B L U E Landscape Architects was established in 2012 and is based in Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia.
Specialising in residential and commercial landscape design, B L U E Landscape Architects offer personalised service and a unique tailored design response to each project brief.
about
‘Considering landscapes are living complexities of which
we are a part, we value the underlying story of site,
local character and user needs in creating unique and considered environments, providing ongoing support and benefits.'
understanding
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Create harmonious spaces for people to develop into meaningful places
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Connect and extend existing environments and conditions
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Attend to appropriate scale and spatial qualities
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Collaborate with clients and wider professionals
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Provide finely resolved unique responses to each project
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Support ownership and empowerment for users to maintain and grow their spaces
approach
the team
BRENDAN BARMBY
Principal Director
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Owner of B L U E Landscape Architects, Brendan has an RMIT Bachelor of Design and Master of Landscape Architecture including two extended exchanges to The Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Denmark) and ENSP Versailles (France). Prior to starting B L U E, Brendan worked for 17 years in the construction industry including 10 years in landscape construction of which 6 years he ran Bim's Landscapes.
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CARLA SHEPPARD
Horticulturist
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Our resident Horticulturist Carla, has been with us for over 2 years and is responsible for the in depth plant knowledge within our projects. She worked in landscape construction for two years prior to completing a Certificate III in Horticulture at The Gordon TAFE Institute. Carla also has 4 years experience working in the retail nursery sector, two of which were in nursery management.
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BONNIE KESSLER
Architecture Student
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Bonnie initiated her career direction completing HSC Design and Technology subject with a focus on architectural design and drawing. She joined the BLUE L.A. team in May 2022, whilst undertaking her Bachelor of Architecture at Deakin. Bonnie is continuing her studies and is on target to graduate her Masters of Architecture by 2026.
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expertise
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Educational Settings
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Early Years Learning & Play Spaces
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Residential | Pool-scapes
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Commercial Services
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Public Space
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Master Planning
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Concept planning
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Documentation
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Contract Delivery
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Construction Administration
memberships
Registration #6479
Registration #1246
awards &
recognition
AILDM 2020 Nelson Park, 'Landscape Design (Educational/Insititutional/Playspace)
Finalists
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AILDM 2020 Kingston Park, 'Landscape Design Finalists
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AILDM 2019 Nelson Park Project, 'Landscape Design (Educational/Insititutional/Playspace)
Silver Award
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AILDM 2019 Kensington Project, 'Landscape Design (Educational/Insititutional/Playspace)
Gold Award
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AILDM 2017 Bluff Road Project, 'Landscape Design Playspace Gold Award'
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AILDM 2017 Darley Hub Project, 'Landscape Design Playspace Gold Award'
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AILDM 2017 Darley Hub Project, 'Landscape Design Playspace Best in Category Award'
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AILDM 2017 Archer Way Project, 'Landscape Design (Educational/Insititutional/Playspace)
Gold Award
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