Boral Masonry provided the core structure for the gold-medal-winning Australian Garden at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show.

The 2010 Trailfinders Australian Garden, presented by Flemings Nurseries, features an indoor/outdoor entertainment area set amid a lush tropical garden.

The Boral products used in the display included more than 1,000 concrete blocks in various sizes and around 600 render bricks. The materials were used for the construction of all walls, steps, water features, a lap pool and bar area.

The materials were chosen for their flexibility and strength. "The walls in the Australian display had to be structural in order to support roofing, therefore the blocks were reinforced with steel and core filled with concrete," says Andy Nyberg, Boral Masonry retail manager, Victoria.

"The blocks are an affordable and durable building material for outdoor living projects such as retaining walls, seats, steps, around water features and pools, and the increasingly popular outdoor kitchens and barbecues."

According to the designer of the Australian Garden, Scott Wynd, "creating a gold medal design at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is a massive team effort and every block, plant and construction detail has to be perfect. That’s why we sought out Boral."

Wynd’s design features a stunning lap pool and a spa, with areas for eating and entertaining. A circular theme flows through the garden, from the moon window in the pavilion and laser-cut shapes in the pergola roof, to the circular cutout in the paving feature and the bar stools of the pool’s wet bar.

The jungle-style planting complements the garden’s relaxed atmosphere.

The 18-strong crew of specialists spent 14 hours a day for 17 days dedicated to the project.