Freemans Bay Apartment & Green Wall banner

Location: Auckland

Project Type: Residential design & build 

Awards: For this project, Natural Habitats was proud to receive the following Landscapes of Distinction Awards:

Silver - Residential Landscape Horticulture
Silver - Residential Landscape Design
Silver - Residential Landscape Construction

Natural Habitats designed and built a revolutionary rooftop landscape for this private Auckland apartment. The brief was to complement the city and harbour views while adding to the foreground experience. As avid entertainers, the owners also wanted to allow for comfortable hosting of up to 30 guests.

Located at the top of an apartment building, the project did not come without its challenges.

The team faced difficult access with only a small internal lift and the use of a crane for large materials.

The micro-climate was unusual for a residential setting – heavy exposure to wind and sun was a limiting factor when selecting materials and plants.

Despite the difficulties, it was never a matter of “if” but “how” for the team; solutions were carefully considered and seamlessly executed to ensure a safe install and lasting landscape.

It was rewarding to welcome innovative techniques and learnings which formed part of producing a landscape at such height.

The completed landscape includes a green wall, timber deck, raised gabion planters and a custom water feature. These structures are the backbone of the balcony, subtly framing specific areas of the view while providing maximum impact within the brief.

The green wall acts as a beautiful alternative to a typical apartment balustrade.  It is low in height to block the sight of the buildings below, while the natural green serenity adds a complimentary soft element to the surrounding city buildings.

Through clever design, an open, peaceful and tranquil outdoor landscape was created in an area on the fringe of New Zealand’s busiest city.

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Established in 1978, Natural Habitats is New Zealand's most-awarded landscaping company across the sectors of design, construction, horticulture and garden maintenance.

Our portfolio comprises the full range of landscapes including:

  • High-end residential gardens
  • Green walls 
  • Green Roofs
  • Commercial landscapes
  • Civil projects
  • Business precincts
  • Playscapes
  • Revegetation & environmental

We are proud to have build a foundation of trust with our clients, working with leading Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, Property Developers and Government Agencies to deliver many of New Zealand's iconic landscapes. 

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.