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THE POWER OF AWARDS: LDI AWARDS 2023
‘Never underestimate the power of awards’. So said special guest Costa Georgiadis at the LDI Awards 2023 held recently in Sydney. He pointed out that landscapes ‘affect people on a daily basis long after workers have left the site. Good designers know this. Read about our industry’s award winners and their projects in a special report from LDI’s big annual event.
2023 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
A luxury contemporary country home inspired by a 6 star resort is complemented by a Gold Award-winning landscape design by Queensland’s Jez Clark of Clark + Granger who has been awarded 2023 Landscape Designer of the Year by LDI. It’s a big and impressive project. Read about the project and the award-winning designer in Landscape Outlook Winter issue.
‘AUSTRALIAN IDYLL’ UNVEILED AT MIFGS 2024
Nadia Cole and Platylobium Landscape Design returned to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show this year winning a Silver Medal with the Australian natural landscape-inspired
‘Australian Idyll’ show garden. ‘Idyll’ took inspiration from the allure of rural, natural, native landscapes in Australia. Get the background on this highly appealing project in LO.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER PROFILE – JOSH ARKEY
Our series of profiles on our wonderful landscape designers continues; in this issue – Josh Arkey of Jala Studio. Josh is also LDI’s Membership Director so read about his formative inspiration surrounded by diverse natural landscapes. And learn what Josh and LDI are doing to promote the industry and support Landscape Designers at all levels.
LDI STUDIO
Insurance: The business side of design work is many-faceted and insurance and risk management is a major area of relevance. In this issue learn about why you should be aware of Professional Indemnity insurance and see how seemingly every day work and processes can become major sources of trouble or loss if not managed appropriately. It’s a must-read even if you think you’re covered.
Trees: Love them or not trees are an essential part of landscape, community and environment. And after the concept stage they must be included and considered properly from the plans and drawings onward through seeking approvals and construction phases. Consulting Arborist and Landscape Architect Angela Moroney helps guide you along the right path.
