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• Warwick Keates

  With over twenty years’ landscape architectural experience, Warwick has developed a diverse range of skills working on major projects in the United Kingdom, Middle East and Australia. This experience has allowed him to develop a detailed knowledge of the complex requirements associated with landscape projects as well as the need for appropriate, high quality design solutions.

  As a director of WAX Design he has worked in all aspects of the profession, including master plans for urban and civic spaces, placemaking programmes and open space strategies, as well as design for numerous parks and playspaces.  He also offers specialised skills in visual impact assessments as well as community consultation and facilitation.

  This, coupled with his collaborative approach to working with other design professionals, provides Warwick with a complete understanding of landscape architecture and urban design.

  Warwick was recently awarded a prestigious Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Fellowship, which recognises his long-term commitment to the profession of landscape architecture and his contributions to AILA.

  

• Amanda Balmer

  As a director of WAX Design and a registered landscape architect, Amanda has extensive experience in the design and delivery of public, commercial, and residential landscape design projects.

  People and place are at the forefront of all of her projects, and she is skilled in the creation of spaces that champion communities, the environment and most importantly, nature.

  Education, play and sustainability are large components of Amanda’s project portfolio, working with numerous schools, children’s facilities and councils, to create learning and play environments which deliver fun, engagement and inclusivity.

  

• Corey Brown

  Corey Brown is a Senior Landscape Architect and Graduate of Architecture at WAX Design, having joined in 2011. 

  Working on a diverse range of projects he continually demonstrates high levels of competency in his design practice, this combined with his push for exploration and inquiry results in a strong emphasis on systematic evocative design approaches.

  

• Mauricio Herrera Villa

  Mauricio is a Graduate Landscape Architect at WAX Design. Completing his bachelor and graduate degree in Medellin, Colombia, he immersed himself in the architectural design realm for 4 years, undertaking design, planning and construction experience while also researching the state of the art of urban landscape design in his hometown.

  His passion for plants and landscape brought him to Australia to expand his knowledge and technical skills, and is now striving to engage in community informed, technically up-to-date and meaningful landscape projects at WAX, while continuously increasing and applying his plants and design knowledge.

  

• Kieran Power

  Kieran is an Urban Planner with WAX Design. Having completed a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, he holds a strong interest in urban design and the use of public space. Kieran is also currently undertaking a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture.

  A strong believer in improving the quality of urban spaces and the quality of life in cities, Kieran has a passion for sustainability, ecological restoration and healthy active transport modes.

  

• Georgia McPeake

  Georgia is the Marketing Manager at WAX Design. She brings with her a broad range of marketing and communication skills which supports and enhances the values of the WAX brand.

  She also coordinates the management of the studio with all office administration duties, which are delivered to the highest standard and with great enthusiasm.

  

• Keri Nottage

  Keri is the Studio Manager at WAX Design. She has over 15 years experience in various administration roles in a broad range of industries, a personal interest in design and landscaping and exceptional skills across all tasks. Her attention to detail and keen eye ensure that all administration responsibilities are accomplished to the highest possible quality.