122 | “We still do the small backyards and at the same time could be assessing a wind farm or master planning a high country station or overseeing the transformation of a small South Island town.” Bringing life to the landscape RMM has earned a reputation for excellence in landscape architecture across a diverse range of projects. Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects T T Kelly Deeks LANDSCAPING After 25 years in the profession and extensive expertise across the full scope of landscape architecture, from designing urban streetscapes and infrastructure, to commercial, ecological, residential, and recreational environments, to preparing assessments of landscape and visual effects, Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects (RMM) still has mates who think he mows lawns for a living. “Most people don’t even know what a landscape architect is,” he says. “Landscape architecture is all about bringing life to the landscape, and RMM is dedicated to understanding and enhancing the relationship between people and their environment. Through thoughtful analysis and an innovative design process, we can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary places that enrich communities and elevate the human experience, along with creating and reconnecting habitat.” Committed to creating environments that inspire, connect, and endure, RMM has earned a reputation for excellence in landscape architecture across a diverse range of projects around Aotearoa. Demand from private clients, companies, and organisations across the motu has seen RMM expand out of Ōtautahi Christchurch and into Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Wānaka, Whakatū Nelson and Ōtepoti Dunedin with a passionate and highly skilled team which works together to combine strengths and abilities and produce the best outcomes for its clients and the environment. RMM’s portfolio encompasses a wide array of project types, including urban streetscapes and infrastructure, commercial, ecological, residential, and recreational environments, and preparing assessments of landscape and visual effects. Whether designing a bustling city square, or a tranquil garden retreat, or restoring the habitat of a stream, RMM applies a keen understanding of site context, user needs, and environmental stewardship to every project. “One of the things that’s stood us in good stead over the years is the breadth of our work. We still do the small backyards and at the same time could be assessing a wind farm or master planning a high country station or overseeing the transformation of a small South Island town. Landscape architects have also benefitted from the Resource Management Act which was passed in 1991. Several of the projects we are involved in require us to prepare landscape and visual effects assessments as part of resource consent applications. Depending on the type of project, these also involve design, and following the consent phase we are often retained to proceed with further developing the design. Seeing this realised on site is extremely satisfying.” RMM’s landscape architecture prioritises the integrity of the environment, balancing human needs with natural processes, including the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the landscape’s cultural values and natural resources. A key tenet to how RMM works is cooperation with other consultants and engagement with communitites which provides for the creation of culturally rich, environmentally responsible, socially diverse, and economically sound responses to often complex issues. ”Landscape Architects can add significant value to the development process and site planning,” Tony says. “We have the greatest chance to achieve optimal results by having early involvement.” In addition to its work in the field, RMM is actively engaged in research, education, and advocacy within the landscape architecture community. The RMM team enjoys contributing to the development of future generations of landscape architects and some of the team teach at Lincoln University’s prestigious School of Landscape Architecture (SOLA) and partner with SOLA on research projects. As RMM continues to breathe life into local landscapes one design at a time, its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability delivers environments that delight the senses, uplift the spirit, and endure for generations to come. Working from architectural plans, ideas you have, or developing a plan for you, Shaun McMahon can turn your dream garden or outdoor space into a reality. Services • All Types of Paving • Stone Work • Brick and Block Laying • Water Features • Concrete • Timber Work • Planting and Lawn Laying • Excavation • Irrigation CONTACT US: M 027 449 4647 ● www.smlg.co.nz ● 86 Puriri street, Christchurch 8041
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