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Education
Introduction
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design offer an opportunity to create external environments that are not only beautiful and artfully designed, but also places of learning which are ‘fertile ground’ for the exchange of ideas, socialisation, imagination, reflection and reverie; a setting for the cultivation of the mind and body.
The education market is now more competitive than ever and this challenge invites a number of questions. How can educational institutions and schools be a point of difference where they attract, engage and retain their students? How can the external environment encourage interesting and flexible ways of learning? How can it connect with buildings, both existing and new to encourage a sense of a dynamic and strong learning community where students feel they belong?
Why TCL ?
As Australia’s most awarded Landscape Architects with a strong and growing international reputation, TCL have successfully undertaken numerous projects with colleges, secondary and primary schools, universities and other tertiary institutions. We are also renowned for designing inspirational and engaging play and interpretive learning environments.
TCL’s wide ranging experience has provided us with the opportunities to explore the many facets of contemporary educational experience in both urban and regional contexts.
We bring to each project the following:
Robust and Meaningful Visions
TCL are renowned for masterplans and conceptual designs that respond to their context and provide compelling visions for the future. Designs that are owned by all stakeholders, from school boards, principal, staff and students.
The landscape is a sensual place which integrates mind and body, reason and feeling, intellect and the senses, and acts as a counterpoint to the mental realm of the interior education spaces in which more formal learning occurs.
A Distinctive Identity
TCL appreciate the importance of providing a positive and strong identity, one that is site responsive and celebrates a love of learning and discovery.
An Appreciation of New Pedagogies and Technologies
TCL facilitate new ways students can engage with external spaces including collaborative and cross disciplinary learning, the integration of wi-fi, digital media and creative technologies, research hubs, the 24 hours campus, external tutorial and meeting spaces, private study areas, landscape as research, social interaction and the recognition of difference and diversity, meeting nodes, flexible platforms for events, music, drama and a multitude of recreational pursuits.
A Collaborative Approach
TCL are recognised for our love of collaborating with clients, stakeholders and other consultants to create an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Playful and Imaginative
TCL delight in creating imaginative and thematic play spaces, as well as immersive, non- didactic interpretive learning environments.
Research
Our recent projects and the Directors Perry Lethlean and Kate Cullity’s recent Phd studies have investigated a number of areas including the meaning of ‘The New Civic’ - a design attitude of public space which encourages a multi-layered experience of exchange, interaction and acceptance of diversity and difference. These are places defined by the everyday experience they facilitate, as much as their spatial form.
Another area of research investigation is how the beauty and aesthetics of an environment can facilitate the creation of and care for a more sustainable environment.
As Australia’s most awarded Landscape Architects with a growing international reputation, TCL have successfully undertaken numerous projects with colleges, secondary and primary schools, universities and other tertiary institutions.
Masterplans /Framework Plans
TCL have delivered public realm masterplans and framework plans for many educational institutions and complex urban projects. Each are characterised by a deep understanding of the individual culture and character of the site and a compelling and poetic design led vision for their future.
This is followed by “key moves”, the key enabling acts that will achieve the vision. These are the fundamental design gestures that must be delivered to achieve the shared ambition.
Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC
Genazzano FCJ College, VIC
Greater Dandenong Masterplan, VIC
La Trobe University Bundoora
Masterplan, VIC
La Trobe University Bendigo Masterplan, VIC
Monash University Caulfield Campus
Green, VIC
Monash University Clayton Campus Eastern
Precinct Landscape, VIC
North Terrace Precincts Redevelopment
Framework Plan and Masterplan, SA
RMIT Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Campus, Vietnam
South Australian Integrated Cultural Campus Masterplan, SA
University of Melbourne Northern Precinct Framework Plan, VIC
University of Melbourne Landscape Framework Plan, VIC
University of Melbourne Urban Framework Plan, VIC
University SA Mawson Lakes, SA
University of SA East Campus, SA
University Sunshine Coast, QLD
University of Western Sydney, NSW
Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga Masterplan, SA
The Landscape Framework Plan for Vietnam’s RMIT, Ho Chi Minh City Campus, provides an overall landscape vision for the Campus that enables its implementation over subsequent years.
