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The space works for adults as well as young people and it can adapt to changing needs as the children grow up. The design for this split-level garden features three distinct zones: a patio with a vibrant raised bed encased in weathered steel; a lawn with a solid wall where the children can play ball; and a relaxed seating area at the back of the garden. There you'll see the green-roofed playhouse with a sandpit and a shed which can be used for an office or storage, or converted into a den when the children are older. 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