“Greening the Rubble” wins growing support
A community response to the Canterbury earthquakes has received a prestigious local award for building temporary parks and gardens on damaged sites.
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Roof garden magic: before & after case study
Virtuoso Landscape Design creates a relaxing rooftop haven in Auckland.
Sep 28, 2011 | 0 comments
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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.
Sep 20, 2011 | 0 comments
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A Kelburn beauty: design case study
Rachael from HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery takes us through a recently completed garden renovation project close to home.
Aug 03, 2011 | 0 comments
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Northern European planting design as a prototype for NZ
The following essay was presented by Philip Smith (o2 Landscapes) at the International Plant Propagators’ Society conference in Auckland. Below is the first of the two part essay.
Pluralism in design
Modern culture (and particularly design) seems to be heavily concerned with reinventing almost everything. This has been evident in New Zealand gardens, where we have seen [...]
May 26, 2011 | 0 comments
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Influencing Design – Te Mata Peak Garden Case Study
Philip Smith from O2 Landscapes designs a Te Mata Peak garden using a distinctive range of plants, including species found nowhere other than on the Peak itself.
Apr 18, 2011 | 0 comments
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Permeable Hard Landscaping Solutions – a new approach to drainage
We need to act now to improve the management of water in the urban setting. Rather than seeing water in the built environment as a threat, we should take the opportunity to protect and use it more carefully.
Mar 18, 2011 | 0 comments
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Paving, Concrete & Surfaces – more inspiration
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