The Campus is comprised of a sports precinct, residential precinct and
academic buildings. The Framework Plan aims to create a landscape that provides a green haven within a developing urban context; one which enables a stimulating vibrant and supportive environment for students, staff and community.
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
RMIT International University Vietnam
In 2006-2007 TCL undertook the landscape component of a full review of the 1995 inaugural campus masterplan. Working with the principal consultants Architects Guida Moseley Brown, extensive consultation was undertaken with University staff and external stakeholders.
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
University of the Sunshine Coast Masterplan
The landscape masterplan sets out projects, materials, plant species and staging which provides a comprehensive framework for future growth.
TCL have prepared a comprehensive landscape masterplan for the campus which provides a framework for redeveloping existing open spaces and guiding future growth. This has been an important step in defining the campus identity and providing links with the newly developed adjacent town centre.
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
University South Australia, Mawson Lakes
...a consolidated vision that links and integrates the campus with the adjacent urban edges and natural landscapes, particularly water bodies.
Jury Citation - Awards 2007 AILA (SA) Award for Planning in Landscape Architecture
The Landscape Framework Plan for Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus provides the strategic direction for its public spaces, as well as implementation guidelines for the ongoing development of the Campus.
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
University of Melbourne Landscape Framework Plan
The Framework Plan develops a high quality public realm setting on the Parkville campus, enhancing Melbourne University’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading tertiary education and research institutions.
Framework Attributes
Activated Spaces Within the Spine Greening Via Corridors and Avenues A Fine Grain Network
Reinforcing the University’s Botanical Garden New Rooms Edge Identity
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga isAdelaide’s premier open space situatedin the centre of the city. The proposedmasterplan for this highly symbolic sitebrings together the many disparate forceswhich have traditionally competed forthe space. Through a thorough designexploration and extensive consultationthe TCL team developed a plan whichis widely accepted by the community,stakeholders and decision makers.
This bold, flexible and elegant scheme creates a new heart of the city, housing
a multitude of events while also telling stories of the cultural significance of theplace and providing a quiet refuge within the city.
Awards2012 AILA (SA) National Landscape Architecture
Award for Urban Design; Victoria Square/
Tarndanyangga Urban Regeneration Project
Adelaide, 2011 AILA (SA) Landscape Architecture
Excellence Award for Urban Design; Victoria
Square/Tarndanyangga Urban Regeneration Project
Adelaide
The Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Urban Regeneration Project proposes a new urban form for Adelaide’s six hectare central square that reinscribes the space as the symbolic, civic heart of the city in a truly meaningful way.
Jury Citation - 2012 AILA National Landscape Architecture Award for Urban Design
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
Victoria Square/ TarntanyanggaMasterplan
The North Terrace PrecinctsRedevelopment Masterplan provides avision for the entire length of North Terraceincluding forecourts to the adjacent cultural institutions and University.
The $60 million plan (2001) establishes guiding principles and design outcomes which form the basis of all current and future stages of the project. The foundational principle is to establish a generous pedestrian zone along the north side of the street which has both sufficient integrity and strength to read as a single place, yet be responsive to the many urban conditions that abut the Terrace.
Masterplans / Framework Plan:
The North Terrace Precincts Redevelopment Masterplan
Attention to detail and the use of quality durable materials have created an environment befitting the cultural significance of this iconic space within the City of Adelaide.
Awards2013 AILA (SA) Medal for Landscape
Architecture, 2013 AILA (SA) Medal for
Landscape Architecture, 2006 Australia Award
for Urban Design, 2006 ACC The Adelaide
Prize Award of Excellence, 2006 AILA (National)
Award of Merit, 2005 AILA (SA) Overall Award of
Excellence, 2005 AILA (SA) Award of Excellence
for Design, 2004 AILA (National) Excellence
Award for Planning, 2003 AILA (SA) Award of
Excellence for Planning, 2000 AILA (SA) Award
of Merit Planning and Masterplanning
1. Reinforce the Treshold 2. Convert the Terrace Walk
3. Define the City Edge 4. Foster the City - River Connection
5. Animate the Cultural Heart
Guiding Principles - Key Moves
6. Promote Terrace Vitality
The jury commends this thoughtful and elegant revision to Adelaide’s civic and cultural boulevard. TCL... has conveyed an important and positive message about the capacity of landscape architects to lead urban landscape design projects.
