Pukekohe Zen by Kohe Design

ArchiPro Project Summary - A harmonious blend of Zen garden aesthetics and contemporary architecture, enhancing the client’s bonsai collection while creating private, structured outdoor living spaces with a mix of New Zealand natives and Japanese-inspired exotic plants.

Title:: Pukekohe Zen
Landscape Designer:: Kohe Design
Category:: Residential/; Landscaping
Photographers:: Ben Nicklin

This project called for the creation of a Zen garden aesthetic, which is a continuation of the client’s spectacular bonsai collection.

This design ties together the ancient Japanese garden ideal with the contemporary design and features of the house. The architecture of the house creates different delineated spatial areas around the house. The planting design strengthens this spatial motif created by the built elements, turning these spaces into ‘living’ rooms.

The planting creates privacy, structural interest, and different areas to exist within the site. The planting is a combination of New Zealand natives and exotic plants with a Japanese flavour.

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Kohe Design. We are Kohe Design.Our name comes from the tree which is predominant within the place where we live, work, and design. We understand the role nature plays in shaping how you live and how you experience the world, and it’s this understanding that shapes how we design. We are based in Auckland, New Zealand and have designed and seen to completion projects around Aotearoa and beyond.Our approach to landscape design goes beyond aesthetics; we prioritise spatial functionality, ensuring that every project is not only visually captivating but also practical and sustainable. We collaborate closely with our clients, understanding their needs and preferences to craft bespoke designs that reflect their lifestyles while enhancing the natural beauty of the environment. We have extensive experience in hardscape, planting design, restorative design, and construction management. 