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Landscape Design

SMOKEBUSH STUDIO creates layered, atmospheric landscapes shaped by people, place and the way we live.

Led by Nathan White, Smokebush Studio designs deeply considered gardens that balance structure with softness.  Drawing from the Australian landscape alongside refined international influences, the studio creates immersive outdoor spaces that feel natural, enduring and deeply connected to home.

Projects

Services

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  • An initial site meeting to assess conditions, discuss goals, and establish the design direction.

  • Development of an overall design vision, including layout, spatial planning and key ideas.

  • Preparation of required drawings and documentation to support council approvals.

  • Comprehensive documentation covering materials, finishes, planting and construction details.

  • Review and comparison of contractor quotes to ensure clarity, accuracy and value.

  • Sourcing and coordination of plants, materials and finishes in line with the approved design.

  • Ongoing communication with builders, trades and suppliers to ensure design intent is delivered accurately.

Work With Us

About

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Led by Nathan White, a landscape designer with over a decade of experience

Smokebush Studio creates gardens that are deeply personal, considered, and tailored to each client.

Rooted in a nuanced understanding of city living, the studio specialises in landscape design and styling for residential and select commercial projects. Each garden is approached as a collaboration, with care taken to listen, observe, and respond thoughtfully to both the client’s needs and the character of the site.

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The work balances structure with softness, blending the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape with classical European and contemporary international influences. Smokebush Studio creates gardens that feel established rather than overworked - Layered, textural spaces that evolve with time and reward daily use.

Every project is guided by a focus on livability and atmosphere and how the space is experienced, how it connects to the home, and how it enhances a sense of wellbeing. From intimate city courtyards to leafy family gardens, the studio’s designs aim to create outdoor spaces that are as inviting as they are visually striking.

Collaborators

Smac Studio
Tamsin Johnson
Daniel Boddam Architecture
Edifice Build
Robert Plumb Build
Melissa Collison Interiors
Swillhouse Group
Realisation Par
Arilu Studio

Featured In

Australian House & Garden Magazine
Design Files
Russh Magazine