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 residentail 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.
Design First. Build Smart. Enjoy It for Years.
Avoid these common issues:
Widley Different Construction Quotes
Having to solve design issues mid-build
Missing Info? Costly Variations or Delays
Poor Design Decisions, Budget Blowout
You reach out via our website, phone, or email to request a consultation. We’ll have a quick chat to understand your project needs, goals, and budget, and schedule a site meeting.
01 - Request a Consultation
We jump on a video call to learn more about your goals, site conditions, and design preferences. This is a chance to talk through inspiration, timelines, and budget. Following this, we send through a tailored fee proposal.
02 - Consultation & Briefing
Once we’re engaged, we’ll visit your site to take measurements, assess site conditions, and gather photos. From here we will develope your design based on your selected design pacakge until we reach the final product.
03 - Recieve Your Design
What We Offer
Concept Design
The big-picture vision. This is where we explore layout ideas, functional zones, planting themes, and overall style.
Why It Matters
It looks at the big-picture vision. This is where we explore layout ideas, functional zones, planting themes, and overall style.
Inclusions
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Site visit and client consultation
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Concept layout plan
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Functional zoning (entertaining, lawn, veggie beds, fire pit, etc.)
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Mood board and planting themes
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3 x round of revisions
Additional Options:
3D Renders for Visualisation
Detailed Design
This stage is about resolving the design. It takes your concept and fills in the detail, refining everything so the plan is practical, buildable, and aligned with your vision
Why It Matters
It creates a fully thought-out plan that can be accurately quoted and easily communicated to your landscaper or builder.
Inclusions
Includes everything in the Concept Stage Plus:
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Finalised layout plan
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Detailed planting plan (botanical names, pot sizes, quantities)
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Hardscape layout (surface finishes, material selections, levels)
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Detailed notes for decks, paving, retaining walls, etc.
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Material and planting schedules
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3 x round of revisions
Additional Options:
3D Renders for Visualisation
Construction Cost Estimate
Construction Documentation
This is the technical instruction manual for building your landscape. It includes all the detailed drawings and notes a contractor needs to follow during construction removing the guesswork.
Why It Matters
It make the construction process seamless, accurate, and efficient by giving the builder everything they need down to the last bolt.
Inclusions
Includes Concept Stage & Detailed Design Stage Plus:
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Fully dimensioned construction drawings
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Cross-sections and technical details
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Construction specification for materials and finishes
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Works specification suitable for tender or builder pricing
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2 Rounds of Revision + Feedback
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.
Client Review
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.
Client Review
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.
Client Review
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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
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Melbourne Metro and Regional Victoria