THE JOURNEY
In the Beginning: With over 15 years of varied experience as a landscape Architect I've had the privilege of working in the UK, Ireland and the Middles East. Covering a range of projects from research, concept phase, through to completion including environmental conservation, retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
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Longterm Pursuit: In 2005 SPLACES was born; a project that looks at the regeneration and re-appropriation potential of ‘left over’ in-between spaces in the city. It is essentially a project grounded in the everyday. By observing a community's use and relationship to these spaces, an in-depth understanding of site specific needs is acquired.
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Current Path: I am currently exploring the world of eco therapy, specifically discovering the positive impact of nature immersion on mental health and PTSD. The objective is to reconnect people to nature (and in turn inspire a sense of responsibility over mind and the natural world) through the medium of movement and mindfulness in nature.
BIO
Experience
2018
FOUNDER AT CULTT ZERO
CULTT zero stands for Cultural Urban Landscape Think Tank. The purpose behind this initiative is to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living through education, research and design.
2013 - Present
LANDSCAPEÂ ARCHITECT CONSULTANT
This role includes sub-consultancy, lead designer to site supervisor work.
2011- 2013
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, WOODS BAGOT
Lead landscape designer, occasional project management and attendance of client meetings. Involved in a variety of project scales and locations across the MENA area. With each project special attention was taken to focus on client awareness and design implementation of sustainable materials and landscape systems for longterm use and maintenance. Examples include natural filtration of black water using reed beds systems, native and compatible planting for water conservation, the use of humidity catchers for irrigation, making use of solar power where applicable and natural cooling strategies in warmer climates, as well as careful choice of hardscape material.
2009 - 2010
TEACHING ASSISTANT , AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
Assigned to assist in preparation and outline of a year 2 Landscape design and eco-management course entitled '‘Ecological Landscape Design’. The role involved general feedback and support on design work, preparation and giving occasional lectures. Main project topic included the regeneration of salt Marshes in Lebanon's Northern region of Enfe.
March 2008
INTERN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT URBAN DESIGNER, ERZ
A brief posting in Glasgow under the supervision of Rolf Roscher.
2006 - 2007
LANDSCAPEÂ ARCHITECT, BRADY SHIPMENT MARTIN
Landscape design work including drafting and site visits. Notable project involvement includes the Cork City south docks.
June 2023 - May 2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR SPLACES
Contracted to work alongside Dr. Jala Makhzoumi and Julie Weltzien to further research and develop the concept of SPLACES; originally created and conceptualised during my final year of study.