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Client: Okura, May 2011
Client: Upper Waiwera, July 2011
Client: Upper Waiwera, July 2011
Client: Upper Waiwera, July 2011
Client Work NORTH AUCKLAND, MAY
2011
Area D
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(Orchard)
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Existing native bush
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Area C
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(Pergola)
Rain garden
Area A
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(See Close-up)
Area E
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LOT: 2
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AREA: 2.000Ha
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MAIN PLANTING PLAN
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Pathway through flowering cherry trees
Area B
(See Close-up)
09/05/2011
Area E Key Key Ap Ca Cd Ar Ec Ef El Gb Lc Ls Mc Md Mg Mk Ms Pa Td
Species Acer platanoides ‘Nigrum’ Purple Norway Mayple Cedrus atlantica Atlas Cedar Cedrus deodara Indian Cedar Acer rubrum Canadian Maple Eucalyptus cinera Silver Dollar Gum (XFDO\SWXV ÀFLIROLD Red Flowering Gum Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘rosea’ Winter Flowering Gum Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree Liriodendron chinense Chinese Tulip Tree /LTXLGDPEHU VW\UDFLÁXD Magnolia campbellii Pink Tulip Tree Michelia doltsopa 0DJQROLD JUDQGLÁRUD Ҋ/LWWOH *HPҋ Magnolia kobus Japanese Magnolia Magnolia soulangeana Tulip Magnolia Prunus awanui Flowering Cherry Tree Taxodium distichum Swamp Cypress
Area D Key No. of Plants 4 2 3 4 5 3 4 2 3 4 5 5 5 8 8 22 5
Spacing 10m 5-7m 5-7m 10m 5-7m 5-7m 5-7m 10m 10m 10m 3-5m 3-5m 5-7m 3-5m 3-5m 10m 10m
Key A Av Cs F Fi Gl G Le L M O Or p Q
Area C
Species Almond Tree Avocado Tree Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush Feijoa (mix of Mommoth and Triumph) Fig Tree Griselinia littoralis Guava Tree Lemon Tree Lime Tree Mandarin Tree Olive Tree Orange Tree Persimon Tree Quince Tree
No. of Plants 1 2 34 36 2 33 3 3 2 3 12 5 4 3
Spacing 7m 1m 1m 5m 1m 5m 5m 5m 5m 5m 5m 5m 5m
Raingarden
Area A Key Pt ‘J’ Gl Existing Phormium tenax Fn Dg Jg St I
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C ‘Ph’ Stepping stones
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his project involved large-scale landscape design and planning, on a 2Ha block north of Auckland. I worked with nursery-owner and landscaper Grant McKechnie of McKechnie nurseries to prepare conceptual planting plans for resource consent. These were required before building consent could be granted. It was very rewarding and exciting to work with the Architect’s plans for the house and pool and engage with these features when developing a plan for the landscape. Designing at this stage of the property development allowed Grant and I to implement sustainable design features which worked in with the Architects house and driveway positioning. The client’s requirements for the property included: a picturesque outlook down the bank from the house (Area E design), an orchard for family and friends (Area D design), a design which hid the existing ‘ugly’ stormwater drain catchment and included a planting plan for a retaining wall on the driveway edge (Area A design) and a planting plan for the bank next to the drive (Area B design). Area E This planting was designed to be viewed from above, to
Species Coprosma ‘Plum Hussey’ Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush Dietes grandiflora Ficinia nodosa Griselinia lucida Iris Juncus gregiflorus Pimelea ‘Blue Peter’ Phormium tenax ‘Jester’ Sophora tetraptera Kowhai
No. of Plants 24 11 6 8 15 6 10
Spacing 1m 2m 1m 1m 2m 1m 1m
24 2
1m As shown
Ae
Pt ‘J’ P ‘BP’
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Area B be looked down on from the house and to be walked through. 7KH SODQWV FKRVHQ ZLOO JLYH D PL[ RI Ă RZHUV DXWXPQ FRORXU DQG IRUP $ Ă RZHULQJ &KHUU\ WUHH SDWKZD\ OHDGV \RX GRZQ WR D ODUJH grassed area which could be used by the family for sports and recreation. The aim was to space the Cherry trees generously to allow views through; across the bank to the surounding trees and shrubs, to create a feeling of immersion. Area D We designed this as a mixed orchard with a wide range of different fruits. It was designed to be a destination for family and friends, with a pathway meandering through the trees; down to a gazebo: a place to rest and eat. The gazebo is surrounded by two circles of wire structures to grow vines on, such as: Passion fruit, Raspberries, Boysenberries and Kiwifruit. Area C Our proposal for this area wasa wooden pergola, with grape vines growing over it. This garden feature will be cool in the summer, provide grapes to eat, offer lovely autumn colour, as well as announce the entrance to the orchard.
Area B Key
Key Ae Ma
Species Alectryon excelsus titoki Muehlenbeckia axillaris
No. of Plants 6 430
Spacing As shown 1m
Area A This area is the sloping bank to the right of the driveway that winds down to and around the existing water catchment pond. The new plantings will provide a subtropical look, with lots of foliage colour and provide extra screening from the property next door. At the foot of the bank is a 30cm wide swale lined with river stones to collect surface water run-off from the bank and driveway. This water will be piped into the water catchment pond. The water catchment pond is planted with wet-tolerant species; and IRUPV D ŇŠ5DLQJDUGHQŇ‹ DOORZLQJ ZDWHU Ă RZ WR EH UHJXODWHG GXULQJ KHDY\ UDLQ DQG DFWLQJ DV D VHGLPHQW WUDS SURYLGLQJ ZLGHU EHQHĂ€WV to local stream systems out towards the estuary. Area B This is the clay bank to the left of the driveway. Our proposal is to cover this area in ground covering plants (Muehlenbeckia axillaris) and six well-spaced titoki (Alectryon excelsus) planted across the bank. The titoki are to be kept clipped into large topiary form so that they screen the house without overpowering it. Once again, at the foot of this bank there will be a 30cm wide swale lined with river stones; to collect surface water run-off.
