Natural Urban Courtyard by Second Nature

Natural Urban Courtyard

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The design of this small, elegant, urban courtyard designed by Andy Hamilton, demonstrates a rare sophistication and is in perfect harmony with the architecture. Informally arranged to enhance the sense of space, it delights with its seasonality, edible fruits, leaves and herbs. It is both a space in which humans relax and a haven for fauna. The client’s interest in sustainability comes through on a subtle but clever level. The design intentionally reduces the garden’s ‘footprint’, as evidenced by the high levels of permeability, careful material selection and a desire to support pollinator species. Plants have also been selected with an eye to the unpredictable nature of the Auckland climate. The choice of hard materials is restrained, with an emphasis on permeability, a much-needed characteristic in dense urban settings. The overall result is a low key, subtle, yet complex series of delightful spaces. The courtyard demonstrates how even a small space can be designed to bring people and nature together in a truly delightful way.

The design of this small, elegant, urban courtyard designed by Andy Hamilton, demonstrates a rare sophistication and is in perfect harmony with the architecture. Read more

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A sophisticated urban courtyard designed by Andy Hamilton, harmonizing with architecture while promoting sustainability through high permeability, careful material selection, and a focus on seasonal, edible plants, creating a delightful space for both people and wildlife.

The client’s interest in sustainability comes through on a subtle but clever level. The design intentionally reduces the garden’s ‘footprint’, as evidenced by the high levels of permeability, careful material selection and a desire to support pollinator species. Plants have also been selected with an eye to the unpredictable nature of the Auckland climate. The choice of hard materials is restrained, with an emphasis on permeability, a much-needed characteristic in dense urban settings.

The overall result is a low key, subtle, yet complex series of delightful spaces. The courtyard demonstrates how even a small space can be designed to bring people and nature together in a truly delightful way.

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“I have used Second Nature on both my beach house at Castle Rock, Whangarei Heads and also my Auckland home garden. They have completed work for us at various times over a period of six to seven years. Chris understands very well what I like and he’s very good at coming up with suggestions and interpreting the direction we want to pursue. He’s extremely easy to deal with. He’s very practical, not afraid to express a contrary opinion but also willing to listen and be flexible. Everybody loves the results he and his team have achieved. At our Auckland home, construction work included sheds, pergolas and a daybed, all built to a very high quality. Second Nature’s project management was excellent and very proactive. Whenever I came home the Second Nature team were extremely helpful. They were unobtrusive, polite and enthusiastic. The project leader would always have a chat, providing feedback, comments and a general update. Worksheets were left behind every day so I was always kept abreast with progress of the schedule and the costings to date.”

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