Adrian Morton Landscape Architects Ltd

17/07/2025

As the lead Landscape Architect, it is very rewarding to be part of the bridge design team that developed the opportunities to create a design that achieves outcome that is more than just a bridge! The design incorporates cultural design elements within the structure and abutments, while providing connectivity, plus incorporates public open spaces and forms a new 'gateway' that positively contributes to the character of Waikato River and Hamilton.

Being intimately involved in the design and delivery of a large infrastructure project provided excellent opportunities to develop and set strong urban design objectives from the onset (some 8 years ago), to achieve outstanding design outcomes. The project incorporates ecological street planting and wetlands with extensive native revegetation that provides continuous wildlife corridors. This is combined with open spaces, pa harakeke (national flax weaving collection), recreational opportunities as well as creating ecological habitat that contributes to the aesthetic value of the area and future residential development.

As project landscape architect, my role is about identifying and coordinating cultural design opportunities within the project, while developing close working relationship(s) with the cultural designer (Eugene Kara) to allow iwi the space for expression and connection with the landscape. This has resulted in enduring cultural design outcomes that adds additional 'richness' to the project.

This page has information on events, projects and major works requiring lane or road closures in Hamilton Kirikiriroa. 

26/06/2025

Here is an interesting project that I am currently involved in, providing a landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) to help deliver high quality infrastructure that integrates within the Hamilton Domain open space.

01/03/2024

AMLA Ltd provided the design inspiration, detailing and onsite involvement for the Hamilton Airport building and entrance upgrade. The project achieved a successful integration of cultural features to transform the building façade through the innovative use of materials to weave in a cultural narrative that creates a distinct experience for an estimated 800,000 annual travelers.

AMLA worked closely with iwi designer Eugene Kara to encapsulate the Pekapeka (NZ's endangered long tailed bat), that symbolises the space between ground and sky and references flight travel. This theming ties into the internal upgrade and provides a continuum of experience for visitors.

The rebrand and upgrade of Kirikiriroa/Hamilton Airport uses Shou Sugi Ban accoya timber from the Blackwood Project plus recycled kauri to frame the carved waharoa, while mimicking the peka peka form and fluttering flight path. The Airport's new logo brand has been incorporated into the wall mounted corten steel panels with the pattern designed to emphasise the pekapeka theme, which is further repeated in the machined pattern within the entrance concrete flooring.

Street furniture from Urban Effects (https://www.urbaneffects.co.nz/casestudies/hamilton-airport/) was selected to complement the design, particularly with their adaptability of the street furniture to incorporate Airport's logo design.

18/09/2019

Looking forward to being at the IFLA Conference over the next few days

09/03/2018

Rototuna High School Bike Track Project
The developed design proposals for Rototuna's new bike track project. The design incorporates concepts developed by the students that includes an outer 'pump' track circuit with an inner 'trick track'. The trick track provides the opportunity for students to design and construct various components that can be implemented over time. The design incorporates principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTED) with an observation point at the northern end for passive surveillance. Storm water has been managed through the use of levels optimising overland flows. Extensive planting has been incorporated to provide interest and areas of shade.

22/01/2018

Residential Garden - 28 The Boltons, Kensington

Situated in the prestigious location of the Boltons, London, the property underwent a significant extension and refurbishment programme. To complement the high quality re-development, the garden area was completely redesigned and upgraded to a standard to suit the upgraded property.

Trees and historic features around the property were retained and incorporated into the landscape design. Quality materials including limestone and granite set the tone of the garden with water features and pergolas reflecting the Middle Eastern origins of the Client.

The entire project was fully co-ordinated from the initial design stage through to detail design. Design input and specification development for all hardstanding materials was provided to ensure a high quality landscape environment was delivered. Regular site management and inspections were undertaken throughout the build to ensure the project was delivered to a high standard.