WHAT WE DO
design ... environment ... innovation
L O A M is a boutique practice involved in all aspects of Landscape Architecture design and consultancy. Lead by NZILA Registered Landscape Architect Tim Lander, we are passionate for innovative solutions while striving for environmental sustainability in all projects.
Experience spans over 30 years in the professional landscape realm, including completion of all facets of landscape design and implementation. We also have proven expertise in strategic planning and resource management.
Expertise also includes analysis of landscape characteristics and development effects, along with provision of Landscape Evidence to Hearings and the Environment Court.
Whether it be with national agencies, local authorities or private commissions, our approach is underpinned by a clear brief from the project outset, leading to effective and clever designs with successful resolutions.
Successful project delivery is always our goal, what ever dynamics may be of influence. Our practice and passion is to provide creativity and outstanding results, enhancing the landscape for all people to enjoy.
Peruse some of our projects and contact LOAM for further information and enquiry.
PORTFOLIO
WALK / CYCLEWAYS
Bay of Plenty, NZ
ï‚° Public walkway/cycleway projects linking communities and Reserve facilities. New shared path and landscaping integrated with transport networks and giving additional access to high-amenity areas.
LOAM Landscape Architects coordinated stakeholder consultation, technical details, inter-Agency liaison project documentation and management of specialist construction. The spaces are carefully crafted and defined into the settings, and extremely popular with users.
PLAY SPACES
Bay of Plenty, NZ
Community play areas including Destination and neighbourhood facilities. These highly-valued spaces integrate and enhance the array of other functions in the area.
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LOAM Landscape Architects lead local community consultation and student involvement underpinning stimulating and challenging play experiences, with design and implementation management efficiently completed. The play areas are hugely enjoyed.
LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT
Resource Consent Processes
Provision of expert landscape advice and reporting for land development and Resource Consents. LOAM Landscape Architects provide analysis of landscape issues under District and Regional Plans, design and mitigation proposals, Visual Simulations, presentation of Expert Evidence to Hearings and Environment Court.
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Supported and Consent-successful developments range from a variety of Land Use and Subdivision proposals in both urban and rural settings.
OUTDOOR LIVING - RESIDENCES
Personable Landscape Design
From friendly chat consultations to complete design detailing and project management of your own living space. LOAM Landscape Architects love helping people develop their ideas, to fully enhance opportunities of outdoor living and making connections with the surrounding environment.
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Site consultations - Concept Plans - Construction Details - Project & Contractor Management
TOWN ENTRANCE UPGRADE
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty NZ
Community-based vision planning for main road entrance to township. Businesses as stakeholders along with residents, to improve safety, and elevate urban identity for locals, workers and visitors alike. Outcomes of pedestrian facilities, cycleways, business frontages, tree planting and berm restoration.
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LOAM Landscape Architects undertook community consultation, landscape design and co-management of implementation to achieve a greatly-improved environment and contribution to town pride.
URBAN HUB
New Plymouth NZ
Puke Ariki Landing is New Plymouth's premier urban central park, at the threshold of the city's museum and linking the reknown Coastal Walkway with the CBD. Following complete redevelopment the project has been awarded accolades from the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects, and sustains as the popular hub for the city.
New Plymouth District Council Landscape Architect Tim Lander lead the redevelopment, with co-design and project management by Richard Bain Isthmus Group and Apex Civil Consultants supporting the multi-disciplnary implementation team.
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPES
New Plymouth NZ, Kunming China
New Zealand forest and Iwi artwork project for historic Golden Temple Park Kunming (Yunnan province) plus Brooklands Chinese Garden installation New Plymouth NZ. These landscape projects manifest the international long-term relationship between Kunming (pop 6M) and New Plymouth (60K).
New Plymouth District Council Landscape Architect Tim Lander completed landscape design and project management, in conjunction with Kunming project team. Lead design proposal in China, with facilitation of NZ indigenous plant export. Valued public assets have resulted and respected relationships between these cities are ongoing.
LIFESTYLE VILLAGE LIVING
Bay of Plenty NZ
Facility layout and landscape planning for over-55’s coastal lifestyle community. Meshes into new neighbouring residential area with a high degree of green living amenity, including multi-use public Reserve and well-designed dwellings with flair. Privacy and outlook priorities achieved, along with walkway linkages and extremely efficient spatial layout.
Site design ideas and creative solutions developed with generous plantings and social gathering spaces, strengthening this new community precinct. Village rapidly taken up and establishing with great popularity.
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