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POINTS OF VIEW

Words of wisdom from a relative resonated in Catherine David’s mind when she was redesigning her garden. “My aunt Margaret advised me to consider what it looks like from inside the house,” says the Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland product designer.

A creative spirit such as Catherine might naturally see the value in appreciating beauty from multiple viewpoints, but it’s not something everyone would consider. This is the level of thought that has formed the foundation of the Ōrākei Creek property

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