By Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects
In 2015 RMM were engaged by the owners of this beautiful two storey home in St Albans to create an outdoor room that serves as an extension to their internal living spaces.
The design responds to the aspect and architecture of the existing dwelling, orientated to provide all day sun with a strong focus on protection from the ‘infamous’ Christchurch easterly. A louvered roof, stone and plastered walls and glass facades are neatly nestled between the mature Hornbeam pleached hedge and Cabbage Tree.
Internally, a central bespoke ‘teppanyaki bar’ and outdoor kitchen combine to create a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining. RMM’s ability to fulfil the clients brief whilst responding to the unique setting of the site left the clients with an excellent addition to their home.
We are a landscape architecture practice with studios located in Christchurch, Auckland, Nelson, Wānaka and Dunedin. Over the past 25 years, we have developed a reputation for excellence through our collaborative style of working and highly skilled team. Our focus is to create innovative, sustainable solutions that connect people to their environments.
Our expertise and adaptable structure enables us to work confidently in a wide range of fields. While we concentrate on delivering the best service for our clients, we continue to foster our team's professional growth and broader industry support.
At RMM we're passionate about working with our clients to realise their vision. Our design response begins with ensuring that the site is fully understood. From the initial concept to detailed design and project management, the design process ensures that the aspirations and vision of our clients are realised. We offer a fully integrated design service, at a variety of scales, to suit every budget.