Planting at Pacific Lakes Retirement Village brings warmth, softness and connection into a series of relaxed communal spaces.
Client
Generus Living Group
Location
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Collaborators
Architect Peddle Thorpe & Interiors Space Studio
Awards
International Biophilic Design Awards – Platinum
Photographer
Greenery for communal living
Working alongside the natural material palette and generous interior volumes at Pacific Lakes Retirement Village, planting adds softness, texture and movement throughout the shared spaces. The greenery enhances the relaxed atmosphere of the village while maintaining a refined and understated aesthetic. Within the conservatory, conceived as a winter garden, planting introduces vitality and calm into the light-filled interior.
Calm, sculptural, timeless
Positioned throughout dining, lounge and circulation spaces, greenery helps create environments that feel calm, welcoming and socially connected. Natural planting softens the scale of the interiors while contributing to a more relaxed and restorative atmosphere, encouraging people to gather, connect and spend time comfortably.
Statement plants were positioned within textured ceramic vessels supplied by the client, adding depth and character while maintaining a restrained planting palette. Simple yet sculptural species create focal moments throughout the interiors without overwhelming the surrounding architecture, the result is a timeless greenery installation that enhances everyday life at Pacific Lakes.
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