Going Green: the benchmark in apartment landscape design

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07 July 2020

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In an eight-storey central Auckland residential development comprising two towers and 104 apartments, landscape architect Mark Read of Natural Habitats has designed a cosmopolitan enclave of green—a haven of wellness and connection and a place that will offer a defining benchmark for what biophilic design looks like in New Zealand.
Greenery hangs down through a circular cut out in the roof of the poolside lounging and barbecue area.
Greenery hangs down through a circular cut out in the roof of the poolside lounging and barbecue area.
Boardwalks surrounded by lush tropical greenery and edible plants define the landscaping of the lower level, while the rooftops offer a more coastal, native aesthetic.
Boardwalks surrounded by lush tropical greenery and edible plants define the landscaping of the lower level, while the rooftops offer a more coastal, native aesthetic.
Lush tropical gardens are combined with running water and reflective surfaces throughout the lower level landscaping, while hydroponic green walls are dotted around the development.
Lush tropical gardens are combined with running water and reflective surfaces throughout the lower level landscaping, while hydroponic green walls are dotted around the development.
The pavilions above the semi-covered indoor/outdoor pool are planted with greenery that will drape down over the pool.
The pavilions above the semi-covered indoor/outdoor pool are planted with greenery that will drape down over the pool.
From above, Mark II appears as if a blanket of green has been draped over the buildings. Pohutukawa will be planted on the roofs along with a range of other plants and grasses.
From above, Mark II appears as if a blanket of green has been draped over the buildings. Pohutukawa will be planted on the roofs along with a range of other plants and grasses.