As a qualified architect and landscape design student, I’m offering a Landscape Design service for any residential projects in metropolitan Melbourne, starting from a base fee of $500 a pop, depending on the scale of the project. Generally, this design service is for town planning application purposes, however, I am in contact with many landscape gardeners and tradies, and can recommend some names should you wish to proceed with the construction of the design.

So what does $500 get you?

• a site visit from me
• a distillation of your brief
• a concept plan drawn up – either sketched or CAD-ded up
• delivery of the Landscape Plan via email in PDF format

Here’s how I design:

• architectural spatial characteristics – a usable garden where you have outdoor rooms and different spaces to experience in your garden
• work to your brief – let’s achieve a mutual positive outcome!
• always always always use species of plants native to Australia
• recommend low water usage with plant selection, mulch and irrigation specification
• use of plants local to the area, if your council has a recommended plant list
• design to achieve a town planning permit – work with the council to achieve their goals for a mutual benefit

If this is a service you’re interested in, email me esther@socialarchitect.com.au, and let’s have a chat and we’ll figure out a quote. Would love the opportunity to design your sustainable garden with you!

[Examples of work as approved by Nillumbik Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Shire Council - notorious for being tough on protecting local flora and fauna!]