About Jamie

International award winning designer and author Jamie Durie started his design practice 19 years ago in February 1998. Since then he and his team at Durie Design have received over 33 international design awards including a gold medal at the Chelsea flower show in London and further gold medals received in Singapore, Tokyo, Auckland NZ, Melbourne, and Durie’s place of birth, Sydney.

In 2001 Durie made his debut into furniture design when he and his team were asked to design various pieces of custom furniture for several upmarket hotels and resorts first in Spain, with several more in Asia, Australia and the Middle East. After launching several design collaborations in Europe his furniture his furniture is now retailed worldwide.
His accolades in interior furniture design include an award received in December 2014 for the design of his Elle Ecrite Desk for Riva1920 and was followed by another for the Rainbow Modulare wall unit at the London Design Awards. In May 2014 he was awarded the New York Design Award for his interior dining chair titled, The Tubular Chair. The Bungalow Armchair in hand woven leather was also a finalist.

DURIE DESIGN

The design practice was born in the field of landscape architecture giving the firm the foundation of its design philosophy; a sophisticated blend of the natural form and clean-line geometry, affectionately titled RAW LUXURY. Durie Design has evolved today into a multi-disciplinary design practice in areas of architecture, interior architecture, landscape, and Durie’s greatest passion, furniture design.

Durie’s first furniture collection was designed and created over a decade ago in 2003 and has since retailed in over 200 department stores throughout Australia. After a successful launch into Europe, Durie’s collections continue to sell today in over 16 countries with his latest collection for renowned Milan-based Italian furniture manufacturer RIVA1920 launching at Salone del Mobile, Milan back in April 2013. Since then the collection has doubled with a new collection under development for Riva1920 to launch in Italy, April 2017. The firm has recently completed designing the solid cedar Sakura Bathtub for YTL Hotel Group in Singapore for their new snow Resorts.

Durie and his team have created a unique design language and coined it TRANSTERIOR ™ and have become well known for creating seamless transitions between the indoors and out. He stands behind his philosophy of taking the outdoors in and the indoors out, and giving the client the ability of having a greater connection to nature in a sophisticated and carefully considered design environment where the furniture takes inspiration from nature.

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

Author of 11 best-selling books including Edible Garden Design – Aust & US editions, 100 Gardens, Jamie Durie’s The Outdoor Room, Outside with Jamie Durie, The Source Book Editions 1 & 2, Inspired, Outdoor Kids, The Outdoor Room and Patio—Garden Design). Jamie has recently launched his 12th book title, and his first one on interior design, LIVING DESIGN published in Australia by Penguin Lantern Books.

TELEVISION HOST

Jamie has hosted over 52 primetime design shows worldwide aired in over 90 countries, and has hosted The Outdoor Room, Green Home TV shows among many others since his debut as a regular celebrity designer guest for 4 years on the Oprah Winfrey show. His latest original TV series, “Outback Nation” started airing this April on the FYI network, where Durie transforms unruly outdoor spaces into backyard sanctuaries. His latest project, about to go into production is an interior/exterior design show designing for private home weddings titled “Love Grows”.

Jamie splits his time between his design studios in Sydney and Los Angeles, and continues to work with several hotels, resorts and commercial projects currently spanning 17 countries.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORK

Jamie is a committed environmentalist working with numerous organizations dedicated to conservation and environmental responsibility. Some of these organizations include The United Nations World Environment Day, The Australian Conservation Foundation, Greening Australia, Planet Arc (National Tree Day, 17 years), FSC (USA & Australia), Green Peace, Earth Hour and many more. In 2008, Durie was one of 200 selected in Australia to be trained by former Vice President Al Gore as a Climate Change Presenter. Through this he is updated with the latest statistics quarterly. The organization has now touched millions through ambassadors globally. It is now titled The Climate Reality Project. He also hosted the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Spirituality and Sustainability Forum with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is an ambassador and former board member of the Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation, Sydney.

In honour of his work over the last two decades, Durie was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for services to the environment and design and in 2004, he received the Centenary Medal for services to the environment, television, and the community.

