Jeavons Landscape Architects Team
Mary Jeavons, Director
BAppSc (Ecology/Geography) Canberra College of Advanced Education
MLArch, University of Melbourne Fellow, Registered Landscape Architect & Fellow, FAILA
Member of: Play Australia (Life), Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), International Play Association (IPA), Assoc. of Consultants in Access, Australia (ACAA), Australian Standard Committee on Playground Safety
Mary Jeavons continues to provide leadership within the firm. She is experienced in the planning and design of children’s spaces of all kinds and those which are accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Mary has carried out important research and advocacy in the field and has written published and spoken widely in forums in Australia and overseas. She has a particular niche in strategic planning for open space, parks and play areas for local government and developers, Australia wide.
MLArch, University of Melbourne Fellow, Registered Landscape Architect & Fellow, FAILA
Member of: Play Australia (Life), Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), International Play Association (IPA), Assoc. of Consultants in Access, Australia (ACAA), Australian Standard Committee on Playground Safety
Mary Jeavons continues to provide leadership within the firm. She is experienced in the planning and design of children’s spaces of all kinds and those which are accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Mary has carried out important research and advocacy in the field and has written published and spoken widely in forums in Australia and overseas. She has a particular niche in strategic planning for open space, parks and play areas for local government and developers, Australia wide.
Bruce Grillmeier, Associate
B IndDes, The University of Newcastle
DipMan, VECCI
Bruce is responsible for practice management and also has a design and project management role.
Bruce has 18 years experience in the industry and is highly skilled in managing both small and large scale projects from concept through to construction. He enjoys working with client groups, committees and other professions to develop ideas into workable concepts and applies his technical expertise and knowledge of standards to resolve complex issues with a practical approach.
DipMan, VECCI
Bruce is responsible for practice management and also has a design and project management role.
Bruce has 18 years experience in the industry and is highly skilled in managing both small and large scale projects from concept through to construction. He enjoys working with client groups, committees and other professions to develop ideas into workable concepts and applies his technical expertise and knowledge of standards to resolve complex issues with a practical approach.
Zoë Metherell, Associate
BAppSc Landscape Architecture (Hons), RMIT University
MEnv, University of Melbourne
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Member of Ecological Society of Australia (ESA)
Zoë is responsible for practice management and is also a highly experienced landscape architect with an active role managing projects from concept to completion. Her work includes landscape masterplanning and design of major projects, public open space, community facilities and sensory & educational environments. Zoe’s professional interests include environmental sustainability and ecology. She also enjoys consultation, teaching and advocacy and has presented at forums in Australia & overseas.
MEnv, University of Melbourne
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Member of Ecological Society of Australia (ESA)
Zoë is responsible for practice management and is also a highly experienced landscape architect with an active role managing projects from concept to completion. Her work includes landscape masterplanning and design of major projects, public open space, community facilities and sensory & educational environments. Zoe’s professional interests include environmental sustainability and ecology. She also enjoys consultation, teaching and advocacy and has presented at forums in Australia & overseas.
Sue Godfrey, Senior Landscape Architect
DipEd, Monash University
BSc, University of Melbourne
MLArch, University of Melbourne
GradDipHort, Burnley, V.C.A.H.
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Sue has a background in education, horticulture and science that enrich her practice of landscape architecture. She particularly enjoys designing interactive environments in special schools for adults and children with disabilities. Extensive community consultation has also formed an integral part of many design projects. A passionate gardener and lover of nature, Sue aims to extend the opportunity to appreciate natural forms and elements in her design work.
BSc, University of Melbourne
MLArch, University of Melbourne
GradDipHort, Burnley, V.C.A.H.
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Sue has a background in education, horticulture and science that enrich her practice of landscape architecture. She particularly enjoys designing interactive environments in special schools for adults and children with disabilities. Extensive community consultation has also formed an integral part of many design projects. A passionate gardener and lover of nature, Sue aims to extend the opportunity to appreciate natural forms and elements in her design work.
Leong Khoo, Senior Landscape Architect
BApp Sc (Landscape Architecture), RMIT University
Leong Khoo is proficient in the day to day management of projects and undertakes a wide range of design and administrative work. He has designed small pocket parks, regional play spaces, masterplans, traffic design layouts and site assessment plans. Leong also has excellent skills in preparing illustrations for public presentations. Leong’s notable works includes Bicentennial Park Regional Playground in Chelsea and Sovereign Hill Post Office Pond Masterplan.
Leong Khoo is proficient in the day to day management of projects and undertakes a wide range of design and administrative work. He has designed small pocket parks, regional play spaces, masterplans, traffic design layouts and site assessment plans. Leong also has excellent skills in preparing illustrations for public presentations. Leong’s notable works includes Bicentennial Park Regional Playground in Chelsea and Sovereign Hill Post Office Pond Masterplan.
Anne Fowler, Senior Landscape Architect
AssocDip App. Sci (Horticulture) Burnley College, University of Melbourne
BA (Fine Art) RMIT University
MLArch University of Melbourne
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Anne is a landscape architect and horticulturist. She has a particular fascination in the interaction between people and landscape and in artful planting design that explores colour, texture and form.
Highly experienced in all aspects of landscape architecture practice, from consultation to project management, Anne’s experience has included schools, kindergartens and early childhood centres, parks, trails, linear reserves and streetscape design.
