The Brief
Having relocated from the hustle and bustle of city living, to this quiet coastal setting, the clients were looking to create a relaxed haven to enjoy year round. Being garden enthusiasts the planting design was a key focus, with the intent to develop a scheme that met both style and site specific requirements, also complementing the newly renovated home. Given the waterfront location, and the clients love of garden, the creation of a number of pause spaces to facilitate immersion into the outdoor areas was crucial.
The Concept
The rear garden backs directly onto the beach, so it was important to define the backyard boundary without heavily impacting views to the water beyond, in effect blurring the lines between backyard and beach. Low level, aesthetically pleasing fencing combined with hardy mass plantings were utilised to achieve this.
Given the significant setback of the house from the street, the incorporation of a large format custom concrete walkway within the front yard, with functional spaces hanging off of this, was also a focus. The setback also afforded the opportunity to consider the creation of a layered garden providing interest from the street, privacy to the front yard and softening to the architecture.
Features
Custom concrete elements including built in BBQ bench, cantilevered bench seating and letterbox. Recycled hardwood fencing, bespoke sculptures, hardy, textural planting scheme
...the incorporation of a large format custom concrete walkway within the front yard, with functional spaces hanging off of this, was also a focus
Low level, aesthetically pleasing fencing combined with hardy mass plantings was a must.
Established in 2023, the business offers a unique service in the residential landscape design space, with our extensive experience in both design and construction having helped develop a design approach that focuses on both high quality design, but also a careful consideration of build method, budget and function to benefit both client and contractor.
Growth of the business through development of strong, long term relationships with like minded contractors and suppliers, along with a continual desire to learn more about the New Zealand market, remains a focus, as the company looks to offer a unique skillset to our new clientele.