Category: Design Case Studies

Kiwi classic “Ponga” forms living wall

Kiwi classic “Ponga” forms living wall

One innovative Hamilton restaurant has brought a living native forest right into their restaurant.

The Foundation Bar and Kitchen has planted a stunning 15 metre-long wall of living pongas in the restaurant. The “living wall” is something special, and quite possibly a first for any restaurant. Following nature’s lead, the ponga fronds have created a stunning [...]

Subalpine beauty in the Mackenzie Basin – a Findaplant.co.nz article

Subalpine beauty in the Mackenzie Basin – a Findaplant.co.nz article

Subalpine scrub and dry grasslands serve as the basis for the planting at this Tekapo garden. By Philip Smith from o2 Landscapes.

Roof garden magic:  before & after case study

Roof garden magic: before & after case study

Virtuoso Landscape Design creates a relaxing rooftop haven in Auckland.

Designing gardens for progressive buildings: case study

Designing gardens for progressive buildings: case study

One of the most interesting challenges associated with designing gardens for progressive buildings is bedding them back into the context of the neighbourhood in which they are situated, writes Philip Smith from O2 Landscapes.

A Kelburn beauty: design case study

A Kelburn beauty: design case study

Rachael from HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery takes us through a recently completed garden renovation project close to home.

The wildflowers of Waikumete – a Findaplant.co.nz article

The wildflowers of Waikumete – a Findaplant.co.nz article

Philip Smith from O2 Landscapes explores the wildflowers in Auckland’s Waikumete Cemetery and discovers the way in which some seemingly unlikely places can act as repositories for our natural and horticultural heritage.

Green walls: blurring the line between horticulture and art

Green walls: blurring the line between horticulture and art

The bar is usually the liveliest place in any hotel, but The Square Bar at the new Hotel Novotel Auckland Airport has literally taken on a life of its own. The bar’s centre piece is a stunning two story Natural Habitats green wall.

Natural Beauty – Landscape Design Case Study

Natural Beauty – Landscape Design Case Study

A picturesque natural pool is the perfect accompaniment to a native bush setting north of Nelson.

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