden concept and the engineering project required for its execution.

The architectural volumes, finished in travertine marble, have served as inspiration for defining the design line. Integrating this contemporary architecture into its surroundings has been a top priority, achieved through an approach of organic lines and textures that harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

The location of the homes at different elevations required intensive work on the garden's engineering project, proposing various slopes and levels in the garden to balance the difference in height between the plots. Efforts have focused on retaining the slopes and coordinating the execution works to optimize costs and synchronize the garden's construction with that of the houses.

Each garden, while inspired by the same architecture, has its own identity. In some, a row of strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo) has been designed to welcome users from the main entrance, while in others, the strawberry trees have been arranged more organically, creating dynamic perspectives and a natural interaction with the underlying vegetation.

A sustainable design strategy has been followed throughout the project. All the aggregates used were sourced from a single quarry, thus reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation. This decision has also optimized logistics by organizing all supplies into a single shipment. Aggregates play a crucial role in the design, with gravel being used on green roofs and specific areas of the garden. These are combined with plantings to create permeable surfaces and minimize the need for lawns, which have been reduced to a minimum as is customary in the gardens designed by our studio. Additionally, large-format rocks, weighing between one and two tons, have been carefully selected to accentuate the vegetation clusters and add volume to the design.

This project has utilized Mediterranean and native plant species that ensure sustainability and adaptation to the environment. Among them are the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), the Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), the Japanese pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira), the coast rosemary (Westringia fruticosa), and various low-water-use grasses. These plants bring dynamism to the design, creating a garden that balances functionality and beauty.

After two years of planning and development, the project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025. We sincerely appreciate the trust the developer has once again placed in our team to collaborate on one of its most significant projects in Madrid.