The design for the site cleverly found balance of all the elements which were required to be part of the design, by removing the existing fencing the pool deck was created where previously no space was available. The pool pump house was cleverly concealed in kwila timber to look like part of the boundary fencing. The clients’ expectations were exceeded in terms of use of space, they were thrilled to include everything on their wish list. They also needed the pool area to be private from neighbours and not visible from the road, this was achieved through planting and clever placement of the pump house and fence. They also required space saving ideas such as the inground pool cover. The design and built outcome resulted in a happy client and a beautifully designed space which was perfect for their family to enjoy.

The wish was for an outdoor area which pulled the existing home, pool and outdoor kitchen/BBQ area together. The white painted timber pergola and bench seat does this beautifully. The square edge natural grey pool coping with the ‘Purple Heart’ decking makes the perfect combination around the pool. Once you settle in the garden for the afternoon, you will not need to leave!

A complete revamp of the backyard was requested by a busy family in Auckland. On the wish list was easy care Tiger Turf to give the trampoline a fixed spot, a pool big enough to cater for the young children of the family and their friends. An additional area for the adults to have a relaxing get together after work and for atmosphere, the client added an outdoor fireplace. Natural Grey Honed 600 x 600 pavers were used to pull all the areas together. The pool cover is hidden in a custom made kwila pool cover box. The finished result is a truly relaxing place to spend family time.

The brief for this sheltered backyard was very clear. The owners would like a modern space in which a fibreglass pool would be installed. A custom-made pool cover box should hide the cover when not in use. To ensure the area gets as much natural light as possible glass pool fencing was used. The finishing touch is the tropical planting and artificial turf for low maintenance.

The brief for Dannemora Gardens was created by the residents of the village. At the top of the list were the following wishes; lots of interesting spaces to meet and have a chat, a bowling green, colourful gardens year- round and paths with focal points along them connecting all buildings. Privacy for each individual apartment was high on the agenda as well. For winter time an atrium would be built with a water feature and tropical planting. The entrance area would get a custom-built water feature. After a meeting with Dannemora Gardens designer Will Tresher we were asked to create their focal point at the entrance of Dannemora Gardens and install their atrium and courtyard landscaping. The team set out to meet with concrete casters for the water feature and each layer of the waterfall was hand cast and delivered by crane. A large pump and filter system were installed at the back of the waterfall and special lighting created to be able to enjoy the feature day and night. Once the entrance was completed it was time to install the water feature and plants in the atrium, where residents can enjoy getting together in the winter time. The final part of the landscaping, tying all parts of the village together, was completed over many months with pergolas, archways, exposed aggregate pathways with basalt-cobble edges, focal points, seats and benches, just to name a few. The finishing touch is the beautiful Cherry tree avenue, including lots of specimen trees and hundreds of shrubs to create a private botanical garden for the residents.