
- What the design phase of a landscaping project is
- How it works, from a practical perspective
- Why it’s so important
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Guest bios
Adam Marsal | Outdoor Society
Adam is an expert in the construction industry, with over 12 years’ experience creating hundreds of beautiful outdoor spaces, with vast experience in both hard and soft landscaping as well as pool and spa construction.
Growing up in Bayside Melbourne, Adam has always a keen eye for spaces influenced by water. He is extremely passionate about creating beautiful spaces that are awe inspiring.
Personally, Adam is heavily driven by personal growth, innovation and building relationships. He manages to instill these attributes throughout the culture of his own business, translating into stronger results for both his team and his clients.
With high expectations of himself, his strengths are in his attention to detail and the ability to create an exceptional high quality outdoor space his clients have always dreamed of.
Adam oversees every project from concept to completion, ensuring a turnkey, personalised solution, delivered on-time and within budget. He manages all communication and expectations himself to deliver a result that simply amazes his clients.
Chris Austin | Austin Landscape Design
Chris has fifteen years’ experience in the horticultural, construction and design industries, as well as having studied Sustainable Development at Murdoch University and Landscape Design at Swinburne University.
Austin Landscape Design is a Melbourne based landscape design service developing landscapes and gardens for residential and commercial projects.
Their team is passionate about creating exciting spaces that deliver in both their functionality and aesthetics. They also share a broader vision to reduce our ecological footprint by aligning ourselves with the values of environmental sustainability and using innovative materials and methods.

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