Contour in the Media & Press | Landscape Architecture Features

The perfect excuse to escape the hustle and bustle of city life now and then: that is exactly what the residents of this house in Kortrijk were hoping for when they reached out to Contour Architecten for the redesign of their urban garden. It is easy to see why the firm won the Vande Moortel Clay Paver Award in the City Gardens category with this stunning design.

The once bleak, almost fully paved garden at Groenvoorziening Hommé has been transformed by Mathias Hommé and his team into a charming green retreat. Originally, the plot was packed with typical Flemish outbuildings, which have thankfully made way for a true experience garden, complete with a wood-fired hot tub, outdoor shower, and fire pit.

A sunny dining terrace, a wood-fired hot tub, a party deck with a fire table, and a lush green atmosphere — all connected by a striking catwalk, the garden’s true showpiece. Proud homeowner and landscaper Matthias Hommé saw his new garden, designed by Thomas Leplat, win gold in the Vlaamse Tuinaannemer awards.

This beautiful castle garden in Asper was completely overgrown until recently. But thanks to the good care of garden contractor Floris De Brabandere, the residents can now fully enjoy the greenery again.

Framed by majestic, mature oaks, this garden by landscape architect Thomas Leplat blends effortlessly into its surroundings.

Juliette and Stéphane found the perfect setting for their garden in Roncq, northern France: an unspoiled green paradise of about one hectare, defined by hedges, boxwood clouds, and ornamental grasses.

The owners envisioned a classic home with a matching garden, but landscape architect Thomas Leplat had something different in mind.

When she’s not in Corsica at her holiday home, Caroline enjoys her garden in Roubaix. Here, everything unfolds in three colours.

Once the parking area of an event venue, this space now hosts parties in a lush, exuberant garden. Thanks to the landscape architect, who managed to unite the diverse dreams of the four family members into one green haven for enjoyment.

Moving to a home that is completely different in every way from your current one — that’s exactly what landscape architect Thomas Leplat’s clients did. They left their country house with a spacious garden in West Flanders to return to their roots in northern France.

A contemporary interior meets a rolling garden with a zen-like feel. Landscape architect Thomas Leplat was given the honour of shaping the green lines — and embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. This concept was applied to a 1970s villa with a strong architectural foundation. The result is calming, stylish, and inspiring.

A typical Flemish three-sided farmhouse was renovated in a contemporary way while preserving several authentic elements. Landscape architect Thomas Leplat took the same approach for the garden, designing a modern outdoor space with subtle nods to the farmhouse’s past.

Two concrete steps create a smooth transition from the formal garden to a natural area that merges into the Hainaut landscape. Echoing the home’s architecture, they link sleek lines with playful planting.

The perfect place to unwind and soak up a southern atmosphere, that’s what this Mediterranean walking garden was designed to offer.
Without a single patch of lawn, the garden invites you to stroll along soft dolomite paths lined with lush, drought-tolerant planting.
Every detail reflects craftsmanship and precision, from the custom-built sunken lounge with padouk benches to the terrace with integrated lighting.
The result is a technically refined yet effortlessly relaxed outdoor space that feels like a permanent holiday at home.