Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape Architects Since 1983
Established in 1983, Murdoch Wickham is an award-winning landscape architecture practice renowned for creating sustainable, community-focused spaces that harmonise with natural environments. Our expertise spans strategic land allocation, masterplanning, and detailed technical design, serving both public and private sector clients across residential, urban regeneration, and strategic land projects. With a collaborative team of skilled professionals, we prioritise innovation and sensitivity to site history, delivering schemes that enhance ecological value and foster social interaction.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our long-standing industry reputation and recognition through multiple Bali Awards. We work from concept to completion, ensuring every project reflects our ethos of 'creating spaces, connecting communities' through intelligent, nature-inspired design.
Services
Strategic Land Allocation
Landscape Masterplanning
Placemaking
Landscape Planning
Technical Packages
Planting Design
Public Art
On-Site Supervision
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in landscape architecture since 1983
- Our team holds multiple Bali Awards for design excellence
- We offer end-to-end services from strategic planning to on-site supervision
- Our collaborative approach integrates ecological expertise with community needs
- We specialise in large-scale urban regeneration projects with lasting impact
Associations and certifications
- Bali Awards
Services
Strategic Land Allocation
We formulate landscape strategies balancing green infrastructure with development needs through site analysis and design workshops. Our approach creates sustainable frameworks for residential and commercial projects, ensuring ecological and community benefits. This service guides clients from initial vision to planning approval.
Landscape Masterplanning
Our masterplans integrate site character with functional design, providing clear graphical representations for planning purposes. We focus on creating interconnected green spaces that enhance biodiversity while delivering practical public realms for urban regeneration and private estates.
Placemaking
We specialise in creating vibrant public spaces using landscape vignettes to explore key areas. Our placemaking approach enhances site 'terroir' through social interaction spaces, combining aesthetic appeal with practical functionality for both urban and rural environments.
Landscape Planning
Our landscape planning assesses sites' full potential through impact assessments and strategic analysis. We develop rationales for masterplans that comply with planning policies while maximising ecological and amenity value for developers and local communities.
Technical Packages
We produce detailed technical drawings and specifications to ensure design integrity during construction. Our packages cover hard and soft landscaping elements, providing contractors with clear guidance to realise the landscape vision accurately.
People
John Murdoch
Director
With over four decades in landscape architecture, John leads design vision and strategic direction. He mentors the team and maintains client relationships, ensuring every project reflects Murdoch Wickham's core ethos of nature-integrated design.
John Wickham
Director
As co-founder, John oversees project delivery and studio operations. His expertise in masterplanning and urban regeneration ensures technical excellence across all schemes, maintaining the practice's award-winning standards since 1983.
Clive McDonnell
Consultant Landscape Architect
Clive provides specialist input on complex projects, sharing insights from decades of experience. His consultancy role supports design development and quality assurance, particularly for large-scale strategic land allocations and regeneration schemes.
Sara Miller
Consultant Planting Designer
Sara specialises in creating sustainable planting schemes that enhance biodiversity. Her consultancy ensures all projects incorporate appropriate vegetation selections, from private gardens to large-scale public realm developments across the UK.
Alex Jones
Senior Landscape Architect
Alex leads project teams through all design stages, from initial concepts to construction. With extensive experience in urban regeneration, he ensures technical precision while maintaining the creative vision across residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What types of projects does Murdoch Wickham specialise in?
We specialise in strategic land allocation, urban regeneration, residential developments, and private estates. Our expertise covers projects from small-scale gardens to large masterplans integrating green infrastructure across the UK.
How does Murdoch Wickham approach sustainable design?
We integrate ecological principles with functional design, creating landscapes that enhance biodiversity while serving communities. Our approach prioritises native planting, sustainable drainage systems, and preserving natural site features in all projects.
Can Murdoch Wickham assist with planning applications?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, masterplanning documentation, and technical packages to support planning applications for both public and private sector clients.
Do you work on international projects?
While primarily UK-focused, we have experience with international projects through collaborations and consultancy roles, applying our landscape atelier approach to diverse environments beyond British shores.
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