by Nick Oscilowski | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorised
Sam Moore is a Whanganui-based garden and planting designer whose work, under the Considerate Design name, is grounded in the idea that gardens are living systems — spaces that balance beauty, biodiversity, and functionality. It is, very broadly, an approach that gets...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorised
The Black Pine team is delighted to have contributed to two articles in the River City Press as part of a feature celebrating the opening of the Glasshouse restaurant, bar and conference facilities at The Avenue Hotel in Whanganui. This has been a massive project in...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorised
Gaining B Corp certification is a really intense process for any business, and it’s an achievement to be proud of. But it’s definitely not the end of the journey! Recertification happens every three years — and the criteria is arguably more rigorous than...
by Nick Oscilowski | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorised
For a recent showcase on residential architecture in the southern regions of New Zealand, Distinctive Designs Magazine ran a feature on a project we’re super proud to have designed: The Boulders Retreat in Cromwell. It’s a jaw-dropping location, the owners...
by Nick Oscilowski | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
“In front of an old villa in Whanganui, a wildflower garden flourishes where a large area of concrete had been removed and the existing lawn levelled.” We were stoked to have writer Phil Thomsen from New Zealand Gardener (Kaingaki Māra) magazine stop by...
by Nick Oscilowski | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorised
Hiring an architect can feel like a big step, but understanding what architects do and how the process works makes the journey much clearer. In this FAQ guide, we break down the essentials of working with an architect — from when to get in touch, what the design...
