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Challenge to transformation

PROJECTS

My work includes:

Onsite assessment | Planting and design recommendations |Collaboration with contractors

CLIENT: TOOKU TRUST

CHALLENGE

2.5 ha garden area

Existing wild and untamed pasture and matagouri

Huge rabbit population

Wind exposure

TRANSFORMATION

Split the garden into ‘rooms’ and designed a functional and creative space

Retained the ‘wild’ within the design

Fencing to deter rabbits

Courtyards either side of the buildings with seating sheltered from the elements

Correct plants for exposed areas

CLIENT: RUSSELL, ORCHARD ROAD

CHALLENGE

  • South side driveway entry area

  • Not much sun – very cold

  • To define the area from the utility area

TRANSFORMATION

  • Hedging to define the parking area and hide the utility area

  • Hedging to create shape around the utility area as you pass by it to enter the property

  • Right plant to survive the cold and lack of sun

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