Robin Shafer and the Shafer Design team involve clients in the design process from the very beginning, being sensitive to their needs and the characteristics of the existing landscape and architecture.
Rather than imposing our
own style on a client’s garden, we prefer to act as tools, by which
the clients can use our talent and experience to bring their own ideas
to life.
Past
clients have appreciated our open communication and willingness to create a design which is unique to their tastes and
lifestyles. We prefer to keep away from fads and flashy designs which
can quickly date - instead we work towards simple, timeless gardens
which will maintain their integrity for years to come.
Robin Shafer (B. Hort)
Robin Shafer is a well-known landscape designer and author, creating
urban and rural gardens throughout New Zealand for over 25 years. Her
work was featured in the recently published book 'Gardens by Top NZ
Designers'. She was head judge for the Landscaping NZ 2006 and 2008
National Awards. She judges for Ellerslie Flower Show.
Guy Brackebush (BLA Hons)
Guy is a qualified Landscape Architect graduating from Lincoln in 1993 and has worked with Robin for nearly 15 years. Living in the Rodney District, he brings design skills and extensive experience and plant knowledge to the office.
Joe Yuhyung Cho (BLA)
Joe is a new NZ resident. He graduated as a landscape architect in 1999 in Korea and has worked with Robin now for 2 years. He brings extensive technical knowledge and computer skills allowing the office to produce high quality drawings.