Jury Citation - 2013 AILA (SA) Medal for Landscape Architecture
Schools&Play
Public Play
Belair National Park Adventure Playground, SA (work in progress)
Canberra Playspace, Canberra Arboretum, ACT
City Play Space, Adelaide, SA
Hemmings Park Playground, VIC
Tea Tree Gully Playground, SA
Quarries Playspace, VIC
Carlton Gardens Playspace, VIC
Secondary
Cornerstone College Library, SA
Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC
Genazzano FCJ College, VIC
Strathmore Secondary College, VIC
Nazareth Catholic College, SA
PPP (Public Private Partnership) School’s, SA
Victorian Space Centre, VIC
Primary
Camberwell Grammar Junior School, VIC
Camberwell Grammar Boys Playground, VIC
Melbourne Grammar School Library Surrounds, VIC
MLC Junior School Payground, VIC
Melbourne Girls Grammar, VIC
Melbourne Grammar Upper School, VIC
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar Junior School Campus, VIC
PPP (Public Private Partnership) School’s, SA
St Agnes Primary School, SA
Fairfield Primary School, VIC
TCL worked closely with the school community from 1995 to 2008 to progressively upgrade the outdoor environments. Working closely with an insightful school principal, architect Simon Thornton and Space Centre architect Gregory Burgess, TCL have evaluated
Built Projects: Schools & PlayCase Study Strathmore Secondary College and Victoria Space Centre
Location: VictoriaCompletion Date: 2008Client: Strathmore Secondary College and Victorian Education DepartmentCollaboration: Simon Thornton and Gregory Burgess ArchitectsSize: 1,200 sqm
and designed spaces between both older and new buildings. The creative use of materials has resulted in cost effective and lively environments where each precinct has its own character and function while maintaining a cohesion throughout the whole campus site.
Left: Strathmore Secondary College.
Coloured bollards amongst the garden
beds ascent the pathways leading from
the school plaza to the main entrance.
Right Above: Strathmore Secondary
College. Main entrance with colourful
planting
Right Below: Strathmore Secondary
College. Friends gather at lunchtime
on timber decks and bluestone plinths.
The planting and red bollards enliven
the entrance plaza while the ribbon of
inlaid featured bluestone indicates a
pathway to the front entrance.
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TCL were engaged to prepare the landscape concepts for the development of the Year 5/6 precinct within the main campus of Melbourne Girls Grammar. The redevelopment of the buildings, allowed for a contained courtyard, one which captures the imaginations of the young students and provides a secluded play environment whilst they adjust to being integrated into the Senior Campus.
The courtyard contains a large deck structure with terraced seating adjacent to the building and smaller decks stepping down into the landscape. The larger deck allowes for outdoor teaching and learning during class time and casual relaxation at play times. Each small deck is enclosed by planting providing, intimate pockets
Project Name: Melbourne Girls Grammar – Wildfell 5/6 PrecinctClient: Melbourne Girls Grammar SchoolCollaboration: Sally Draper ArchitectsLocation: South Yarra, Melbourne VICCompletion Date: 2011
for small groups of girls to gather. A sandy woodland area provides a shaded environment for students to run around in. The plant selections were chosen to inspire the senses – shrubs with strong scents, bright flowers, textured plants and trees that would show dramatic changes through the seasons. The garden included a small area for vegetable planting to enable students to grow herbs and vegetables and tend to them as part of their education.
The landscape delivers a range of experiences within a compact site, whilst encouraging a flexibility of learning modes.
Built Projects: PrimaryCase Study Melbourne Girls Grammar School - Wildfell 5/6 Precinct
Right: Melbourne Girls Grammar
School - Wildfell 5/6 Precinct. The
terraced decking allows for casual
seating, relaxation and conversation at
lunch times.
