Claire Mahoney Landscape Studio is an Auckland based landscape design practice working on projects throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Focused on creating resilient, site-specific gardens, projects range from small inner-city courtyards to large scale ecologically driven landscapes.
Focused on creating resilient, site-specific gardens, projects range from small inner-city courtyards to large scale ecologically driven landscapes.
Putaputaweta in flower
Maungawhau Garden
Maungawhau Garden
Grey Lynn Garden
Maungawhau Garden
Native Coastal Landscape
Herne Bay House, Group Architects 1975
The studio is research-based, and understanding the existing conditions and context of each site is fundamental to my approach. Drawing from a wide range of influences, years of hands-on experience in gardens and working with leading architects, I’ve refined a methodology to create gardens and landscapes that respond authentically to their environment.
Prioritising a diversity of plant species and subtle detailing, the studio focuses on selecting plants and materials that feel right for each project; from the inspiration of natural plant communities and understanding how species interact within their ecosystems, to working with specialist craftspeople.
After initially training in fine arts, then undertaking a diploma in landscape design, I established my studio in 2020. An interest in horticulture and ecology has taken me to a variety of places; from working with DOC on Hauturu (Little Barrier) to training under Fergus Garrett at Great Dixter in the UK.
Working with a range of skilled practitioners, my offering is tailored to each project’s needs.
— Initial Consultation
— Concept Development
— Planting Design
— Masterplans
— Implementation
— Ongoing Garden Care
For further details of my process and additional case studies, please email the studio.
Email enquiries
info@clairemahoneystudio.com
+64 21 156 8369
Studio
AXIS Building, 1/1A 1 Cleveland Rd,
Parnell, Auckland, 1010
@clairemahoneystudio