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Our dedicated team combine extensive experience and expertise across the disciplines of landscape architecture, urban design, architecture and industrial design.

Martin Reeves

Director

Combining the practical with a highly creative design approach, Martin directs a collaborative, informed and spirited design office.

Martin balances a strong background in environmental and natural resource management with experience on large construction sites, urban regeneration and infrastructure works.

Considering how we can best inhabit our shared cultural environments is a fundamental aspect of his work as a Landscape Architect.

Martin is co-chair of the AILA Victoria Advocacy Committee for 2013/14. He is working on the Street14 competition and a responce to the Melbourne Plan 2050.

Qualifications

MLA (Master Landscape Architecture) University of Melbourne

Bachelor Planning and Design (Planning) (Hons) University of Melbourne

Registered Landscape Architect (AILA)

Key Projects

Eltham Town Square

North West Precinct Monash University

Bicycle Arrival Station, Monash University

Mooroolbark Train Station

Grovedale Train Station

Officer, Vicurban

Menzies Refurbishment, Monash University

Northcote Route 86 Tram Stop Upgrades and Streetscape Improvements (Melbourne Design Award 2013)

New Horizons Science and Research Building, Monash University Clayton Campus

Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows (2010 AILA Award for Urban Design)

Wedge Street Piazza, Werribee Town Centre

Dandenong Education Precinct (2011 AILA Award for Urban Design)

AgriBio, Major Projects VIC

Carrington road Box Hill

McKellar Centre, Geelong

Hume Secondary College, Broadmeadows

Systems Garden Refurbishment, Monash University

Greenwall, University of Adelaide New Engineering Building

Feasibility Studies for Fitzroy Gasworks site

Damon Obst

Director

Damon has a broad range of private and public sector experience within Australia and overseas. He applies his considerable experience across complex urban design, natural and infrastructure projects.

His design approach is governed by a commitment to progressive environmental and social outcomes through all scales of work, from precinct master planning to custom street furniture. Damon employs stong leadership in conceptual design thinking and the strategic direction of the office.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Planning and Design (Landscape Architecture) (Hons), University of Melbourne

Master of Design (Industrial Design), Swinburne University

Key Projects

Geelong City Centre Revitalisation

Hepburn Shire Streetscapes

Bio 21, University of Melbourne

Warrnambool City Centre Revitalisation

Northcote Route 86 Tram Stop Upgrades and Streetscape Improvements

New Horizons Science and Research Building, Monash University Clayton

Main Street Extension, Broadmeadows (2010 AILA award for Urban Design)

Wedge Street Piazza, Werribee

Hume Central Secondary College

Keysborough College Schools Regeneration

New Engineering Building, University of Adelaide

Kings Cross 10 Estates Urban Design Masterplan

Gary Ford

Director

Gary has practised as a Landscape Architect in Australia and overseas since graduating in 1999. He is motivated by the application of contemporary ideas and strategies within the field of Landscape Architecture.

Gary’s experience covers a diverse range of projects and he has an impressive attention to detail . Gary is committed to exceptional design in all aspects of a project.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons), University of Western Australia

Registered Landscape Architect (AILA)

Awards

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Prize 1998 (W.A. Group)

Key Projects

Haines Drive and Goddard Street Sports Precincts, Wyndham

Marysville Playspace

Dandenong Education Precinct

Halls of Residence Bicycle path, Monash University Clayton

Brimbank Parks Masterplan, Willys Ave and Kurung Dr Reserve

Buckingham Reserve, Brimbank

McGrath Road Wetland and Parks, Werribee

St. Leonards College, Brighton and Ibis Campuses

MLC Multipurpose and Science buildings

Kate Douglas

Senior Architect

Kate’s experience has been in design-focused architectural practices where the detail is as important as the spirit behind the very first concept.

She is particularly interested in public realm design that speaks to the community, either directly through a consultation process, or via the end experience of material and place.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons), University of Melbourne

Bachelor Planning and Design (Architecture), University of Melbourne

Registered Architect in Victoria since 2001

Key Projects

Coburg house extension

Small Plates cafe fitout Eltham

Landscape masterplan Catholic College Drouin

Aspect Estate Officer

Neighbourhood park at Arcadia, Officer

Lindfield Green schematic design shortlist, NSW

Taxi shelter, Melton

Gilles Street taxi shelter and amenities, Warrnambool

Community consultations Liebig Street Warrnambool

Camberwell Fresh Food Market renewal

Bendigo and Traralgon Stations masterplan with Hyder Consulting

Preston slider extension

Mooroolbark Station Community Hub with Hyder Consulting

Eltham Town Square

Shelters, Goddard St and Hogans Rd Reserves

Systems Garden, Monash University Clayton

Marysville playspace shelter

Melba Park playground

Nick Stephenson

Senior Architect

As a registered Architect, Nick has worked on a broad range of projects from residential commissions to complex institutional buildings. The common thread in his approach across all projects is one of inventiveness and a commitment to environmental awareness.

