- Generous outdoor living areas, including a courtyard and a 45m2 deck, were built.
- A large level lawn area has been created by constructing a timber retaining wall.
- Paths and steps linking house and shed have been designed at interesting angles.
- A mixture of NZ native plants provides shelter from the prevailing wind.
- Design planned for the production of an orchard and a raised vegetable garden.
- Ornamental planting is near the house, with specimen trees for screening and lining the driveway.
