Responsible for some of the most iconic recent residences & gardens within his hometown and beyond, designer, gardener and writer, Micheal Mansvelt is an award winning creative – transforming space across the mediums of Architecture, Interiors & Landscape.
Michael Mansvelt Design
Architecture & Interiors
Celebrated designer Michael Mansvelt works confidently between Architecture and Interior space. Known for results that both honour the historic and imbue new locations with depth beyond their years, the studio offers a deeply personal approach. Stylishly layering texture and colour, stunning spaces are created that are timeless yet uniquely tailored. Curating contemporary and classic elements, results are sophisticated yet welcoming retreats that inspire and endure.
Micheal is pictured in his interesting and inviting personal residence.
Michael Mansvelt Design
Landscape
With nearly 30 years of experience transforming gardens into refined, living works of art, Michael Mansvelt Design draws on inspiration from Aotearoa’s natural beauty. Landscapes are crafted to harmonise with their surroundings, blending native and exotic flora in thoughtfully structured spaces that invite exploration and tranquility. Our expertise in identifying areas to highlight, and layered design creates immersive sanctuaries that evolve with the seasons, ensuring each garden offers enduring elegance and a unique sense of place.
Michael is pictured in the nursery he has established to grow quality plants for his landscaping clients.
Michael Mansvelt Design
Services
The interdisciplinary capacity of this studio makes us a perfect fit for clients seeking cohesion and connectivity between built structures, interior finishes and the garden beyond.
Michael Mansvelt Design provides a comprehensive service, guiding clients from the initial concept phase through to plant and product selection, construction, and project management if required. Whether transforming a garden, reimagining an interior, or designing a home from the ground up, the team works closely with clients to bring their vision to life – always with an emphasis on creating spaces that inspire and endure.
Michael Mansvelt Design
Book
The polymathic career of Micheal Mansvelt has included work in television and broadly published writing. Everyday Opulence explores his philosophy that luxury is accessible to everyone, regardless of design budget or spatial constraints. In the book, Mansvelt offers practical tips and creative ideas for enhancing one’s environment, showing that elegance can be woven into the fabric of everyday life. He advocates for a design approach where opulence is not reserved for the extraordinary but can be integrated into the daily, transforming any space into a haven of comfort and sophistication.
Available in all good books retailers, signed copies are also sold through Jungle Nurseries.