Nick enjoys the challenge of interpreting and incorporating client briefings and offers a conscientious yet creative approach to architecture. A sound grounding in residential practice means that Nick is capable of covering the breadth of the architectural process.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons), Deakin University

Associate Diploma Architectural Drafting, RMIT TAFE

Diploma of Photoimaging (Commercial Photography), RMIT TAFE

Certificate IV Photoimaging (Commercial Photography), RMIT TAFE

Registered Architect in Victoria since 2007

Key Projects

Grovedale Station

Hepburn Shire streetscape masterplans

Eltham Town Square design proposals

Eaglehawk Performance Pavilion

Wedge Street Piazza cafe

Wedge Street Piazza Werribee, 3D visualisation and documentation

‘Bright AMP’ Pioneer Park masterplan

New Horizons, Monash University, 3D visualisation

North West Precinct, Monash University

National Worker’s Memorial competition, Canberra

(2012 Finalist)

McKellar Centre, Geelong

Australian Red Cross Blood Service, West Melbourne

Northcote Tram Stop upgrades

Peter Wilson

Senior Landscape Architect

Peter has a wide range of experience on public a private sector projects. While working at the City of Casey, he developed a strong appreciation of the challenges of public realm projects from concept and consultation through to construction and on going place management.

Peter has a keen interest in sustainable design practice, integration of art and landscape architecture, WSUD and native planting design. His science background gives him a strong understanding of ecology and landscape systems.

Peter is currently undertaking a mentorship to become an AILA registered landscape architect.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) (Hons) RMIT University

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Monash University

Key Projects

Hepburn, Glenlyon, Trentham, Creswick and Clunes Streetscape Planning and Design

Nunawading Retail Precinct, Whitehorse City Council

MB Baths Precinct Study, Bayside City Council

Bio21, University of Melbourne, DesignInc Melbourne

Mitcham Shopping Centre, Whitehorse City Council

Moore Street Gateway Footscray Park, Maribyrnong City Council

Castlemaine Secondary College - Stage 2, Bayside City Council

Acer Building Redevelopment Camberwell, ARM Architecture

Healesville Township Improvement Projects, Yarra Ranges Shire

University of Melbourne School of Engineering Courtyards, DesignInc Melbourne

Warburton Township Improvement Projects, Yarra Ranges Shire

Brighton Grammar Annandale Pavilion, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects

Station Street Mitcham, Whitehorse City Council

Aberfeldie Riverfront Park, City of Moonee Valley

Sandringham Village Streetscapes, Bayside City Council

Mossfiel Reserve Development, Wyndham City Council

Emerald Lake Sedimentation Basins, Cardinia Shire

Oakleigh Activity Centre Streetscapes, City of Monash

Phil Smith

Landscape Architect

Phil has an extensive history in nursery, landscape and public amenity horticulture. His interest in urban ecology, permaculture and connection to land led to a career in Landscape Architecture. Phil studied and worked in the Netherlands, fostering and interest in water management and design and how landscapes work as a ecological and social space. His work looks to increase human connection to landscape and ecology.
Phil has taught and worked at RMIT, Melbourne Uni and Delft Technical University (Netherlands). Phil is an AILA registered landscape architect.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture)

Masters of Landscape ArchitectureRMIT University

Registered Landscape Architect AILA

KEY PROJECTS

University of Melbourne, Werribee Campus

Riverwalk, Weribee

Sandringham Village Streetscapes, Sandringham

Station Street, Mitcham

High St, Northcote

Reservoir Streetscape Redevelopment

Darebin Parklands Water Treatment System

Hive Community Garden, Preston East

Docklands 72HR Challenge

CERES Environment Park Site Centre

Rotterdam Architecture Bienale

Dylan Cuthers

Landscape Architect

Dylan has been involved in the design of residential, commercial and aged care developments across Australia during his career as a Landscape Architect. He also has experience with visual impact assessments across a range of infrastructure projects from windfarms to telecommunications.

Through his studies and project experience, Dylan has aquired skills and practical expertise that he has applied to a wide range of environmental and design challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Design, Landscape Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington

KEY PROJECTS

(Outlines)

Habitat Residential Development Tarneit

Station Street Mitcham

(for Previous Employers)

Lihir Village PNG

Shell Foreshore Regeneration Project

Mine closure landform design WA

Nanjing Lkae Masterplan China

Croydon Shopping Centre

500 Burke Street Melbourne

Mingarra Retirement Village Croydon

Darlington Wind Farm Vic

Dave Bailey

Landscape Architect

As a registered landscape architect, Dave has been engaged in the design of residential subdivision, infrastructure, streetscape and educational projects within both the public and private realm across Australia. His passion for best practice horticultural design is apparent in the value he places on appropriate use of plants, a skill cultivated during his time working in landscape construction and maintenance.

