Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 1 New Zealand | Page 128

have a west-facing outdoor living area.
In fact, the way the dappled light changes
during the day is one of the delights of
the property. We added a row of banjo
fig trees along one boundary. These are
underplanted with low-maintenance,
ornamental ginger plants that help to
screen the property.”
To improve the home’s indoor-outdoor
connection, the flat roof was extended
over the patio, and the corner of the living
room opened right up. A new barbecue
area was created at one side.

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