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Designing the perfect backyard or terrace can be a challenge, however when it comes to constructing a green space for a high-rise complex overlooking the Yarra River, meeting various clients’ needs becomes much more challenging.

Ian Barker and his team at Ian Barker Gardens had a complex project on their hands when undertaking the landscape design and construction at Southgate Apartments in Melbourne. However, this elegant sanctuary now includes

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