Landscaping and Beautification
Landscaping and Beautification
We design and execute landscaping for government buildings, offices and public campuses. Functional, low-maintenance, water-wise and dignified.
Built for public buildings
We design and execute landscaping exclusively for government buildings, offices and public campuses. The grounds of a public building should be easy to maintain, safe to use, suited to the climate, and within the budget that will actually be available for upkeep.
Our services
Site survey and measurement
Measured survey of the site, including levels, existing trees, services and access.
Concept design with plans and 3D views
Design proposal with layout plans and 3D views for review before approval.
Softscape
Native and drought-tolerant plants, lawns and shade trees, chosen for the site and its upkeep.
Hardscape
Pathways, plazas and seating, built to suit the use and the load they carry.
Entrance and frontage beautification
Planting, paving and signage treatment for entrances and building frontages.
Vertical and terrace gardens
Planted walls and terrace gardens designed with their structural and irrigation needs in mind.
Landscape lighting
Lighting for paths, entrances and planting, selected to reduce glare and energy use.
Water-efficient irrigation
Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, with rainwater-harvesting integrated where the site allows.
Annual maintenance
Scheduled maintenance of planting, irrigation and hardscape under an annual agreement.
How a project runs
Step 1: Site visit
We visit the site and discuss the requirement with the department.
Step 2: Requirement study
We record the use, budget, maintenance capacity and any constraints.
Step 3: Concept and estimate
A concept design with plans, 3D views and a cost estimate.
Step 4: Approval
The client reviews and approves the concept and estimate.
Step 5: Execution
Construction and planting, carried out against the approved design.
Step 6: Handover
Handover with as-built information and a maintenance brief.
Step 7: Maintenance
Annual maintenance, if the client chooses it.
For government departments
A proposal from us for a public building includes:
Design presentation
Concept plans and 3D views for review by the department.
Cost estimate
An itemised estimate prepared against the approved concept.
Timeline
A project timeline covering execution and handover.
Request a site visit
Tell us about the building or campus, and what the grounds need to do for the people who use them.