Urban Sanctuary

Driven by the need for a soft tranquil space in amongst the hustle and bustle of inner city living, the Urban Sanctuary provides just that for our fashion-forward clients who were downsizing from their rural home. The small 8x6 metre enclosed courtyard sits at the end of a Medium Density housing development with views through to the neighbouring cathedral hill in the heart of Nelson. A small deck leads out seamlessly from the main living area providing a space for al fresco dining inviting views through to the courtyard beyond. From here you are lead through the space by a series of informal concrete stepping stones that open out into a small outdoor lounge space where you really begin to feel the sense of the Urban Sanctuary. A simple refined palette of materials paired with soft textural plants such as black bamboo, maples, lomandra & ligularia combine effortlessly to create this oasis in the heart of the Nelson city.