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Location: Auckland

Project Type: Residential family home

A challenging site with huge potential was transformed into a magical, tropical oasis for a family of Remuera.

Backing onto a nature reserve, the original landscape comprised an entertainment area restricted by a fence and steep bank which made the adjoining reserve inaccessible. The brief to lead designer, Mark Read, was to increase usability and maximise space for child play and guest entertainment.

Natural Habitats embraced the site's natural elements, maximising vistas and extending the outdoor living area. A louvre roof was installed as an extension to the house for sheltered outdoor living; the deck was rebuilt and an artificial turf area was developed to provide a maintenance-free platform for children's play year-round.

A feature bridge was also created to extend over the stream and into the ‘tropical jungle’, remaining child-friendly whilst enhancing views inside and out with a sleek glass fence.

The mature Kentia palms and Nikau palm at the entrance created a real statement and high impact, as well as adding value to the property. 

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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.