21 Years Of Commitment To The Environment

2017
  • Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation Ambassador
  • Climate Reality Project Presentation – Nurses & Midwives Association Conference
  • Future Housing Taskforce Presentation
2016
  • The School of Life – Game Changers: Living With Nature Presentation
  • Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation Ambassador
2015
  • Sustainable Furnishings Council Member
2014
  • Bushlink Ambassador
  • Lexus Hybrid Ambassador
  • Melbourne Botanic Garden, Environmental Panel interview with Tim Flannery on water saving and climate change initiatives Australia
  • Proven Winners USA Garden Centre Tour, live appearances and environmental lectures to 20 top USA garden centers in 20 States.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in radio, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Sea Shepard Fund Raising event , Sydney Australia
2013
  • Lexus Hybrid Ambassador
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Resurgence Hosted Environmental Appearance and lecture by Satish Kumar, Avalon, Sydney.
2012
  • Lexus Hybrid Ambassador
  • Forestry Stewardship Council USA, judge for environmental campaign
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Monrovia USA Garden Centre Tour, live appearances and environmental lectures to 20 top USA garden centers
  • Global Green – Created green walls and interior décor for USA 9th Annual
    Global Green Oscar Party in Hollywood.
2011
  • Lexus Hybrid Ambassador
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
2010
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
2009
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Greenpeace Design & presentation of frog habitats school project
2008
  • Qantas Carbon offset tree planting in Dubbo
  • United Nations New York Official ambassador appearance and ceremonial planting for Clean up the World Day with head of Environmental Department United Nations
  • Qantas In Flight TV Commercial as Ambassador for Qantas on board recycling program
  • Origin Energy Restoring the balance, release of 250,000 propagated fish into the Murray Darling Basin
  • Singapore Institute of Architects Environmental lecture.
  • Department of Environment , Victorian Government, Environmental address
  • National Australia Bank Online Environmental Presentation, Melbourne, exposure 42,000 people.
  • Origin Energy Climate Change Presentation at Melbourne Museum for 1800 people.
  • Department of Environment, Victorian Government, Environmental Address
  • Toyota Prius Ambassador
  • Al Gore Climate Change Presentation Speaking Engagement, De Lorenzo to 1500 people.
  • Do Something Paper-less Alliance campaign.
  • Land Care Backyard Blitz Environmental Special
2007
  • Australian Conservation Foundation Appearance with the Dalai Lama and planting of a sacred Wollemi Pine, with the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Dr Tim Entwisle.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Australian Conservation Foundation Appearance, master of ceremonies and environmental speaker in conjunction with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama for the Spirituality and Sustainability event, Burswood Dome, – Interviewed his Holiness the Dalai Lama, Burswood Dome audience 17,000.
  • Planet Ark Organiser, appearance, speech and Master of Ceremonies for school planting day Hunter Valley gardens approximately 600 children participated. Presentation on the importance of bugs and worms and potting project demonstration for all children.
  • Toyota Toyota Prius event and environmental address /online campaign, Sydney Motor Show
  • Origin Energy Rooftop Design Garden Installation and launch for on sustainable city rooftops.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Environmental Speech and appearance at Al Gore An Inconvenient Truth screening at the Moonlight Cinemas, Royal Botanic Gardens.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Wydnham Wines Vine Opening – speech and appearance and vine planting in conjunction with Her Excellency, Governor of NSW.
2006
  • Backyard Blitz Environmental school makeover in conjunction with General Peter Cosgrove, Innisfail, Queensland.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Sustainable Paper Environmental Lecture Tasmania, Australia
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Rose Garden Opening, speech and appearance – print and radio
2005
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Planet Ark Environmental lecture in Melbourne.
  • Mount Annan Botanic Gardens Design and donation of sculpture to the Australia Native section, of Mount Annan Botanic Gardens, valued at $300,000.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
2004
  • Appearance, speech and opening with Lord Mayor, for Sydney design competition, in conjunction with Royal Botanic Gardens, and Sydney in Bloom – televised, radio and print.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, with Olivia Newton-John, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Design and Donation of Environmental Sculpture in collaboration with BHP/Blue Scope Steel Awareness for recycled steel and drought tolerant plant species. Permanent installation at Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Hosted the “Water Dragon Garden” release, HSBC sponsored event, televised with Lord Mayor, Lucy Turnbull – televised, radio and print
  • Planet Ark Ambassadorial role to promote the recycling of printer cartridges.
  • Planet Ark Featured in TVC for Commonwealth Games, official charity partner bid (bid successful).
  • AMP Speaking Event on environmental and community based initiative in small business.
2003
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide. Jamie’s radio campaign encouraged approximately 2000 schools across Australia to sign onto the National Tree Day School Campaign, and as a result, over 375,000 trees were planted out that year. These extensive radio campaigns are a part of Jamie’s ambassador program annually.
  • Greening Australia – Canberra Appearance at Greening Australia Project “Function” Canberra. Judge of the Children’s Frog Habitat Garden Design competition.
2002
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Design and donation of sculpture garden to Cactus and succulent domain, valued at $400,000.
  • Manakau Botanic Gardens Design and donation of sculpture garden to Manakau botanic gardens, Auckland. Valued at $150,000
2001
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
2000
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
1999
  • National Tree Day appearance on Our House Channel 9 Environmental message.
  • Planet Ark National Tree Day Ambassador, featured in TVC, public tree planting appearances, supported by media Australia wide.
1996
  • Planet Ark Featured in TVC campaign for biodegradable washing detergent.
1993
  • Planet Ark TV Commercial