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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.
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.
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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.
Client Review
Landscape architecture within Maroondah often balances suburban character with increasing residential density. Planning submissions typically require landscape responses aligned with ResCode (Clause 55), ensuring canopy provision, functional open space and integration with local streetscape character.
Working Within the Maroondah City Council Planning Framework
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Garden area compliance and landscape integration
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Tree canopy provision for townhouse developments
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Managing level changes and retaining landscapes
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Landscape character consistent with established suburbs
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Functional private open space design.
Planning considerations
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Planning-ready landscape documentation
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Clause 55 landscape response strategies
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Site-responsive planting and canopy design
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Collaboration with architects during planning phases.
Landscape Design Response
View the Maroondah City Council Planning Scheme
View Maroondah City Council Infrastructure and Landscape Guidelines