STAFF
Our dedicated team combine extensive experience and expertise across the disciplines of landscape architecture, urban design, architecture and industrial design.Martin Reeves
DirectorCombining 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
DirectorDamon 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
DirectorGary 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
Karsha Dickinson
AssociateKarsha has been engaged in the master planning and design of large scale parks and urban design projects within the public realm. Her training as urban designer allows her to integrate projects on both a planning and design level. Karsha is passionate about successful project outcomes.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture), RMIT
Bachelor of Applied Science (Planning)(Hons), RMIT
Registered Landscape Architect (AILA)
Key Projects
VicUrban at Officer Eastern Neighbourhood
VicUrban at Officer Major Activity Centre
Wedge Street Piazza, Werribee
Hobsons Bay Playspace Strategy
St Leonards College, Brighton
Kensington Primary School
Peter Wilson
Senior Landscape ArchitectPeter 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.
Kate Douglas
Senior ArchitectKate’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
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
Dylan Cuthers
landscape architectDylan 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 architectAs 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
Simon Meade
Landscape ArchitectAfter 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.
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
Cathryn Kohn
Landscape ArchitectCathryn 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
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Western Australia
Key Projects
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.
Ben Houghton
landscape architectWorking since 2010 as a landscape architect, Ben has gained experience across a wide range of civic, educational, masterplanning and residential projects. Specialising in documentation, digital graphics and 3D modeling, Ben is able to deliver high quality outcomes at all stages of the design process, from sketch design through to construction documentation and marketing graphics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture University of Melbourne
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Jenny Smith Gardens
Ziebell Landscape Architecture
MDG
Rush Wright Associates
KEY PROJECTS
(for previous employers)
University of Melbourne Arts Precinct Masterplan
University of Melbourne Baillieu Library Redevelopment
Deakin University Burwood Hwy frontage
Sandhurst Clubhouse precinct Masterplan
Bairnsdale CBD masterplan
Boroondara Civic Centre
Livvy's Place playground
Grishaw House
Mandy Treadwell
landscape architectMandy combines landscape architecture skills and qualifictions with a wide range of experience on large engineering projects in the private sector.
Mandy has a keen interest in, native plants, WSUD and green roofs. Her engineering background gives her a strong understanding of integrated systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Environments (Landscape Architecture) Universityof Melbourne
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)Monash University
Key Projects
Liebig Street Warrnambool Streetscape Documentation
Satterly Arcadia and Habitat Streetscape Plans
Buloke Shire Streetscape Masterplan
Alison Monkhouse Chapel expansion
Tech Ooi
landscape architectSince completing his Masters in Landscape Architecture in 2012, Tech has been involved in a variety of projects in the field of Landscape Architecture, ranging from community-oriented to speculative, with scales ranging from master-planning to detail design. Through his studies and past experiences, Tech has acquired a wide range of skills that he has applied to address a number of design challenges.
True to his name, Tech is interested in all matter of things digital and techniques to bring them to life in the real world. This includes visualization, 3D modeling and rapid prototyping.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture RMIT University
Master of Landscape ArchitectureRMIT University
Key Projects
University of Melbourne Werribee CampusRiverwalk, Werribee
The VRI, TraralgonGet Sunflowered
Latrobe ValleyNature’s Cathedral, Sydney