Dave realises the important balance betweenaesthetics and functionality, by looking to createplaces that are a harmony of hard landscapesoftened by creative planting, producing a highquality functional outcome.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma of Landscape Architecture QUT
Bachelor of Built Environment (Landscape Architecture) QUT
Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape) Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Registered Landscape Architect
Graduate Certificate of Arboriculture (currently completing) University of Melbourne

Key Projects

Aspect Residential Development, Stages 10-12, Officer – Satterley Property Group

Arcadia Development, Officer – Satterley Property Group

Clydevale Residential Development

AbiwoodRiverdale Residential Development

APDRamlegh Springs Residential Development

Sarah Ryan

Landscape Architect

Sarah completed her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia in 2006 and began her Melbourne career at Outlines in 2012.

Through both her studies and experience in private practice Sarah brings to her position a desire to create innovative and environmentally responsible design solutions which are site specific, functional and ecologically sustainable. Sarah also has a keen interest in natural systems and the diverse flora of Australia.

Sarah is currently undertaking a Master of Environment at Univeristy of Melbourne.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture University of Western Australia

Master of Environment University of Melbourne

Key Projects

Aspect Estate, Officer - Development Victoria

Arcadia Estate, Officer - Satterly

Ballarat Community Health Primary Care Facility - DesignInc

Bellbridge Masterplan - Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects

Bendigo Catholic College - ThomsonAdsett

Blackburn Station Village, Blackburn - City of Whitehorse

Carrington Rd Streetscape Renewal, Box Hill - City of Whitehorse

Castlemaine Secondary College, Blakely Rd Campus - Y2 Architects

Dallas Brooks Community Primary School - McBride Charles Ryan

Gum Scrub Creek, Officer - Places Victoria

Harpley Estate Wetlands and Drainage Reserve, Wyndham Vale South - Lend Lease

Martin Street Activity Centre, Brighton - City of Bayside

Monash Clayton Mosque - Monash University

Nunawading Retail Precinct - City of Whitehorse

Pascoe Vale South Prinary School - MGS Architects

The Peninsula School Science Centre - McIldowie Partners Architects

Werribee South Foreshore - Wyndham City Council

Wyndham Vale South Reserve - Wyndham City Council

Michelle Fan

Senior Landscape Architect

Michelle is experienced with projects on sensitive sites involving heritage, environmental overlays and revegetation. Project types which she has worked on over the years range from childcare, public realm, education, commercial, private residential, and residential developments, covering various stages from concept, master planning, town planning, documentation, contract administration to presentation graphics.

She is particularly motivated by projects which serve the broader community with a social agenda. She enjoys applying environmentally sustainable principles to support the design and together with a pragmatic approach to detailing, she seeks to deliver an enduring design aesthetic. She is also interested in exploring biomimicry in projects, and revealing the natural processes of the environment to educate the community. Michelle values a collaborative approach to projects with diverse consultants and individual specialists to deliver a strong and unique outcome.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Architecture University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Planning and Design University of Melbourne

Registered Landscape Architect

Key Projects

Local Open Space Reserve, Arcadia Estate, Officer – Satterley

Drainage Reserve, Arcadia Estate, Officer – Satterley

Playgrounds Improvement Program – Bayside City Council

Simon Meade

Landscape Architect

After completing his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at RMIT University, Simon undertook his Masters of Landscape Architecture, following a year of working within the industry.

Through his studies and experience in private practice Simon brings a passion for technical detail and site specific design which is developed through community consultation. Simon also has a keen interest for process driven design and understanding the complex systems which appear within the landscape.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture RMIT University

Master of Landscape ArchitectureRMIT University

Key Projects

Geelong City Centre Revitalisation works

Scoreby Recreation Reserve and Shopping Centre

Melton Town Centre, Melton

Clearwood Drive Sports Ovals, Truganina

Bellbridge Reserve, Albury

Cathryn Kohn

Landscape Architect

Cathryn began her landscape architecture career in Melbourne in 1999 after completing her degree in Perth and has been based in Melbourne ever since. Whilst maintaining her ‘other’ career as a musician, she has attained a wealth of experience from her work on many landscape architecture and urban design projects. With a passion for Sustainable Design that began with conservation work in her youth, Cathryn carries through these beliefs in her design and documentation work at Outlines.

Qualifications

After completing her Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design at RMIT University, Bec commenced at Outlines as a Graduate Landscape Architect.

Bec undertook her Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture as it exemplified both her passion for creative design and the natural environment. Bec is passionate about site specific designs that are influenced by the environment in which the design sits. She appreciates designed landscapes which are cohesive with the project surrounds and is interested in positively influencing environmental spaces because of the social and ecological benefits which follow.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture RMIT University

Monique Holmes

Graduate Landscape Architect

After completing her Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design from RMIT University in 2016, Monique worked in the field of Landscape Design. Monique's interest in landscape processes and their greater effects within the landscape influenced her design work in range of studios she completed throughout University. Monique's interest in plants and horticulture has lead her to further her knowledge and education in a Diploma of Horticulture. Monique commenced work at Outlines in 2017 as a Graduate Landscape Architect.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture RMIT University