"Ocean’s Edge": Auckland Designer Strikes Gold with "Very Kiwi" Coastal Garden in China

Auckland designer Jules Moore secures her fifth international gold medal with "Ocean's Edge," a sculptural New Zealand-themed garden viewed by millions in China.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

A Coastal Masterpiece in Shenzhen

Ocean’s Edge was designed to fulfill a specific brief: connecting New Zealand with China. Moore chose to focus on seafood one of New Zealand's primary exports to the Chinese market as her central theme. The result is a surreal, sculptural tribute to the Pacific coastline that features:

Massive Sculptures: A giant shell crafted from cement and bamboo, and five oversized oysters made from chicken netting and plaster of Paris.

Marine Details: Giant kina (sea urchins) adorned with fake pearls and teal beads.

Native Flora: A plant palette featuring purple flax, lupins, and succulents.

Artistic Waves: Stainless steel structures mimicking the movement of the sea.