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Temperatures rise. The air softens. And soon all signals are green, we are determinedly in “garden mode”. The idea of spending beautiful afternoons of laziness there, organising big festive dinners or chatting for hours, captures the imagination. To make the dream come true, there is nothing better than a landscape architect like Régis Devallée, who 30 years ago took over the company founded in 1969 by Christian Devallée and for a decade has run the now Devallée SA alone. We are talking about a tradition of excellence handed down from father to son, about experience, craftsmanship and enchanting passion.
Devallée SA
Luc Viatour
Devallée SA
Design from A to Z
A solid cocktail that makes it possible to transform any garden into a harmonious work of art and a true oasis of tranquillity to be enjoyed all year round. Its strengths? A personalised approach and design from A to Z, from the plans to construction and layout, including entrances, paths, terraces, lighting, pools, fountains, spas, water features and automatic watering systems. It is a joint, carefully planned adventure, where we are there at every step to listen to you, advise you and, ultimately, make your dream come true.
Devallée SA
Devallée SA
Michel Figuet
Creator of exceptional gardens
From the surroundings of a castle, a hospital or offices to an urban garden sandwiched between two walls, from large green spaces to intimate corners, these green cocoons always elevate the natural elements present in the environment. Inspired by Japanese gardens that emphasise structures and textures, as well as the nuances of greenery, but also by Brazilian Roberto Burle Marx, a proponent of modernist landscapes, known for his parks and gardens, Régis Devallée visualises his creations as extensions of the interiors of houses, with axes and vistas that lead to them, but often betray nothing of the various scenes hidden there, inviting surprising and highly enjoyable discoveries or walks.
Luc Viatour | Clinique Saint Jean
Devallée SA
A unique feature
At the heart of the approach is an emblematic material: Belgian bluestone. It is a symbol of quality and durability, an aesthetic choice, but also a strong commitment to a local product. The stone is taken directly from the quarries and the slabs are cut at Devallée SA to perfectly match the projects. The slabs are immortalised in tiles on elegant terraces, beautiful paths winding through vegetation, intriguing entrances or decorative retaining walls.
Devallée SA
Devallée SA
A partner of choice
Corten steel – an alloy of steel and various elements that increases resistance to corrosion by forming a protective rust layer – is another surprising asset, bringing the surrounding greenery to life with its flamboyant colour. Not only does it fit well with both old and modern facades, it is also very malleable and can easily be bent or folded to highlight or structure a space. It is highly decorative, but can also be used as a simple privacy screen and has become one of the distinguishing features of Régis Devallée’s gardens over the years. “The decor of houses and terraces, which are often rectilinear, can be softened by the organic forms that Corten steel can take, such as the Osmanthus with its beautiful, fragrant white flowers cut into clouds, contrasted with shrubs with a finely defined natural habit.”
Luc Viatour
Devallée SA
The right time to design your garden
It’s a recurring question. When is the right time to build a garden or carry out thorough renovations? “It’s a tricky question,” admits Régis Devallée, “because it depends on the size of the project. If it is a small project, you can think about it at the end of winter and continue with the planting in spring. On the other hand, if it is a large-scale creation, the concept has to mature and it may take a year before it becomes a reality, because it is always necessary to wait for the right season, with planting taking place from October to March-April.” Properly thought out, each garden is a work of art in the making, contributing to biodiversity and changing from season to season, for the enjoyment of happy owners and future generations.
Régis Devallée – Devallée SA. Keperenbergstraat 22, 1701 Itterbeek
www.devallee.be info@devallee.be T : +32 2 569 04 54, 0477 300 303.