Left Below: Melbourne Girls Grammar
School - Wildfell 5/6 Precinct. The
Courtyard is planted with shrubs with
strong scents, bright flowers, varied
textures and trees that show dramatic
changes through the seasons.
Below: Melbourne Girls Grammar
School - Wildfell 5/6 Precinct.
The landscape delivers a range of
experiences within a compact site,
whilst encouraging a flexibility of
learning modes.
Australia has a new National Arboretum. Located in Canberra, this important cultural facility is host to 100 forests of rare and endangered trees from around the world. High on the hill sits the Pod Playground.
The opportunity to design a play space as part of the 100 forests facility offered an opportunity to creatively engage children with the beauty of trees and we hope, foster a life-long connection to this remarkable environment.
Using the idea of seeds as the beginning of life in the forest, children and their
Location: Canberra, ACTClient: ACT GovernmentSize: 3050sqm
families can enter a fantasy world of exaggerated scales. A play space with giant acorns floating in the sky and enormous banksia cones nestled into the forest floor.
The design recognises that play is a vital social development and educational tool for children of all ages and is particularly important when it assists in forming relationships to its landscape, climate and surrounding context. The world amongst the giant seeds and pods aims to stimulate spontaneity and creativity, to foster the imagination and to challenge and encourage confidence.
The outcome is beautifully designed and executed, balances safety requirements and offers a diverse range of play experiences for all abilities.
Jury Citation - 2013 - AILA Victoria 2013 Design Award
Below Right: Canberra Playspace.
Toddler play area of Banksia Cubbies
Below Left: Canberra Playspace.
Senior play Acorn Cubby with climbing
rings
Right: Acorn Cubbies with a climbing
net tunnel connecting the two
structures. The enclosed tunnel allows
heights to exceed 2.5m from the
ground.
Built Projects: Schools & PlayCase Study Canberra Playspace
Awards: 2014 World Architecture Festival -
Landscape of the Year; 2014 The
Australian Medal for Landscape
Architecture; 2014 AIA Canberra
Medallion; 2014 AIA Sir John Overall
Award for Urban Design; 2014
MBA Excellence in Construction
Awards ACT – Winner Public Domain
Landscaping Category; 2014 LNA
Landscape Excellence Awards ACT
& NSW – Highly Commended; 2013
AILA Victoria Design in Landscape
Architecture Award
Canberra Playspace. Four of the
Acorns are raised off the ground
with insect like ‘legs’ that create a
clambering play element for children
to explore. A spiral slide makes for an
adventurous ride to the ground.
Below: Penleigh and Essendon
Grammar Junior School Campus,
VIC. Large circular and square
shapes on the school yard lawn
encourage ideas of imagination and
play.
Right: Camberwell Grammar Boys
Playground, VIC. A custom designed
and built play structure of two ship
wrecked boats.
Selection of Built Projects:Schools & Play
Opposite Above: MGGS Morris
Hall, VIC. Students enjoying the
transformed hardworn oval that has
been rejuvenated as a generous lawn
surrounded by playful multi-function
elements.
Opposite Below: MLC Junior School
Playground, VIC. The playground
design is inspired by the curved forms
of sand dunes. A sequence of active,
social and exploratory play elements
are integrated into the sculptural
rendered walls. Awarded 2003 CCAA
National Award of Excellence.
Right: City Playspace, SA. Entitled
“Backyard Daydream” the design is
based on the theme of a backyard
in the city. A whimsical and playful
space that both adults and children
can enjoy.
“These artworks surprise not only
because they challenge the way we
think about and value everyday objects,
but because of the controlled way in
which concrete, a material recognized
for its mass, is used to achieve that
effect so lightly and whimsically”.
Jury Citation. Awarded 2009 Cement
Concrete and Aggregates Australia
Overall State Winner, Domain Awards,
Public Artworks Commendation
Left: Hemmings Playground, VIC. A
large custom built regional adventure
playground with a variety of activities.
The design is inspired by the timber
and stock sale history of Dandenong
and on images depicted from local
migrant children from non-English
speaking cultures.
“The seemingly naive appearance of
the structure is the excellent result of
competent design expertise.”
