Sea-view terraces
Terraces overlooking the gulf are exposed to sun and gusts. Anchored planters, sturdy species and screening designed for the bora make them usable all year round.
Gardens
and terraces
in Trieste
In Trieste a garden has to reckon with the bora wind, the stone of the Karst and a view of the sea that deserves to be made the most of. We design gardens and terraces tailored to the city, the coast and the Karst plateau, choosing wind-resistant plants and solutions that sit naturally in the landscape.
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and the bora
Trieste has a landscape of its own: the city runs down to the sea from the hills, the Karst plateau is made of limestone and red earth, and the bora arrives in very strong gusts, especially in winter. A garden or terrace here has to be designed, first of all, to withstand it.
That is why we choose sturdy, deep-rooted species, anchor planters and structures, and arrange the planting in layers so that the strongest plants protect the others. On slopes we work with terracing and low walls; on the Karst, with plants suited to thin, dry soils.
We follow projects in Trieste from our studio in Lignano Sabbiadoro, with site visits and our presence on site at the key stages.
Where we work
- Trieste city
- The coast and Muggia
- The Trieste Karst
- Grado and Monfalcone
- Nearest studio: Viale Europa 69, Lignano Sabbiadoro
The studio
Roberto Landello is a garden designer based in Lignano Sabbiadoro. From here we design and build gardens and terraces in Trieste and on the Karst as well, following every project in person: from the first site visit and the choice of plants to construction and maintenance.
Our work starts with plants. Roberto grew up in his family’s nursery in Lignano Sabbiadoro and trained at the Scuola Agraria del Parco di Monza; Luca, our technical lead, combines a background in construction with training in agronomy and arboriculture.
We have always worked with the wind and salt of the coast: in Trieste we find them again, together with the challenge of the bora. In 2017 our installation “Ciclicità lunare” won the Foglia d’Oro del Lago di Como award at Orticolario, and our projects have been featured in Gardenia, Casa in Fiore and Terrazzi e balconi.
Every space
in Trieste
Gardens on the Karst
On the plateau the soils are thin and rocky. We choose plants suited to drought and limestone and use local stone for gardens that look as if they had always been there.
Sloping gardens
Much of Trieste is built on hillsides. We work with terracing, low walls and paths that turn a slope into a sequence of spaces to live in.
Coastal gardens
Along the coast the garden looks out to sea from an exposed position. Mediterranean and coastal species, with green shelter built up in layers, help it hold its ground.
Services
01
Landscape Design
We design green spaces that bring continuity to daily life, creating natural settings where plants, pathways, materials, and proportions come together in a harmonious balance. The project does more than simply organize an outdoor space; it reveals its character and transforms it into a place to be enjoyed.
02
Terrace Design
We work with greenery, shade, privacy, views, and materials to create intimate and welcoming spaces, designed to bring nature even into the most urban settings and transform every outdoor area into an intimate and personal landscape.
03
Garden design
Through shapes, heights, blooms, textures, and seasonal variations, we create plant arrangements that evolve over time without losing their balance. Every botanical choice stems from the interplay of aesthetics, location, and care, so that the greenery can grow naturally, harmoniously, and sustainably.
04
Landscape Consulting
Consulting helps identify new possibilities, address issues, and make the most of what already exists, offering a clear vision of how to transform gardens and terraces into more harmonious, functional spaces that better reflect the way you want to experience them.
05
Project Management and Coordination
We oversee the work on-site by coordinating expertise, timelines, and tasks to ensure that materials, construction details, and plant elements accurately reflect the initial design concept.
06
Scheduled Maintenance
A garden continues to change even after it has been created. That is why ongoing care is an integral part of the project: it supports the growth of the plants, maintains the balance of the space, and allows the garden or terrace to retain its quality, form, and vitality season after season.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most often before starting a project.
Sturdy species with small or leathery leaves and a strong root system, many of them part of the native flora of the Karst and the coast. We arrange them in layers, so the toughest protect the others.
With anchoring and weights designed for the wind, choosing stable containers and structures that are light but solid. We assess this at the site visit, together with any rules set by the building’s condominium.
Yes, with plants suited to thin, dry, calcareous soils and local stone for low walls and paths. The result is a garden that needs little water and belongs in the landscape.
Yes. With terracing, low walls and paths we turn a slope into level, usable spaces, taking care of water drainage.
Yes. Our garden design work in Trieste is run from our Lignano studio: site visit, design and our presence on site at the key stages, and we can set up a maintenance plan.
With a site visit: we look at the space and its exposure to wind and sun, listen to what you need and take measurements and photos for the preliminary design.
Have a garden or terrace in Trieste? Tell us about it: we start with a site visit.
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