By Noble Fox
Located in the Waihopai Valley, this garden is surrounded by vineyards and was fortunate to have mature trees and established hedges to provide structure for the new gardens. Extremes of temperature, wind and stony ground conditions provide challenges for plant selection and establishment. Initial planting focussed on creating shelter for future stages and the construction of new paths, lawns and outdoor living spaces using crushed limestone, macrocarpa sleepers and recycled concrete pavers. Further stages included a new courtyard garden, plantings around the verandah and sunken garden. Future plans include a glasshouse, picking garden and native plantings around the property.
We are a bespoke landscape architecture and garden design consultancy focused on creating stylish, comfortable living environments in New Zealand and abroad. We offer a full landscape design service from concept to detailed design and project management.
We help clients to create beautiful spaces for their lifestyles. Our work takes us throughout New Zealand and abroad, allowing us to continually take inspiration from the landscape and places we go.
The Noble Fox team, led by Louise Dunning Morrow (Registered Landscape Architect), has significant experience in the design of high quality Landscape Architecture projects for both commercial and residential spaces. We work autonomously or collaborate with other project consultants to produce robust design outcomes for our clients, with a strong knowledge of the construction and maintenance requirements to ensure they continue to look good. All projects reflect our Client’s emphasis on great design and an honest expression of the country and culture where they are located.
We have strong relationships with specialist subconsultants to draw on as required. Our projects have several constants – the requirement to produce a quality design, reflecting the client and local character, within programme and budget.