Jury Citation. Awarded 1994 AILA
National Award of Merit, Parks and
Recreation.
Below: Carlton Gardens Playspace,
VIC. The design of the Carlton
Gardens Playground is loosely based
on the popular 19th Century maze,
with undulating wall elements creating
paths of discovery including play
spaces, sand play, structures and
interactive music elements.
InterpretiveLearning
Adelaide Botanical Gardens Wetlands, SA
The Australian Garden, VIC
Canberra Arboretum Discovery Garden, ACT
Collingwood Children’s Farm, VIC
Forest Galley, Melbourne Museum, VIC
Growing Wild Vision (unbuilt) VIC
Lartelare Aboriginal Heritage Park, SA
Mediterranean Garden, Adelaide Botanical Gardens, SA
Native Australian Garden, Adelaide Botanical Gardens, SA
Wild Sea, Melbourne Zoo, VIC
The Sanctuary, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, ACT
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the ACT’s park system. Following the January 2003 bushfires, TCL were engaged to redevelop the park and its visitor program.
A sustainable outcome has been provided for visitors with an interconnected, immersive and interactive experience of the landscape. The 2.1km wheelchair accessible primary loop track takes visitors on a journey through a
Location: Australian Capital TerritoryCompletion Date: 2009Client: Environment ACTCollaboration: David Hancocks and Graham MorrisSize: 2.5km trail
series of story focussed precincts with numerous animal habitats and plant ecosystems including redeveloped water efficient wetlands.
The learning experience of the complex interdependencies of the Australian landscape is supplemented by a specialised training program whereby volunteer interpreters provide further insight from knowledge gained through a six week training program and live props.
The jury was impressed with the sustainable outcome that engages the community on a variety of levels, actively inviting and encouraging interaction with the interpretive elements.
Jury Citation - 2009 AILA (SA) Award for Design
Left: Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Information is delivered by a range of
interpretation media throughout
the park providing a sense of
discovery.
Right Above: Tidbinbilla Nature
Reserve. The 2.1km primary trail and
boardwalks enable equal access for all
visitors up to lookouts and down within
wetlands.
Right Below: Tidbinbilla Nature
Reserve. A sinuous boardwalk that
was refurbished following damage
from the 2003 fires.
Following Page: Tidbinbilla Nature
Reserve. A ducks view of the
water with interpretation showing
microscopic views of plants and
insects from wetlands.
Built Projects: Interpretive LearningCase Study The Sanctuary, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
This is an innovative marine zoo exhibit, which brings the visitor into an exciting and educative facility which at the same time offers both
a beautiful and educational experience.
Jury Citation - 2012 AILA National Landscape Architecture Award for Design
TCL lead a collaborative team with Troppo Architects and David Lancashire Design in developing a major marine exhibit at Melbourne Zoo.
Housing Australian Fur Seals, Little Penguins, Pelicans, Pied Cormorants and a range of other marine fish and invertebrates, the exhibit provides a unique experience for visitors while
Location: Melbourne Zoo, VICCompletion Date: 2009Client: Zoos VictoriaCollaboration: Troppo Architects, David Lancashire DesignSize: 5,600 sqm
conveying the Zoo’s environmental messages regarding human impact on the Southern Ocean.
The project required the resolution of complex issues of water quality, animal health, underwater viewing, storytelling and crowd control as well as requiring a seamless integration of architecture, landscape and exhibition design.
Built Projects: Interpretive LearningCase Study Wild Sea, Melbourne Zoo
Right: Wild Sea, Melbourne Zoo. The exhibit provides an interactive
experience for children while
conveying the Zoo’s environmental
messages regarding human impact on
the Southern Ocean.
Below: Wild Sea, Melbourne Zoo.
Entitled ‘The Deep’, a viewing window
4 metres below the surface of the seal
pool.
Opposite Left: Wild Sea, Melbourne
Zoo. While having a generous
circulation system, Wild Sea Exhibit
creates an immersive and interpretive
landscape.
Selection of Built Projects:Interpretive Learning
Left: The Waterwise Garden, ACT.
Located within the National Arboretum
the Waterwise Garden exhibits educate
visitors on the importance of water and
how to conserve water at home.
