Facebook Tweet Help Stories Outdoor Living Pools & Spas What brings you outdoors? Share Tweet Help For this al fresco project, elements include a 12m pool, a pool house, half basketball court and gym – along with low-upkeep lawns and seating/dining options Designed by South Pacific LandscapesFrom the landscape designer:The large-scale, semi-formal landscaping for this 900m² house was designed to nestle the home into the surrounding landscape with extensive native and exotic planting in large swatches, along with maximising the expansive views.The areas around the house were designed to be more formal, in keeping with the architecture.The levels of the site were utilised to add interest to the design with retaining and steps creating different zones and outdoor rooms. Elements include a 12m swimming pool, a pool house, gym, multiple seating and dining options – all taking in fabulous uninterrupted views of the Havelock Hills.There is also a half basketball court, low-maintenance lawns and an abundance of perennial colour.The pool area was designed to be sheltered, and has a feature timber deck and Griselinia hedge to soften the pool fencing. The site is set within an enclave with specimen trees, plantings, lakes and abundant bird life.The meandering drive up to the site provides breath-taking views across valleys, Napier hill, the Ocean, Mahia Peninsula and the surrounding ranges and nearby pastural scenes.The surroundings provided inspiration for this site. Credit list Landscape designer South Pacific Landscapes Landscape contractor South Pacific Landscapes Pool construction Narallen Pools Paving Horizon International Decking Kwila, from Tumu ITM Basketball court Game On Turf Awards Registered Master Landscape Awards: Design – Silver; Construction – Silver; Horticulture – Silver House architect Fat Parrot Architecture Pool designer South Pacific Landscapes Fencing Belaire Fencing Irrigation system Hunter Outdoor furniture Contemporary Classics Plantings Kauri Park Nursery and Leafland Nursery Designed by: South Pacific Landscapes Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Michael Farr Productions 15 Jan, 2023 Outdoor Living Pools & Spas Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Rounded perspective 15 Dec, 2024 Everyday opulence 15 Dec, 2024 'Something different' 15 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Outdoor Living We’ll show you how to make the most of your outdoor living areas Read More Similar Stories