Swallow Point House

A coastal landscape on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour, designed to sit lightly within an exposed and deeply natural setting.

The landscape works closely with the architecture, with gardens and outdoor spaces woven between a series of low-profile structures. Sheltered courtyards and outdoor rooms respond to the harbour’s changing conditions, creating places to gather while providing protection from the wind and weather.

A predominantly native planting palette reinforces the connection to the surrounding landscape. Nīkau, pūriri, oioi and toetoe introduce layers of texture and movement, allowing the garden to feel established within its coastal setting rather than separate from it.

Across the site, the planting and outdoor spaces create a gradual transition from house to harbour, giving the architecture a sense of belonging within the landscape rather than treating the garden as a separate layer.