See architectural landscape elements at full scale, in Corten steel, powder-coated finishes and integrated light
Some landscape elements are best experienced in person. A photograph can capture their shape, but not always the way a two-metre planter commands a space, how light moves across a faceted surface, or how Corten steel’s rich tones sit alongside planting, paving and architecture.
This week, Archipello. will be at the Auckland Home Show, giving homeowners, landscape professionals and designers the opportunity to explore a selection of elements from the range at full scale.
The show runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Auckland Showgrounds in Greenlane. You will find Archipello. at Stand OD4, Hall 8.
Structure, definition and sculptural form
The Archipello. display will bring together planters, garden edging and retaining wall elements, showing how these different forms can work collectively across an outdoor space.
Retaining walls and edging samples will demonstrate how architectural steel can introduce definition without visually overwhelming the landscape. From clean, straight lines to flowing curves, these systems can shape garden beds, organise changes in level and create clear transitions between lawns, paths and planted areas.
Seeing the materials in person also offers a closer look at their profile, finish and strength. These are details that can make a meaningful difference when an outdoor space is viewed up close and used every day.
Distinctive Corten steel planters
Several of the Archipello. Corten steel planters will form key features within the display.
The Boxer planter brings a bold geometric presence through its distinctive 16-sided form. As light travels across each face, the surface shifts in tone, giving the planter a sense of depth and movement throughout the day.
In contrast, the Onyx planter is defined by a softer, organic silhouette. Its asymmetrical form introduces a sculptural quality that can become a focal point within a courtyard, entrance or planted garden.
The two-metre-long Ellipse planter will give visitors a true sense of how scale and curvature can influence a landscape. Its elongated profile draws the eye along the space, while its rounded form offers a softer counterpoint to linear architecture and paving. Used as a statement planter or a subtle spatial divider, Ellipse combines generous planting capacity with an unmistakable architectural presence.
Each planter will also provide an opportunity to see the evolving character of Corten steel. As the surface weathers, it develops the warm, distinctive patina that allows it to settle naturally among stone, timber, concrete and planting.
A different expression in powder-coated steel
Alongside the Corten elements, the display will include a powder-coated Carrez trough planter.
With its clean rectangular form and refined top edge, Carrez is well suited to contemporary outdoor spaces where strong lines and a controlled colour palette are central to the design. The trough format can define a boundary, create separation between outdoor zones or introduce planting along a terrace, entrance or hospitality area.
Seeing Corten and powder-coated steel together makes it easier to compare their different effects. Corten brings warmth and natural variation, while a powder-coated finish offers a more uniform expression that can complement architectural colours and surrounding materials.
Bringing landscape elements to life after dark
The Archipello. display will also feature the Circum planter with an In-Lite Ready profile, paired with an outdoor lighting system from In-Lux.
By day, Circum’s cylindrical form provides a calm, sculptural anchor for planting. As evening arrives, integrated lighting adds another dimension, introducing a soft glow around the planter and extending its visual presence beyond daylight hours.
The collaboration demonstrates how planting, architectural form and lighting can be brought together as one cohesive feature. Rather than adding illumination as an afterthought, the In-Lite Ready profile allows lighting to become part of the planter itself, creating atmosphere in courtyards, pool areas, entrances and outdoor entertaining spaces.
Talk with the Archipello. team
Whether you are planning a residential garden, working on a commercial landscape or simply exploring ideas for a future outdoor project, the Auckland Home Show is an opportunity to see how Archipello. elements look, feel and perform in person.
The Advance Landscape Systems team will be available to discuss product selection, scale, finishes, placement and installation, as well as the technical resources available to landscape architects, designers and specifiers.
Visit Archipello. at Stand OD4 at the Auckland Home Show, from 10 to 13 September at the Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane.
Come and experience the forms, finishes and possibilities of Archipello. for yourself.
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