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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MERRI-BEK CITY COUNCIL
Landscape Architect Merri-bek - Planning & Development Landscape Design
Landscape architecture within Merri-bek frequently requires a balance between urban density, strong landscape character and meaningful green infrastructure outcomes. We work alongside architects, planners and developers to prepare planning-ready landscape designs that respond to local policies, canopy tree expectations and the evolving character of inner-north neighbourhoods such as Brunswick, Coburg and Pascoe Vale.
Working Within the Merri-Bek Planning Framework
Projects within Merri-bek often involve:
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Maximising canopy tree provision within constrained sites
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Deep soil zones aligned with basement and built form layouts
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Sensitive response to neighbourhood character
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Integration of WSUD and sustainable planting strategies
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Rooftop and communal open space design for medium density developments.
Planning considerations
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Town planning landscape drawings
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Clause 55 and Clause 58 landscape responses
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Concept and design development packages
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Coordination with architectural teams
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Landscape strategies supporting planning submissions.
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External Town Planning Resources
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.
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
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Melbourne Metro and Regional Victoria