BA (Fine Art) RMIT University
MLArch University of Melbourne
Registered Landscape Architect, AILA
Anne is a landscape architect and horticulturist. She has a particular fascination in the interaction between people and landscape and in artful planting design that explores colour, texture and form.
Highly experienced in all aspects of landscape architecture practice, from consultation to project management, Anne’s experience has included schools, kindergartens and early childhood centres, parks, trails, linear reserves and streetscape design.
Sulochi Walisinghe, Landscape Architect
BDesign (Landscape Architecture), RMIT University
Sulochi has a refined and imaginative approach to design and in her first year at Jeavons she was awarded AILA Graduate Landscape Architect. She has experience in design and documentation on a wide range of projects including primary schools, early learning centres and council master plans.
Sulochi uses her skill in 3 dimensional thinking to great effect, illustrating the intent of her designs. She is experienced in client consultation and working with contractors to ensure high quality built outcomes.
Sulochi has a refined and imaginative approach to design and in her first year at Jeavons she was awarded AILA Graduate Landscape Architect. She has experience in design and documentation on a wide range of projects including primary schools, early learning centres and council master plans.
Sulochi uses her skill in 3 dimensional thinking to great effect, illustrating the intent of her designs. She is experienced in client consultation and working with contractors to ensure high quality built outcomes.
Chris Greber, Landscape Architect
BLArch, University of Melbourne
Chris Greber has continued to expand and develop his skills at Jeavons by working on a range of projects ranging from detailed documentation, landscape design, large scale master plans, BMX tracks, signage design, and developing visual maps. Chris is experienced in graphic communication and design using Adobe Photoshop, CAD software and drawing by hand and has a keen interest in skate and BMX design. Chris plays guitar in a metal band and still manages to keep his day job running efficiently and effectively.
Chris Greber has continued to expand and develop his skills at Jeavons by working on a range of projects ranging from detailed documentation, landscape design, large scale master plans, BMX tracks, signage design, and developing visual maps. Chris is experienced in graphic communication and design using Adobe Photoshop, CAD software and drawing by hand and has a keen interest in skate and BMX design. Chris plays guitar in a metal band and still manages to keep his day job running efficiently and effectively.
Gary Warren, Landscape draftsperson
CertIV Hort. (Landscape) University of Melbourne, (Burnley)
CertIV App. Design (Landscape) NMIT Fairfield
AssocDegreeEnvHort, University of Melbourne (current)
Gary is passionate about the environment and how the principles of sustainability can be incorporated into landscape design and construction practices. As a horticulturist he is passionate about plants and how people relate to them within the landscape. He is particularly interested in the sensory qualities of plants and how they can be used to enhance the enjoyment of a place from a relaxation and therapeutic perspective.
CertIV App. Design (Landscape) NMIT Fairfield
AssocDegreeEnvHort, University of Melbourne (current)
Gary is passionate about the environment and how the principles of sustainability can be incorporated into landscape design and construction practices. As a horticulturist he is passionate about plants and how people relate to them within the landscape. He is particularly interested in the sensory qualities of plants and how they can be used to enhance the enjoyment of a place from a relaxation and therapeutic perspective.
Richard Veith, Design draftsperson
BPD, University of Melbourne
Richard has over 10 years experience in the field of architectural design and drafting as well as set design for film and video production. He is highly skilled in 2D and 3D drafting, and has brought this experience to various projects at Jeavons whilst honing his skills in landscape documentation and has a strong interest in the effective resolution of space in children’s environments.
Richard has over 10 years experience in the field of architectural design and drafting as well as set design for film and video production. He is highly skilled in 2D and 3D drafting, and has brought this experience to various projects at Jeavons whilst honing his skills in landscape documentation and has a strong interest in the effective resolution of space in children’s environments.
Lisa Abate, Business Administration Manager
AdvDip Accounting
Lisa has worked in customer service for over 20 years, in industries as wide ranging as manufacturing, tertiary education and retail. Her personal interest in gardens attracted her initially to Jeavons Landscape Architects, where she has provided administrative support to staff and clients for some years.
Lisa is trained in MYOB, bookkeeping and business administration. She manages Jeavons accounts and financial affairs, invoicing, reporting and client liaison.
Lisa has worked in customer service for over 20 years, in industries as wide ranging as manufacturing, tertiary education and retail. Her personal interest in gardens attracted her initially to Jeavons Landscape Architects, where she has provided administrative support to staff and clients for some years.
Lisa is trained in MYOB, bookkeeping and business administration. She manages Jeavons accounts and financial affairs, invoicing, reporting and client liaison.
Sarah Pryor, Landscape Architect
BHort University of Melbourne (Burnley)
MLArch University of Melbourne
Sarah Pryor is a qualified horticulturalist and landscape architect with experience in design and documentation of a range of projects including parks, gardens, schools and early childhood centres. She has a particular interest in the interactions children have with their outdoor environment, specifically the relationships that children have with vegetation.
Sarah is currently on Maternity Leave looking after her beautiful baby - Madeleine. We hope to welcome her back soon!
MLArch University of Melbourne
Sarah Pryor is a qualified horticulturalist and landscape architect with experience in design and documentation of a range of projects including parks, gardens, schools and early childhood centres. She has a particular interest in the interactions children have with their outdoor environment, specifically the relationships that children have with vegetation.
Sarah is currently on Maternity Leave looking after her beautiful baby - Madeleine. We hope to welcome her back soon!
