I design outdoor rooms
that actually get used
Most backyards on the Sunshine Coast are just wasted space. I use the principles of landscape architecture to turn your site into functional living areas using native Australian plants.
Your yard should feel like part of your floor plan
If you don't feel comfortable sitting in your yard it’s usually a design problem.
Maybe the neighbours can see in from their second floor. Maybe there is no shade where you need it most. Or maybe it just feels like a big open patch of grass with no real purpose.
I look at your property as a series of zones. I design the floors and walls and ceilings of your outdoor space, so it feels just as private as your living room.
OUR PROCESS How we engineer your space
SITE ANALYSIS
We start by looking at the wind and the sun and the slope. We find the problems before we start drawing.
Functional ZONES
We map out where you will eat and play and relax. Every square meter of your block gets a job to do.
The Three Planes
We build the room using the ground and the walls and the overhead canopy. This creates the atmosphere.
RECOGNIZED WORK.
Trusted by Homeowners.
“Justin did an amazing design for our garden. He took the time to really understand the vision we had and match that to the house and surrounding area. We could not be any happier with the finished result.”
— Ian & Jackie, Castaways Beach
I’m Justin and I solve site problems
I’m the lead designer at Regenerative Designs. I don't just put plants in. I spent my training studying how people actually move through and use outdoor spaces.
I use a specific design philosophy from Norman Booth and James Hiss that focuses on spatial engineering. My goal is to give you a property that feels like a sanctuary and not just a garden.
Let’s talk before you pour the slab
The best time to design your landscape is while the house is still on paper. I work with you and your architect to make sure your indoor rooms and outdoor rooms line up perfectly.
We can position windows and doors to frame the best views and make your home feel twice as large by extending your living space outdoors.
Building with the Three Planes
The Base Plane
Defining the floor where you walk and sit.
The Vertical Plane
Using native screens to build walls and privacy.
The Overhead Plane
Creating ceilings with tree canopies and shade.
Why we use exclusively native plants
Climate Resilience. They survive the Sunshine Coast heat and storms without constant help.
Natural Cooling. Strategic planting can drop the temperature of your outdoor rooms by several degrees.
Low Maintenance. These plants are the most efficient tools for maintaining the shape of your rooms.
Local Ecology. Your garden becomes a functional part of the local landscape.
THE FIRST STEP Ready to reclaim your space?
Every project starts with a spatial audit. I come to your site and identify exactly why your yard isn't working for you yet. We talk about your goals and how we can use the Booth and Hiss framework to fix them.