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Hey! I'm Mark, Landscape Architect & Director of Adaptive Landscape Design.

With over a decade of experience, across Melbourne and Sydney in both design and construction, I've helped clients bring ideas to life with smart, practical design.

From residential sites to complex developments, commercial and civic spaces, I have created designs that balance creativity with construction know-how. My job is to make sure what we draw can actually be built, and built well.

Good design isn’t just how it looks, it’s how it functions.
Director - Mark Cappellari

Let's work together!

Whether you're envisioning a new space or seeking to transform an existing one, let's start a conversation. We'd love to hear from you

Servicing

Melbourne Metro and Regional Victoria

What our Clients Have to Say

We undertook a 10 month major house and garden renovation and have been living back home for a year now. Mark designed the soft and hard landscaping and was a delight to work with. It was a productive collaboration from beginning to end.

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We recently worked with Mark to design plans for our garden renovation, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Mark’s attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring every aspect of the design was thoughtfully considered.

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We started the journey of getting the planning permit from the council which involved a Landscape Plan.  Mark has stood out for his professionalism and quality of work. On time, impeccable attention to detail and effective in his communication. His calmness and patience cannot go unnoticed.

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BOROONDARA CITY COUNCIL
​​Landscape Architect Boroondara- Planning & Development Landscape Design
Working Within the Boroondara City Council Planning Framework

Landscape architecture within Boroondara requires careful response to established neighbourhood character, strong canopy tree expectations and high-quality garden outcomes consistent with ResCode (Clause 55) requirements. We support architect-led developments across suburbs such as Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell by preparing planning-ready landscape designs that integrate built form with meaningful landscape outcomes.

Planning considerations
  • Response to Clause 55 garden area and landscape character objectives

  • Canopy tree provision aligned with local urban forest strategies

  • Deep soil zone coordination 

  • Heritage-sensitive planting strategies

Landscape Design Response
  • Landscape plans for planning submissions

  • Clause 55 landscape response diagrams

  • Tree canopy and planting strategies

  • Private and communal open space design

  • Collaboration with architects and planners during planning and permit stages

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