Strachan Group Landscape Architects

SGLA is a landscape design and construction business. Our designs are responsive to brief, budget, site and client. We can offer a complete landscape package from beginning to end, including design work, project management/construction, planting and maintenance. 

We believe that landscape design should compliment the architecture of the house as well as the natural environment. We focus on quality spaces that are both beautiful and functional by using clean lines, well thought out planting schemes and quality materials.

Our Process:

Initial Consultation:
One of our landscape architects will meet to discuss your ideas and vision for your landscape design. During this time we will explore budget and confirm key elements for the design brief. This process allows our designers to understand your main objectives allowing us to focus on a design that reflects your vision. A site investigation may also be documented at this stage. 

Concept and design:

Once we get the go ahead for the design process we then start on your concept landscape design. This is an open and collaborative process between designer and client as we believe in working together to achieve the best result for your landscape vision. This process can take 1-2 weeks and usually involves two on-site meetings. 

After the landscape design is completed we provide you with a computer generated set of plans and documentation including - Notated Construction Plan, Planting Plan and Schedule, Perspectives, Detail Drawings and Plant Appendix. 

Once the design is approved by the clients we will either move into the second stage of design or construction. Stage two design is required only for the following three reasons; building or resource consent is required, clients are using external sub contractors for the construction of the project or clients require further details and additional sections and elevations for the site.  

Construction:
If you would like SGLA's construction team to build your landscape design we will provide you with a detailed estimate or quotation based on your pre determined budget. Because SGLA is a design and construction company your budget will be considered throughout the entire process and it ensures that the design plan is followed and executed to the highest standard.

SGLA is a design and construction business. We take particular care and attention to detail in our processes and our team of focused builders ensure construction of the highest standard. Once your design is finalised, the landscape construction stage will begin. Our service is unique in that your landscape architect will also oversee and manage the entire construction project, this ensures all design elements are met and a smooth transition from design and council submissions through to quality execution.

 Our construction services:

• Concreting - driveways / pathways / patio
• Paving
• Retaining walls
• Timber structures - fencing / Screens / fixed Seating 
• Earthworks & excavation
• Decking and pergolas
• Gates
• Stone masonry
• Astroturf
• Turfing
• Ready lawn and seeded lawn installation
• Water features
• Planting and soils
• Irrigation
• Garden lighting
• Custom garden furniture
• Pool building
• Outdoor feature walls
• Garden make-overs

SGLA can provide construction only services:

• Garden make-over
• Total garden construction

SGLA is proud to offer pool design and pool building in our services. If a pool is being designed within the landscape it is an important focus when designing the overall flow and harmony of the garden design and house integration. We can design and construct a new pool and garden or renovation of an existing pool.

The first stage is design and council approval, and then we begin the construction process. We work closely with a team of qualified pool builders and oversee and manage the entire project from start to finish, ensuring the design is met and construction is of the highest standard.

Whatever the space we can design and build a unique pool and garden to suit your needs.