2014 World Architecture Festival (WAF)
Landscape of the Year Award.
Below: Adelaide Botanical Gardens
Wetland, SA. A highly urbanised
waterway near the centre of Adelaide.
Three primary themes - plants, water and
people are explored through the design.
Right Above: Lartelare Aboriginal
Heritage Park, SA. A local park
which celebrates Aboriginal culture
‘Interpretation of the site’s heritage and
local significance, selection of endemic
plantings, design and crafting of specific
site elements, and the skillful sculpting of
landform, planting masses and circulation
have generated a space of noteworthy
sensitivity and gentleness..’ Jury
Citation. 2010 AILA National Landscape
Architecture Award, 2009 AILA (SA)
Award for Design
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Above: Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Wetland, SA. The wetland ameliorates
flooding, purifies polluted stormwater
runoff, is the source for an Aquifer
Storage and Recovery (ASR) system,
provides habitat and is an educational
and recreational resource.
Previous Page Below: Adelaide
Botanic Garden Native Garden, SA.
The Native Garden is a demonstration
garden that showcases innovative
and artistic ways of using water-wise
noninvasive Australian native plants,
as well as the use of local, sustainable
and recycled materials in the domestic
garden within the Adelaide region.
Below: Adelaide Botanic Garden
Mediterranean Garden, SA. A Garden
which showcases stories and plants
from five Mediterranean regions
around the world.
Children enjoy interacting with the
central water rill which spills into a
rectangular still waterbody.
Tertiary Institutions
Built Projects / Work In Progress Catholic Theology College, VIC
Deakin University Geelong Campus Streetscape, VIC
Deakin University Interconnect, VIC (Unbuilt)
Flinders University Plaza, SA
Monash University Caulfield Campus
Green, VIC
Monash University Clayton Campus Eastern
Precinct Landscape, VIC
RMIT Bundoora Central Spine / Bundoora Central Forecourt, VIC
RMIT City New Activity Street, VIC
University of Adelaide Forecourt, SA
University of Sydney Darlington Campus, NSW
University of Western Sydney, NSW
University Sunshine Coast Central Spine Courtyard / Art Gallery Courtyard, NSW
University of SA East Campus Courtyard, SA
University of Adelaide Forecourt, SA
University of NSW Sculptural Installation, NSW
University Of Melbourne Cenotaph Relocation Project, VIC
University Of Melbourne Queens College
Courtyard, VIC
Framework Plans/ Master Plans La Trobe University Bundoora
Masterplan, VIC
La Trobe University Bendigo Masterplan, VIC
Monash University Caulfield Campus
Green, VIC
Monash University Clayton Campus Eastern
Precinct Landscape, VIC
RMIT Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Campus, Vietnam
University of Melbourne Northern Precinct Framework Plan, VIC
University of Melbourne Landscape Framework Plan, VIC
University of Melbourne Urban Framework Plan, VIC
University SA Mawson Lakes, SA
University of SA East Campus, SA
University Sunshine Coast, QLD
University of Western Sydney, NSW
Overall the project more than fulfills expectations, and adventurous planting especially the Chancellor’s Garden with its finely detailed furniture.
Jury Citation - Awards 2007 AILA (SA) Commendation for Design in Landscape Architecture
TCL continues the standard of the North Terrace precinct by seamlessly merging the University of Adelaide, North Terrace Frontage. The formal and open plan integrates building forecourts and transforms what was once a vehicular thoroughfare into a pedestrian dominated environment, including a Chancellor’s Garden with its finely detailed furniture and planting.
Location: North Terrace, Adelaide, SACompletion Date: 2007Client: The University of AdelaideSize: 5,160 sqm
Built Projects: TertiaryCase Study
University of Adelaide Forecourt
The material palette is restrained with simple variations reflecting individual building entries and spaces.
The project embraces difficult and varied site levels to accommodate significant existing trees and to integrate planting, paving and ramps to provide access to heritage buildings, as well as negotiating a complex array of underground services.
Right: Adelaide University Forecourt.
The seem-less integration with North
Terrace has seen the University
frontage become a new destination for
visitors walking along the promenade.
