Landscape Architecture Services
NV Design provides landscape architecture services for residential, commercial and specialist projects across Nelson and Christchurch.
From concept design and consent-ready documentation through to consulting and construction coordination, our services are structured to suit a range of project scales and complexities.
This high detail plan package is recommended for full scale residential and lifestyle block projects for a complete new landscape design.
This plan package is specific to our commercial clients and appropriate for a range of project sizes.
This plan package is recommended for the designs of a smaller, specific area of your landscape.
This option is perfect for clients who are building in new subdivisions or putting in new pools.
A range of consultation services are available ranging from advice for your garden to professional consultation services.
Project Management services are available to work with your chosen contractor if NV Design’s turnkey service offering is not available or selected.
How Our Design Process Works
Start your landscape architecture journey by speaking directly with our team to arrange a site meeting.
During your on-site consultation, we’ll explore your ideas, lifestyle needs, design inspiration and budget. We’ll also assess your site conditions, environmental factors and any council requirements that may influence the design.
If helpful, we can include 3D renderings to assist with visualising the proposed outcome.
Following the consultation, you’ll receive a tailored proposal outlining the recommended scope of work, deliverables and associated fees — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
01 | Consultation
Once you’ve accepted your quote, we begin preparing a bespoke landscape design tailored specifically to your property.
Each design responds to your brief, budget and site requirements, ensuring the outcome is both refined and practical.
Your plan package may include an inspiration board, material suggestions and planting recommendations to help you visualise the overall direction. For more complex sites, we also prepare schematic elevation drawings to clarify levels and spatial relationships.
02 | Concept Design
When your landscape plan is ready, we meet with you to present the design in detail.
This session gives you the opportunity to understand the design intent, ask questions, provide feedback and discuss any adjustments before moving forward.
To ensure clarity and transparency, we include one complimentary revision within your design package.
03 | Design Presentation
Our goal is to help you move from design to completion as smoothly as possible.
For Nelson–Tasman projects, we can coordinate a full turnkey construction service through our sister company, NV Landscapes (NVL), including pricing and project delivery. If your design includes a pool, we can also arrange pricing and installation through NV Pools.
Once construction is complete, the NV Maintenance team can provide ongoing care to keep your outdoor space looking its best year-round.
04 | Construction
FAQs
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If your project involves structural elements, level changes, consent requirements, or coordination with architects and builders, working with a landscape architect provides greater technical depth and documentation capability.
NV Design delivers landscape architecture services that go beyond planting plans, including consent-ready documentation, construction detailing and strategic site planning for complex residential and commercial projects.
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Yes. We provide landscape architecture services across Nelson–Tasman and Christchurch.
Full turnkey construction services are available within the Nelson–Tasman region. For Christchurch projects, we collaborate with trusted contractors or your preferred construction team to ensure your design is delivered accurately.
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Depending on the scope, your project may include:
Site consultation and design brief development
Concept design
Inspiration boards and material selections
Planting plans and schedules
Schematic elevations (for complex sites)
Consent-ready documentation
Construction detailing
We tailor each package to suit your site, goals and investment level.
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Costs vary depending on the size, complexity and documentation requirements of your project.
Following your initial consultation, we provide a tailored proposal outlining the recommended scope of work and associated fees, so you have clear expectations before proceeding.
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Yes. 3D renderings can be included within your design package to assist with visualising the final outcome. These are particularly helpful for complex sites or when significant structural changes are proposed.
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For Nelson–Tasman projects, we can coordinate full turnkey construction through NV Landscapes and NV Pools where required.
For Christchurch projects, we can work alongside trusted contractors or collaborate with your chosen builder to ensure the design intent is carried through to completion.
Project management support can also be provided.
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Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, builders and developers to ensure landscape architecture is integrated seamlessly into the overall project.
Early involvement often results in better spatial planning, clearer documentation and smoother construction outcomes.