Treescape Design

The regulatory framework for development has changed, and therefore, novel approaches need to be sought for successful project applications. Creative approaches to design issues will be needed; therefore, we understand that being part of the design team from the beginning of a project is essential to mitigate against preventable situations from arising. This is not just a superficial interaction with the project, but a holistic appreciation of the interlinkage with other project team activities. We call this ‘Treescapes in Design’.

We appreciate that far from being a hindrance to producing a development project, trees add worth to those who choose to live and work in your homes and buildings. To be successful this needs appropriate species selection through knowledge of the soil, and hydrological issues. Good design leads to reduced costs from establishment failure, reinforced by an actionable maintenance schedule and resulting in legacy constituents of the urban environment.

A responsive and timely provision of tree survey reports at the beginning of the design process helps to inform of any inherent design constraints caused by existing viable trees within the red line. Then, by understanding that trees do not grow on their own but in mixed species assemblages with varied age classes, we can offer harmonious, naturalistic treescape design to softly blend the newly built and planted with the existing trees within the plot, and with those trees that inhabit  the immediate surroundings. In addition, these designs are able to protect the trees from the managed landscape, reducing post-completion management costs and ensuring that the trees remain healthy and resilient. 

We do this by designing treescapes; providing imaginative and creative solutions for better sites or better outcomes that increases the reputation of our design partners. We add real value that others cannot replicate by providing landscaping/replanting recommendations. We can recognise and communicate what the future looks like because we understand the interrelationships between the different components, or nodes, in the landscape.