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The garden is compartmentalised into different sections dependant on their environments. To the east is a truly coastal garden whipped by fierce easterly storms and sometimes directly splashed by waves. To survive, plants in this garden had to be among the toughest but still had to reflect the tone of the house. The view out to sea had to be uninterrupted and the sensitivity of views from the beach were also accounted for. The unique stone walls, reflecting the seawalls further along the beach and the glass pool edge provided for pool fencing requirements without creating any monumental architectural elements that could have been obtrusive. We used Selleria groundcovers amongst the stepping stones and Coprosma 'Poor Knights' as hedging. The lower embankments around the boardwalk steps were filled with Oioi and Muehlenbeckia which both handle direct salt spray. To the north the house allowed us to create a sheltered hedged courtyard and flower gardens, dividing the narrow space from the house entrance using Ficus 'Tuffy'. Pleached Pohutakawas were planted for privacy on the boundary and are proving to be very easy care screening.

Shafer Design Studio Limited
Silverdale, Auckland
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Shafer Design Studio Limited is a landscape architecture design studio with a team of passionate and collaborative designers producing high-quality landscapes. At Shafer Design Studio Limited, we strive for innovation and imagination in all projects undertaken.

Simplicity, clarity and structure along with timeless design are features of Shafer Design Studio Ltd projects.

The team involve clients in the design process from the very beginning, being sensitive to their needs and the characteristics of the existing landscape and architecture. Rather than imposing our own style on a client’s garden, we prefer to act as tools, by which the clients can bring their own ideas to life. 

Past clients have appreciated our open communication and willingness to create a design which is unique to their tastes and lifestyles. We prefer to keep away from fads and flashy design which can quickly date- instead we work towards simple, timeless gardens which will maintain their integrity for years to come.  

“People who are involved in the process feel as if their gardens belong to them, and tend to enjoy them better.”