Our Projects
See how Living Culture pergolas and shade structures turn everyday decks, patios, and backyards into all-weather living spaces.
Freestanding Tasman Beside the Pool
Paremoremo, AucklandTasman Freestanding Motorised Pergola · 5.9 × 3m At Gemma’s home in Paremoremo, the seating area sits beside the pool rather than against the house. A freestanding Tasman works...
6 × 3m Tasman Pergola in Junction Village
Junction Village, VictoriaTasman Freestanding Pergola · 6 × 3m Nicole’s patio runs along the back of the house, with the lawn starting straight after the paved area. A 6 ×...
Creating Two Covered Zones Around Ryan’s Pool
Ryan’s backyard includes two outdoor areas on opposite sides of the swimming pool: an elevated deck connected to the house and a separate paved lounge area near the far boundary....
Enclosing Luke’s Exposed Deck with a Glass Louvre Roof
Luke’s wrap-around timber deck connected two sections of the home but left the central outdoor area exposed to wind and changing weather across the open property. To provide greater protection...
Adding Adjustable Cover to Simon’s Exposed Deck
Simon’s large timber deck was positioned directly outside the home’s sliding doors, but the open area had no protection from strong sun or changing weather. To provide flexible coverage across...
A Pool Cabana Without Building a Pool House
At the far end of the pool sat a large concrete area with plenty of potential, but very little use. It was exposed to the sun, exposed to the wind,...
Creating a Poolside Lounge Area at Gemma's Home
Gemma already had a fantastic pool area, complete with a large outdoor sofa and plenty of space to relax. The challenge was that the seating area sat on an exposed...
Making a Bare Concrete Slab Usable in the Summer
A newly poured concrete pad is a solid foundation for an outdoor seating area, but on its own, it has a few practical limitations. Concrete absorbs a massive amount of...
Matthew’s Two Charcoal Pergolas for the Deck and BBQ Area
Matthew had two different spots in his backyard that needed cover: a wide timber deck attached to the house and a separate outdoor kitchen area. He used two matching charcoal...
Sheltering the Corner Patio at Ainsley Court
When a house is built with an inner corner courtyard and multiple sets of glass doors, it creates a natural hub for outdoor living. But without a roof, that setup...
A Custom Tasman Pergola for Tim’s Spa Pool Deck
A wide timber deck with a spa pool is a solid backyard setup. But sitting in the spa isn't very comfortable if you're getting hit by a cold breeze or...
Two 8-Metre Pergolas Completing a Massive Backyard
When you have a backyard this size—complete with a pool, glass fencing, and an outdoor fireplace—a single umbrella isn’t going to cut it. Ryan’s property in Auckland had all the...
Connecting the House to the Boat Shed: Lisa’s Dual Pergola Setup
When you have a deck that spans from your back door all the way to a boat shed, you have a lot of usable space—but also a lot of exposure....
Fireplace, Pergola, And A Backyard That Finally Gets Used
Some backyards are almost there. The lawn is in, the fireplace is built, the furniture is set out – but without shade or shelter, the space never quite becomes the...
A backyard dining space that actually gets used
Some patios spend half the year empty. Too bright at midday, too cold when the breeze picks up, too damp after a passing shower. Dan wanted the opposite: a place...
Julie’s Garden Room, Finished In White
Julie's brief was simple. Create a calm, elegant area for everyday living that still felt open to the garden. She also wanted privacy from the street and a touch of...
Pergola on a Windy Hillside Deck: A Cozy All-Weather Retreat
Some decks look beautiful in photos but are almost impossible to enjoy in real life. Too much wind, too much sun, and nowhere to hide when the weather turns. That...