Below: Adelaide University
Forecourt. Custom designed timber
and concrete decks provide flexible
seating opportunities for students and
visitors within Chancellor’s Garden.
Left: Adelaide University Forecourt.
The ceremonial entrance to Bonython
Hall reflects the detail of the sandstone
building with stone inlay in the
paving. This is complimented by the
sandblasting of the University’s motif in
the foreground.
Above: Adelaide University
Forecourt. The contrasting texture
of concrete pavers, natural stone
and clean lines of the square seating
decks compliment the detail of the
surrounding heritage buildings.
Left: Adelaide University Forecourt.
The relocation and restoration of the
Sir Thomas Elder Statue provides the
central attraction of a symmetrical
layout of lawn and gardens. The
generous lawn allows for large
gatherings and ceremonies.
Above: Adelaide University
Forecourt. Feature night lighting
heralds the heritage buildings whilst
improving pedestrian safety.
Darlington Public Domain proves a striking statement of social and environmental sustainability.
Jury Citation - 2010 AILA National Landscape Architecture Award of Excellence in Design
The University of Sydney, as part of its plans to substantially redevelop its Camperdown and Darlington campus, undertook an international design competition to select designs for its new public domain.
TCL won this competition (with Jeppe Anderson) and were subsequently engaged to provide an overall University Masterplan and detailed design services for Darlington Campus.
The scheme titled “Fertile Ground” creates a new pedestrian corridor from the Shepherd Street entry through the
Location: Darlington Campus, Sydney, NSWCompletion Date: 2010Client: University of SydneyCollaboration: Jeppe Anderson, Design FlowSize: 16,000sqm
Built Projects: TertiaryCase Study
University of Sydney
Darlington campus to connect to the new Library and the Camperdown campus.
The creation of a series of water harvesting wetlands is integrated into the existing campus landscape with new underground storage tanks which irrigate the planting throughout the campus.
Custom designed furniture by TCL punctuates a series of external spaces.
Awards: 2010 AILA National Landscape Architecture Award
of Excellence in Design
2007 AILA (VIC) Design Award of Merit
Below Left: University of Sydney.
Students relaxing under a large
significant tree on Maze Green Lawn.
Left: University of Sydney.
Exposed aggregate bands through
the Maze Green Path express the
astronomical metaphors in the design.
Below: University of Sydney. The
pedestrian bridge and its sculptural
edge create a primary entrance
experience. The sound of timber
underfoot being a bodily signal that
one has entered the university.
Above: University of Sydney.
Students relaxing on the purpose
designed and built chaise lounges.
Left: University of Sydney.
The Maze Green Wetland system
where water is collected from the
surrounding area and is filtered, stored
and re used for irrigation.
Right: University of Sydney.
Aerial view of Maze Green with the city
of Sydney in the background.
Following Pages: The Australian
Garden, VIC. The Scribbly Gum
boardwalk is laced with a maze like
path which takes visitors in and
amongst the collection of grasses.
Awarded World Architecture Festival
(WAF) Landscape of the Year 2013.
Studio
TCL’s award winning success is borne out of an open studio based approach where one or more of the directors lead the design of each project supported by a talented group of landscape architects, urban designers, and architects.
The directors, Kate Cullity, Perry Lethlean, Scott Adams and Damian Schultz each bring different disciplines and skills to the practice. Along with a shared background in landscape architecture Kate is trained in botany and visual arts and Perry in urban design, while Scott is expert at the design and delivery of large scale projects and Damian in water sensitive urban design, wetland design and work in National Parks.
The practice’s designs have often arisen from collaboration with fellow designers and artists resulting in the creation of memorable environments characterised by the achievement of a shared vision and the sensitive integration of buildings, artworks and landscape.
Perry Lethlean DirectorB.L Arch, MD (Urban Design), PhD (RMIT),
Adjunct Professor RMIT, FAILA
Perry is considered to be one of Australia’s
and more recently one of the world’s leading
contemporary urban and landscape designers.
