By Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects
Our clients new build was on a large section, adjacent to a reserve, with a waterway running the length of one side. Our brief was to design a master plan for the site and a more detailed concept plan for the area immediately surrounding the house.
To take advantage of the beautiful views out to the reserve an angular wrap-around deck was created with a portion cantilevered over the stream batter. A schist retaining wall, to tie in the materials of the house, was placed close to the southern boundary to create a level lawn looking over the reserve area, with a sloped walkway down to the stream. Plenty of planting was included to soften the house and link it to the surrounding landscape.
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.