The Team
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Jamie Durie
Principal Designer and Direct |
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Jamie spent much of his earlier years working and travelling abroad, however, his underlying passion for landscape design and architecture brought him home to Australia permanently in 1997 to pursue a career in this field. While completing a Diploma of Horticulture in Landscape Design at Ryde Horticultural College he opened a retail store focusing on garden design products before expanding and relocating the business. PATIO Landscape Architecture & Design now specialises in high-end, residential and commercial landscape design with commissions worldwide. Jamie is the Principal Designer and the sole Director of PATIO. |
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Jordan Pregelj
CEO/General Manager
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Jordan first joined PATIO in 2005, bringing 30 years background in innovative design, project management and master planning. For the past four years he has worked extensively in the private sector for developers and government on major projects throughout Australia, South East Asia and the Middle East. He has managed and provided master planning and design for public domains of grand waterfront developments, greenfield estates, new cities, golf course estates national parks, recreation facilities, sports cities, resort hotels and urban renewal projects. Jordan’s new role as CEO and General Manager is to ensure creative high quality outcomes meet our client’s expectations and aspirations.
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Giselle Barron
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT |
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Giselle was asked to join PATIO in 2003 as a result of her award-winning designs and exceptional graphic abilities. She completed an Interior Design Certificate in 1997 and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in 2002 for which she received honours. Her role at PATIO includes design, site surveys, computer aided drafting, client liaison and commercial specifications. Giselle is a valued team member with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and produce innovative design solutions complete with high quality graphic presentations.
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Harriette Conway
SENIOR LANDSCAPE DESIGNER and HORTICulturalist |
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Harriette is a fourth-generation graduate Architect, having completed a Bachelor of Science (Architecture) and a Bachelor of Architecture. She has also completed a Diploma of Horticulture in Landscape Design and a course in Architectural Photography at the Australian Centre of Photography. Her primary role at PATIO is a designer, however she is also responsible for client and consultant/contractor liaison, event co-ordination and is a creative consultant for photo shoots relating to the business. Harriette currently manages the Melbourne office.
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Matthew Higginson
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT |
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Matthew joined PATIO in 2004 after gaining a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree in 2000 and working internationally, where he gained substantial experience in landscape design, documentation and construction of large-scale commercial and residential projects. While working at PATIO Matthew has been a key contributor to various master plans and commercial projects such as a resort in Al Barari, United Arab Emirates.
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Raji Iyer
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT |
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Raji joined PATIO in 2007 with ten years experience as a Landscape Architect. She brings extensive experience in urban landscape design, medium and large-scale mixed density commercial and residential design, factories, master planning and small-scale residential design and development. Raji is a Gold medalist in Architectural Design and has a Masters in Landscape Architecture. She is also an associate member of the ISOLA. Since joining the PATIO team, the focus of Raji’s work has been large-scale national and international commercial developments. She also works on developing contacts in new markets and coordinating work with PATIO’s local partner in India.
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Tamara Obradovic
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECt |
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Tamara joined PATIO in 2005 after completing her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree with first class honours. She brings to PATIO extensive experience in large-scale mixed density commercial and residential design and documentation, urban design, master planning and public domain strategies, and small-scale residential design and development. Since joining the PATIO team Tamara has worked on a range of projects, focusing mainly on large-scale commercial developments both nationally and internationally. These projects include the mixed use development of Al Barari in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and resort developments such as the Pinctada Resort in Broome, Australia.
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Georgina Reid
LANDSCAPE designer
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Georgina joined PATIO in 2006 while in her final year of studying for her Diploma of Horticulture in Landscape Design. She has had extensive experience in the horticulture and environmental management industries as both a horticulturalist and journalist, as Georgina also holds a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) degree. Her role at PATIO includes all phases of the design process, graphic presentations, client liaison and editorials. Georgina is a valued team member with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and produce innovative design solutions complete with high quality graphic presentations |
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Larissa Taylor
Executive Assistant - PATIO |
Larissa is an integral part of the team, providing administrative and customer support to the PATIO staff, arranging job bookings and assisting the Senior Project Manager in managing workflow. Joining PATIO in 2008, she brings ten years of experience in the travel industry, which has contributed to her exceptional organisational skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service.
Larissa has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Asian studies, and is currently studying Landscape Design part-time.
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Simon Howard
LANDSCAPE designer
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Simon joined PATIO in 2005, bringing with him valuable landscape construction and design skills. He completed his Diploma of Horticulture in Landscape Design in 2003, and has had hands-on experience with a number of interesting projects including the Taronga Zoo Asian Elephant Precinct, Bridgewater Estate Parklands and Twin Creeks Estate and Golf Course. In addition to Simon’s strong construction and horticultural knowledge, he is highly creative in his design work. His main role at PATIO include assisting on residential design projects and landscape construction costing and documentation.
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Nadine Bush
Group Creative Director
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Nadine has been an integral part of PATIO Landscape Architecture and Design and JPD Media since its inception. Former Decorating Editor and Food Stylist for Belle magazine, Style Director for Live This magazine and Live This television show and stylist for a wide range of Australian and international magazine, publishing and advertising clients, Nadine brings a wealth of creative and brand marketing experience to her role. As Group Creative Director and brand guardian for PATIO Landscape Architecture and Design, PATIO by Jamie Durie, Jamie Durie Signature and JPD Media, she oversees all creative content and production. She is also Bodhi’s mum.
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