Contemporary Gardens of New Zealand

Contemporary Gardens of New Zealand
Author: Carol Bucknell
Publisher: Penguin Books
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780143566946

Author Carol Bucknell and photographer Sally Tagg have travelled the length of New Zealand to capture more than twenty of our most impressive and interesting modern garden designs. The result is Contemporary Gardens of New Zealand, a stunningly photographed book celebrating some of the best contemporary gardens our country has to offer. With gardens ranging in style from cutting-edge minimalism to landscaping as architecture, Contemporary Gardens of New Zealand offers you the experience and enjoyment of a garden trail, all from the comfort of your own home.

Native by Design

Native by Design
Author: Ian Spellerberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781877257957

"In this ... book, 20 of New Zealand's top landscape architects and designers offer their wisdom and advice on landscaping with native plants. These personal narratives showcase some of our country's most beautiful out-door environments, from private gardens to public recreation land, urban and industrial spaces, and even farmland."--Back cover.

The Modern Landscapes of Ted Smyth

The Modern Landscapes of Ted Smyth
Author: Rod Barnett
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2017-01-06
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317563662

The modern period in landscape architecture is enjoying the fascinated appreciation of scholars and historians in Europe and the Americas, and new themes, new subjects and new appraisals are appearing. This book contributes to the conversation by focusing on the work of a singular designer who spent his entire career in a province of the North Island of New Zealand. Ted Smyth practiced an assured landscape modernism without ever seeing the designs of his forebears or his contemporaries working in the UK, Europe and the United States. Designing in isolation from the mainstream of modernism, and a little after its high tide, Smyth produced a series of gardens that provoke a revaluation of the diffusionist model of influence. The book explains and describes the evolution of Smyth’s design vocabulary and relates it to the development of tropical landscape modernism in other Asia-Pacific sites. It shows how a culture of garden modernism can be generated from within a particular locale, and highlights Smyth’s engagement with Māori design traditions in search of a specific expression of the high modern essentialism of place.

Big Ideas for Small Gardens

Big Ideas for Small Gardens
Author: Carol Bucknell
Publisher: Penguin Books
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2013
Genre: Small gardens
ISBN: 9780143568841

Big or small, a garden is an expression of your interests, personality and lifestyle. The smaller the garden, the easier it should be to convey this message. The aim of this book is to help small garden owners turn their outdoor spaces into beautiful, well-designed places that complement their lifestyle and reflect their own creative vision. Small gardens are no longer just about plants. Today they are places for dining, entertaining, bathing, exercising, playing games, even working. So whether you're a dedicated plantaholic, a laid-back leisure lover or a more private and contemplative soul, your garden has to be a place where you feel comfortable and relaxed. Big Ideas for Small Gardens shows you how.

Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons

Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons
Author: Christopher LaGuardia
Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-04-27
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1580935656

First monograph to present the work of Laguardia Design Group, a highly regarded landscape architecture firm specializing in contemporary residential design in the Hamptons. With offices in Water Mill, LaGuardia Design Group is immersed in the fragile landscape of the Hamptons, both its woods and meadows and the dramatic shoreline along the Atlantic. Notable projects include the rebuilding of the dunescape surrounding a landmark Norman Jaffe house damaged by storms, collaborations with well-known contemporary architects, iand the setting for a distinguished collection of contemporary sculpture in Bridgehampton. Founded in 1994 by Christopher LaGuardia, this firm is committed to expressing the character of each site and recognized for its environmental stewardship, historic references, and meticulously designed outdoor spaces. Rather than attempting to mimic nature, LDG's goal with every design is to interpret natural processes as an artistic expression in their work. In 2013, LDG received the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) award of excellence in residential design, the highest residential award in the profession.

Suzanne Turley: Private Gardens of Aotearoa

Suzanne Turley: Private Gardens of Aotearoa
Author: Andrew Patterson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Gardens
ISBN: 9781760762414

"Suzanne Turley - one of New Zealand's most sought-after landscape designers - has created many of the country's most desirable private gardens, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the natural environment. From the pristine Pacific beaches of the North Island to the breathtaking peaks of the Southern Alps, this book gives readers rare access to these hidden gardens nestled alongside coastal cliffs and surging rivers, woven into bush or etched seamlessly into volcanic hills. Now available as a smaller edition of the original, Private Gardens of Aotearoa is both an exemplar of cutting-edge landscape design and a travelogue of a country feted for the magnificence of its natural features."--Back cover.

New Nordic Gardens

New Nordic Gardens
Author: Annika Zetterman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Gardens
ISBN: 9780500296141

Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has reached around the world. More difficult for many is imagining the quiet landscapes of the Nordic countries, which range from the flatlands of Denmark to the dramatic mountains and fjords of Norway. These majestic environments, combined with long summer days and light-poor winters, raking light and dense birch forests, have given rise to exceptionally refined examples of garden and landscape design. This survey presents the best gardens to have been produced in the region over the past ten years. Organized by themes that encapsulate the special ambience and lifestyle of the Scandinavian countries - Simplicity, Silence, Fragility, Nakedness, Attunement, Boldness, Openness and Care - each garden is presented through images and texts explaining its unique aspects and describing its particularly Scandinavian characteristics. The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades. Now it is time for the quality of its gardens and landscapes to come into the light. With 291 illustrations in colour

Gardenlust

Gardenlust
Author: Christopher Woods
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 160469890X

“An extraordinary collection of 21st-century gardens that will arouse wanderlust… Whether you are a garden globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book is definitely one to add to your collection.” —Gardens Illustrated A steep hillside oasis in Singapore, a garden distinguished by shape and light in Marrakech, a haunting tree museum in Switzerland—these are just a few of the extraordinary outdoor havens visited in Gardenlust. In this sumptuous global tour of modern gardens, intrepid plant expert Christopher Woods spotlights 50 gardens that push boundaries and define natural beauty in significant ways. Featuring both private and public gardens, this journey makes its way from the Americas and Europe to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Along the way, you'll learn about the people, plants, and stories that make these iconic gardens so lust-worthy. As inspiring as it is insightful, Gardenlust will delight your passion for garden inspiration—and the many places it grows.

Design, History and Time

Design, History and Time
Author: Zoë Hendon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2019-02-21
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1350060674

Design, History and Time reflects on the nature of time in relation to design, in both past and contemporary contexts. In contrast to a traditional design historical approach which emphasises schools and movements, this volume addresses time as a continuum and considers the importance of temporality for design practice and history. Contributors address how designers, design historians and design thinkers might respond to the global challenges of time, the rhythms of work, and the increasing speed of life and communication between different communities. They consider how the past informs the present and the future in terms of design; the importance of time-based design practices such as rapid prototyping and slow design, time in relation to memory and forgetting, and artefacts such as the archive for which time is key, and ponder the design of time itself. Showcasing the work of fifteen design scholars from a range of international contexts, the book provides an essential text for thinking about changing attitudes to the temporal.

Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura (Rough Guides Snapshot New Zealand)

Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura (Rough Guides Snapshot New Zealand)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015-10-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241248523

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura is the ultimate travel guide to these alluring parts of New Zealand, packed with reliable information. There's detailed coverage of all the sights and attractions, from whale watching in Kaikoura to browsing in Nelson's lively Saturday market. Comprehensive maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and vineyards, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether you're passing through or staying for longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura covers the Marlbourgh Sounds, the Queen Charlotte Track, Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay, Farewell Spit, the Heaphy Track, Nelson Lakes National Park and the Marlborough Wine Country. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to New Zealand, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura, including transport, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to New Zealand. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura is equivalent to 106 printed pages.