His work is widely published, particularly
his successful entries for major national and
international design competitions including the
National Arboretum in Canberra and the University
of Sydney. His skills in urban design, at both the
large master planning and detailed design scale,
make him a valuable asset to TCL and clients.
He is a sought after design lecturer and critic at
Universities and as a juror for professional practice
awards and advisory design bodies.
Perry has led the successful implementation of
complex landscape and urban projects such as
The Forest Gallery at the Melbourne Museum,
The National Arboretun Canberra, winner of the
2014 World Architecture Festival, ‘Landscape
of the Year’, Auckland Waterfront - North Wharf
Promenade & Silo Park, NZ winner of the 2014
Rosa Barba Landscape Prize, and The Australian
Garden, Cranbourne which won the 2013 WAF,
‘Landscape of the Year’ Award.
Scott AdamsDirectorB.LArch (RMIT), M.LArch (RMIT), AILA
Scott has led multi-disciplinary design and
documentation teams on some of the firm’s largest
and most complex urban, civic and landscape
projects. These include projects nationally
and internationally awarded by urban design,
architecture and landscape architecture institutes.
Projects include the Darlington Campus at Sydney
University, the Redevelopment of Lonsdale St in
Dandenong, Vic, Craigieburn Bypass, Vic, and
Auckland Waterfront - North Wharf Promenade
& Silo Park, NZ which won the 2014 Rosa Barba
Landscape Prize.
Scott is committed to the development of
environmentally sustainable practices throughout
the design process and built implementation. He
has also taught landscape architecture at Sydney
and Melbourne Universities.
Kate CullityDirectorB.Sc. (Botany) Dip. Ed. (University of W.A), PhD (RMIT), Adjunct Professor University of Adelaide, AILA
Kate is a nationally and internationally
recognised and awarded landscape architect
and environmental artist, with particular skills in
the integration of public art with landscape and
urban design. She has worked as both an artist
and designer for a number of international art and
garden festivals both in Australia and overseas.
Her background in botany and her strong
personal interest in horticulture have resulted in
her involvement in the planting design of sites
throughout Australia. Kate has been a member
of the core design team in many of TCL’s award
winning projects including the Redevelopment
of North Terrace and Victoria Sq in Adelaide and
The Australian Garden, which won the 2013 WAF,
‘Landscape of the Year’ Award.
Kate has taught at both secondary and tertiary
levels and is most familiar with the education
sector. She has recently completed a PhD which
reflected on 25 years of TCL’s practice, as well as
her interest in beauty, aesthetics and care and how
these qualities can be aligned with creating and
appreciating sustainable landscapes.
Damian Schultz DirectorB LArch B Arch GradDipDesSt
(University of Adelaide), AILA
Damian has worked with TCL since 1997 in both
the Melbourne and Adelaide offices on a variety
of projects gaining experience in Landscape
Architectural projects in a multitude of contexts
and scales. In the last 10 years he has project
managed many of these projects which have
resulted in both state and national AILA design
awards in recognition of the quality of the
outcomes produced.
Damian has great expertise in water sensitive
urban design and wetland design and is also
recognised for his high technical skills. Projects
include the Redevelopment of North Terrace, SA
and the Frontage to The University of Adelaide.
Perry Lethlean, Director
Jason Avery, Landscape Architect
Alexandra Lock, Landscape Architect
Richard Kleinig, Senior Landscape Architect
Lauren Gillard, Communications and Graphics Coordinator
Anne-Marie Pisani, Senior Landscape Architect
Grace Lin, Senior Landscape ArchitectElly Russell, Senior Landscape Architect
Kate Cullity, Director
Nicky McNamara, Landscape Architect
Lisa Howard, Associate
Simone Bliss, Senior Landscape Architect
Agata Erdogan, Business Manager
Neha Juddoo, Graduate Landscape Architect
Scott Adams, Director Damian Schultz, Director
Lucas Dean, Landscape Architect
Enoch Liew, Graduate Landscape ArchitectAshleigh McFarlane, Office Manager
Jessica Collins, Office Assistant
Jennifer Lynch, Graduate Landscape Architect
Jim McGuinness, Graduate Landscape Architect
Jonathon Chan, Graduate Landscape Architect
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