Sown. Landscape Architecture

    our design process is tailored to fit your project needs

    every project is different, so reach out and we can provide an accurate proposal to suit yours.

    Hawthorn Courtyard project showcasing design process with layered planting
    01

    project consultation

    Overview of deliverables:

    • Site meeting and consultation
    • Project scope and timeline establishment
    • Discussion around project budgets and client brief
    • Coordination of existing survey and house plans
    • Scheduled meetings with existing consultants (as required)
    • Coordination with external consultants for permit/council planning and building surveyor drawings (as required)
    02

    schematic concept

    Overview of deliverables:

    • Rendered concept plans
    • Preliminary plant & material palette imagery
    • General landscape direction & visual imagery
    • Procurement of similiar material samples for discussion
    • Initial coordination with Architect's, Builders and all external consultants (as required)
    03

    design documentation

    Overview of deliverables:

    • Development of concept plans
    • Planting Plan & Schedule
    • Hard Structures Plan & Material Schedule
    • Custom Details (as required)
    • Lighting Layout Plan & Schedule (as required)
    • Irrigation Zoning Plan & Specifications (as required)
    • Ongoing coordination with Architect's, Builders and all external consultants (as required)
    04

    tendering & admin

    Overview of deliverables:

    • Procurement of outdoor furniture (as required)
    • Procurement and quality check between local nurseries specified plants for installation
    • Coordination of tender quotes to recommended trades
    • Assistance with review of tender quotes
    • Ongoing contract administration on-site (as required)
    05

    project handover

    Overview of deliverables:

    • Quality check and run through of project post construction
    • Assistance with handover between client and respective trades
    • Post construction photography upon completion (*)

    Following an initial site visit and consultation, we begin to draw inspiration and interpret ideas from the respective briefs, site context and existing conditions.

    Translated through a set of visually aesthetic rendered plans of the project, we begin to refine the planting palette, material details and general landscape direction.

    A time for collaboration, review and an initial client presentation to bring forward a landscape design suited to the project needs.

    Upon approval of the general concept direction, the landscape design gets brought to life through a carefully curated selection of plants best suited to the microclimates and complementary hard material pairings.

    This stage of the process includes a set of detailed drawings of landscape elements (*), an evolution within the concept design, ensuring feasibility in construction and preparation for tendering.

    (*) We note that not every project requires all stages of listed deliverables, therefore we recommend you reach out to us to ensure we get an tailored scope of works curated specifically for your project needs.

    The final stage follows suit with a run-through of the final design intent, together with a review and comparison of respective construction trades and associated quotes.

    Our contract administration includes a proposal (*) for an on-going agreement where required for post-design site consultations with contractors on-site to ensure the project gets delivered to a high quality standard.

    Brunswick East Courtyard demonstrating design process with minimalist courtyard