The making of an oasis
Green Therapy creates a leafy idyll centred around an outdoor fireplace.
This outdoor living space in Kennedy’s Bush, Otautahi Christchurch, is all about connections. Not only does the secluded haven seamlessly access the house, garden and pool, but the spot is all about friends and family gathering together.
Garden design and planting professionals Green Therapy designed the area for a busy couple looking for a year- round relaxation and entertaining space. The fireplace is a strong feature cleverly concealed by existing trees from interior vantages, offering the wow factor yet remaining a tranquil escape. To preserve the site’s character, Green Therapy took inspiration from the home’s mid-century modern architecture as well as materials found in the landscape, opting to use locally sourced stone and native planting.
The goal was to preserve the site’s character. Existing tussocks and native shrubs were integrated into the design, with new planting aimed at supporting local wildlife and enhancing the garden’s biodiversity. The result is an environment that feels like it’s always been there. The project earned gold in Residential Project Design and silver in Residential Construction up to $100,000 at The Landscape of Distinction Awards 2023.
For the homeowners, this space has become a favourite retreat where they gather as a family around the fire, enjoying meals together. To Green Therapy, the client’s happiness is the ultimate measure of success.
The Green Therapy team are accustomed to receiving recognition and awards for their work. Last year the team scooped two gold awards, two premier awards and Supreme Winner Landscape of the Year. A grand undertaking on Lake Wakatipu, Green Therapy created a place to reconnect with nature and enhance the local environment.
One of Green Therapy’s future build projects also won gold for design at this year’s awards. Yet to be realised, the Fendalton garden and pool designed for multi-generational entertaining will connect the family to their riverside setting: another Green Therapy project abundant with inspiration.
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