Mark Newdick
Growing up among the mountainous landscapes of Te Wai Pounamu inspired Mark to study Resource Management (planning and ecology) and Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University. He then worked in Australia and Britain for several years designing heritage gardens and contemporary public squares. These experiences have influenced his work ever since.
Since starting his own practice in 2006, Mark has become one of New Zealand’s most celebrated garden designers who’s work is frequently featured in books and magazines and garnering dozens of local, national and international awards and competition wins.
Mark is a registered member of Tuia Pito Ora, The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) and has been consistently recognised as an industry leader through thier awards program.
Mark’s work seeks to reconcile the lifestyle of the client, the architecture of the home and the broader landscape context to create harmonious, practical and beautiful spaces.
He prides himself on listening carefully to his clients and understanding their particular needs and aspirations. From the very first consultation to the end of the construction process, Mark works hard to maintain a strong rapport with clients, ensuring the process is fruitful and enjoyable.
Services:
On-site initial consultations to understand client needs and discuss options.
Brief development, in writing, to check everyone is on the same page.
Concept design:
this is where most of the design thinking is done.
clear illustrations, often in 3D, to ensure clients understand the ideas and can give feedback on them. Illustrations often include hand and CAD drawings, 3D modelling, precedents images, materials and planting palettes.
Design development to ensure the project works in all respects, including budget testing before getting too detailed.
Detailed design for complex or consentable hard landscape such as:
retaining walls
pools
pergolas and car ports
elevated decks
driveways, paving, ramps, steps etc.
Soft landscape, including:
planting design using native and exotic plants
edible landscapes
rongoā Māori planting
planting design for drought tolerance, water sensitivity and climate resilience.
Building and Resource Consents.
Landscape and visual assessments for design projects.
Construction observation and project management.
On site planting setout.
Maintenance and management plans.
Mark was a founding director of the Local Landscape Architecture Collective and sometimes drawing on their support for larger, public projects.
Mark also has strong links with many of New Zealand’s best architects as well as engineers, surveyors and other allied construction professionals.
He has a close working relationship with several contractors spanning almost 2 decades to make the construction process stress free.
Allied contractors:
MAC’s Landscapes
Allied contractors:
Press
2024 NZ House and Garden Magazine: The Webb Street Garden
2024 The Post: The Webb Street Garden
2024 House and Garden Magazine: Raumati Garden
2023 Dwell Magazine: The Bunker with Patchwork Architecture
2023 HOME Magazine: Te Whare Māra
2023 Architecture Now: Te Whare Māra
2019 Secrets of Small Gardens: Inner City Garden, City Rooftop and Totara Road
Your Home and Garden: Totara Road
2018 HOME Magazine: Webb Street Garden
2017 NZILA award winner workbook
2016 House and Garden magazine: Eastbourne House
2016 Stuff: Mt Victoria Parterre
2014 Architecture Now
2013 Landscape Architecture New Zealand
2012 Contemporary Gardens of New Zealand: Pauatahanui Garden and The Gardener Garden
2011 HOME magazine: The Gardener Garden
2010 Dominion Post
2008 House and Garden magazine
2007 HOME magazine: The Small Garden
2007 House and Garden magazine: The Lamb Garden