We make gardens that people are proud of
Crux Landscape understands the importance gardens have in the quality of life for our clients and we will work with you to ensure your green oasis is everything it can be. We love creating spaces which are exciting and unique, tailored to the specific tastes and needs of our clients.
Our approach to Garden Design
Our projects always start with a conversation with with our clients, in person and in the space they are wanting to enhance. We listen to the needs of our clients and their goals during these consultations, actively providing feedback and ideas on the inherent constraints and opportunities. We can then prepare a fee proposal to develop a design for consideration.
We understand that the specific requirements of each client and project are always unique and so we customise our approach to best fit our clients needs on each project we undertake. This can include a combination of different design approaches or a single service which will best deliver our clients objectives.
Concept Design
Concept Design is all about identifying what your needs are, the constraints of your garden and the preparation of a basic design. We will typically provide you with a plan of the design which outlines materials, products and plants. This is accompanied by supporting imagery to enable you to clearly understand the proposal. It’s main role is to form an agreed direction early in the process to avoid rework during more intensive phases.
Detailed Design
The role of Detailed Design is to fully develop & resolve your preferred garden design. We document it in detail to allow the design to be accurately quoted and constructed by trusted landscape contractors. We will prepare drawings which document all aspects of the design, and write a detailed landscape specification, which holds contractors to the highest quality of construction practice. Where we reach the limit of our expertise, we will work with specialists in their fields during this phase such as surveyors and structural engineers.
Contract Administration
During Contract Administration we will seek quotes, prepare a contract and work with the preferred landscape contractor to program & monitor construction of the garden. We typically request quotes from multiple landscapers to ensure that you get the best possible value. We can also act as an intermediary between you and them during the construction period. This ensures that your wishes are fulfilled in a fair and balanced manner while protecting you from some of the more tedious aspects of the construction process.
Opinion of Probable Cost
Establishing a budget is an essential part of almost every project as is ensuring that a design is prepared which is reflective of that budget. We can provide you with a detailed costing at every phase of the project as well as assisting with up front budgeting so you can understand how far your funds with go. As part of our service, we also provide an outline of the embedded carbon emissions associated with the project along with the offsets created. We always strive to create designs which sequester more carbon than they create.
Advanced Concept Design
An Advanced Concept Design is a cost effective approach which sits somewhere between a Concept Design and Detailed Design. It provides an increased level of design resolution and includes additional information which allows the design to be constructed. It does not contain the same level of information as Documentation and subsequently there is an increased level of risk of a poorer constructed outcome however this risk can be offset if quality, trusted landscapers are engaged. We recommend this approach for people on tighter budgets.
Design Consultation
Having some issues with your existing garden or want to design your own space and not sure where to start? We also offer a Design Consultation service where we will meet with you, discuss your vision and give you some ideas or directions to explore. This might include sketch design, a list of suitable plant species, tips for construction, problem solving or general advice to help your garden shine. Contact us to see if we can help!
Need something more? Ask us! We have a suite of other skills beyond the above, including 3D modeling, other forms of visualisation and are only to happy to employ them if you need.
What we design
We can help you plan your garden no matter how big or small it may be or what features you want to include such as:
Bespoke Structures Biophilic Design Bushfire Sensitive Gardens Carbon Neutral Landscapes Contemporary Landscape Design Courtyard Design Decking Design Furniture Design Garden Art & Sculptures Habitat Gardens Low Maintenance Gardens Native Gardens Paving Design Productive Gardens Planting Design Retaining Walls Sustainable Landscapes Water Feature Design
Why Crux?
- 20 years of experience in the creation of beautiful, elegant, award winning green spaces.
- Unique, high quality, bespoke design skills with attention to every detail of your garden.
- Dedicated, passionate professionals who strive to get the best outcomes for our clients in every project we are a part of.
- Honesty, transparency, on time and on budget.
- Diverse project experience from big to small, simple to complex.
- Personal, face-to-face service tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
- Committed to sustainable practices in both our day to day operations as well as the designs we deliver for our clients.
- Hundreds of successfully completed projects.
- Specialised advice in the Castlemaine and Goldfields area but servicing all of Victoria.
- Experienced in the approval and construction of a variety of landscapes.
- Registration with multiple landscape industry bodies including the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and Landscaping Victoria.
- Five star Google rating and a commitment to satisfied clients.
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