The owners of this spacious family sanctuary by Signature Homes set out to create a relaxed holiday feel, and the stunning results have more than exceeded their expectations.
All in Landscaping
No need to rush
With an expanding family in mind, an Ashburton-couple approached David Chilton from Chilton and Mayne Architecture, to design a hearty, family home that would last for many years to come.
Perfection at the pinnacle
A young family enjoys this elegant, substantial home from Gregg Architectural Builders on one of the highest residential streets in Mt Pleasant, making the most of the views and the environment.
Outdoor overhaul
Is your backyard in need of a revamp? Spring is the perfect time of year to take a fresh look at your plants and trees and get the garden ready for the warmer weather.
A little bit of bush in the backyard
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders the incredible outdoor paradise we all share and how to incorporate it into our own patch of wilderness.
In pursuit of paradise
A simple brief to Barry Connor Design led to the creation of this brave and bold home built by JM Bint Construction. It’s a unique place to relax and marvel in the Mackenzie Country.
Surprise in the landscape
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders on the element of surprise and how the unexpected can elevate the sensory experience of design.
Outside In
Set among heritage villas in a tree-lined street of central Blenheim, this beautiful home from T&D Construction and Borrmeister Architects makes a sympathetic modern statement.
Feel inspired
We spoke with Paul Roper-Gee of Canopy Landscape architects after the company’s recent wins at the Registered Master Landscapers annual awards.
A healthy place
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne considers the restorative influence of nature and his work on Ōtautahi’s Te Marino hospital garden.
An ode to autumn
As summer passes to autumn, our resident landscape architect, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne, celebrates the hues and the bounty of this golden season.
A head start
Abode takes a sneak peek at the latest house and land offering from Golden Homes in Rolleston, where attainable entry-level luxury awaits.
The future looks green
To get a handle on what’s new in outdoor spaces, we caught up with expert Emily Hastie from Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects.
The wild grace of potager
Potagers or kitchen gardens combine vegetables and ornamental plants with stunning results. Goom landscapes share their ideas from a christchurch garden which they designed.
Get growing
Abode’s inimitable new columnist, nationally renowned soft landscaping expert and director of Ko & Co, Kim Odering, tells us about the four main ingredients for gardening success.
The stories of our landscapes
A flight from Nelson to Christchurch inspired Tony Milne, from Rough and Milne, to wax lyrical about the beauty of Aotearoa from above and his dream to see greater biodiversity in our cities.
Mediterranean memories
In a secluded position overlooking Pegasus Bay, sits this cherished 20-year-old family home, expertly updated by DJ Hewitt Builders and Johnston Architects.
Setting the scene
Now is the time to start enjoying your property’s backyard. Goom Landscapes offer some guiding principles on how to add beauty and value, as they showcase their recent award-winning work in the high country.
Summer times
As we head towards the summer season, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne contemplates the changing landscape of a garden in bloom.
Whatever the weather
In Aotearoa’s unique and changeable climate, Louvre Concepts can give you control over your outdoor living environment.