The quality of the green spaces at Orewa Sands helps this prestigious later living project attract potential residents.
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Client
Orewa Sands
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Collaborators
Awards
International Plantscape Awards – Platinum
Inspired by neighbouring bush
The client's vision for Orewa Sands was inspired by the majestic native bush that borders the site. Our biophilic design expertise produced green spaces that enhance the health and wellbeing of residents — providing a soothing and calming presence, reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting relaxation. Four freestanding exterior walls create an immediate impression on arrival, while five interior green walls continue the immersive, natural experience inside.
A forest brought indoors
Continuous clusters of aerial planting create a floating green ceiling overhead, engineered using bespoke hanging plant rings that maximise views of nature without impeding floor space. Our Forest Floor® product adds thriving greenery into the central corridors, bringing the forest into Orewa Sands. The interior and exterior green walls were planted many months in advance and nurtured to maturity at the Outside In plant nursery, ensuring they were immediately impactful from the day of installation.
The planting palette evokes local forest textures while using species suited to interior conditions. Full-height proportions, layered foliage and cascading forms integrate seamlessly with the architecture, water feature and lighting, creating an immersive, multisensory experience designed for long-term performance.
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