For a family who dearly missed having space to roam and gather with friends, their exceptional new home, beautifully executed by Exo Construction, was a sight for sore eyes.
All in Outdoor Living
The grass is always greener
Laying an artificial lawn can be the key to achieving a beautiful new look for your home. And according to Jack Kennedy of SmartGrass, can also encourage you to change your lifestyle for the better.
Build the dream
“If you can dream it, we can build it.” That’s the philosophy of the team from Pioneer Pools, expert pool and spa builders who specialise in unique, custom-designed concrete swimming pools and spas.
The stories we tell
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne, of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects, muses on the role of storytelling in design.
Βeckoned by beauty
Babylonstoren’s new Fynbos Cottage in South Africa’s winelands offers a private sanctuary where nature takes the lead.
Summer loving
There is much to learn from other cities when it comes to our green spaces. Landscape architect Tony Milne shares his insights following a recent European visit.
A cut above
The team from expert deck builders, The Decking Guys, bring expertise, attention to detail and a focus on quality craftsmanship to each of their outdoor living projects.
Inside out
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne discovers that indoor-outdoor flow is not such a new concept after all.
Colourful cool
Combining vibrant colour and bold visual flair with clean architectural lines, this family home in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, is a classic study in the power of contrasts
Go with the Flow
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne reminds us to get close to water this summer, for our own good.
Truly unique
Set the team from Henry Blakely Landscapes to work creating a beautiful bespoke outdoor space and they’re in their element.
From the ground up
From muddy paddock to sheltered oasis, Kamo Marsh teamed up with a Halswell family to create this stunning outdoor retreat.
Luxury spa therapy
For optimal wellbeing, a spa pool is a great way to reduce stress, soothe achy muscles and accelerate healing.
City slickers
A pair of striking architectural townhouses delivers the best of both worlds: the excitement of the inner city just beyond the gate, with all the peace and privacy found in sleepy suburbia.
Nature's calling
Exploring what an ‘outdoor room’ can do to improve your lifestyle, landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes Hayden Stark shares his ideas.
Take the plunge
Landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes, Hayden Stark offers some expert pool advice to ensure you don’t get in over your head.
Plastic fantastic
Take the party outdoors with premium Italian acrylic serveware from Total Food Equipment.
All fired up
Take your cooking into the great outdoors this summer with a range of solutions from BBQs Direct.
Ask the experts
We speak with four of Christchurch’s leading landscape architects and designers to shine a light on the fundamentals required to create stunning outdoor spaces.
Endless summer
Capitalise on the best nature has to offer this summer by transforming your outdoor spaces into zones for entertaining, relaxing and having fun.