A contemporary hillside garden formed around a luxurious new home in Cashmere, Christchurch. A large deck steps down to a swimming pool with views out over the city. A paved terrace framed with stone walls and corten steel walling provides an outdoor dining space and private niche for a spa pool. Discrete use of retaining walls has created a large level lawn area on the sloping section - perfect for the family and dog. These outdoor living areas are nestled into lush planting - a mix of native and exotic, leafy and flowering plant species.