Client Work UPPER WAIWERA, JULY
2011
Cs
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Existing deck Cs
New step down to the lawn
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Existing steps
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New bridge between the ribbonwoods
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Entrance
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Existing hedge and cabbage tree
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13 new steps down to meet the driveway
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House
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29/07/2011
FRONT ENTRANCE PLANTING PLAN
Key Ac Ap Cs Cm D Dg Di Hd Pj Pr R Current entranceway
Species Arthropodium cirratum Reinga Lily Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ Purple Japanese Maple Camellia sasanqua Clivia miniata Daphne odora ‘Rubra’ Dietes grandiflora Large Wild Iris Dianella intermedia New Zealand Blueberry Hebe diosmifolia Pieris japonica Lily of the Valley Plagianthus regius Rhododendron ‘Mrs J P Lade’
No. of plants 36 1 14 12 4 3 44 12 10 2 5
Spacing 50cm 1m 50cm 1m 1m 50cm 70cm 1m As shown 1m
Proposed entranceway design
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ntegrating design strategies into existing gardens and landscape features on a lifestyle block in Upper Waiwera required careful thought to create a cohesive design strategy. I worked with nursery-owner and landscaper Grant McKechnie of McKechnie nurseries to prepare concept/ planting plans for the 7 acre property. The client was interested in Grant and I creating visually rich design solutions which offered colour and texture, while maintaining the loose country-garden feel.
Entranceway design objectives The main aim of this design was to create all-weather access from the deck’s existing steps down to the driveway. The design incorporates a narrow bridge, which allows people to enjoy a close relationship with the garden as they walk through. On either side of the bridge we employed Plagianthus regius (ribbonwood), a tall, narrow, airy native tree. To screen the underside of the deck we have used sasanqua Camellia.
Client Work UPPER WAIWERA, JULY
2011 (CONTINUED)
Proposed pond bank design plan Cd Existing Weeping Willow
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Pond
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Key Ac Cd Lg Pt ‘J’ Pt ‘YW’
Species Arthropodium cirratum Reinga Lily Carex dipsacea Libertia grandiflora Phormium tenax ‘Jester’ Phormium tenax ‘Yellow Wave’
D Existing bank on the edge of the pond
No. of plants 22 25 40 15 9
Spacing 50cm 1m 50cm 1m 1m
esign objectives:
The aim of this design was to incorporate wet-tolerant plants along a bare edge of the existing pond. The species chosen tie in with the existing pond-side vegetation, providing contrasting textures of lush, large-leaved plants with soft feathery species. Phormium tenax ‘Jester’ and ‘Yellow Wave’ along the outer edge of the design, provide a splash of colour to the pond bank.
Client Work UPPER WAIWERA, JULY
2011 (CONTINUED)
Existing driveway entrance posts
Cr Op Pt ‘YW’
Existing tree
Existing Oak tree
Drive
Existing fence
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Stepping stones through the garden
Op
Stone edge of the garden, which continues along the stream-sides
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Three existing tree ferns along the fenceline
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Existing Oak tree
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Existing Oak tree
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29/07/2011
DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE PLANTING PLAN
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Pt ‘YW’ Pt ‘J’
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Pt ‘J’ Dg
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Key Cr Dg Ds H(b) H(p) H(w) Ms Op Pt Pt ‘J’ Pt ‘YW’
Current driveway entrance
Species Coprosma repens ‘Plum Hussey’ Dietes grandiflora Dicksonia squarrosa Wheki Fern Hydrangea (blue) Hydrangea (pink) Hydrangea (white) Magnolia stellata Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ Black Mondo Grass Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Phormium tenax ‘Jester’ Phormium tenax ‘Yellow Wave’
No. of Plants 12 5 4 1 1 1 2 100 (aprox.) 5 9 9
Spacing 1m 1m As shown As shown As shown As shown As shown 15cm As shown 1m 1m
Proposed driveway entrance design
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esign objectives
Our aim in this design was to create more depth and colour to the garden. The use of stepping stones and a rock border aid in merging this garden with the streamside garden, while also tying in with the existing rock around the pond. The new plantings are additional to the existing plants.
Client Work UPPER WAIWERA, JULY
2011 (CONTINUED)
Stepping stones to the driveway and across to the new bridge
Small pools with rock edges
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Streamside
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Bridge
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29/07/2011
STREAMSIDE PLANTING PLAN
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Key Ca Cd Cv Dg Ds Pr Pt
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across the stream
Species Cordyline australis Cabbage tree Carex dipsacea Carex virgata (underplanted beneath Ds and Ca) Dietes grandiflora Dicksonia squarrosa Wheki Fern Plagianthus regius Phormium tenax Swamp Flax
No. of plants 5 120 50 9 10 4 50
Spacing As shown 1m 1m 1m As shown As shown 1m
Current Streams and banks
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esign objectives
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