Our People

Matthew Taylor

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

Master of the Built Environment (Building Conservation)

AILA Registered Landscape Architect

Associate of Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

Matthew has over 35 years’ experience as a landscape architect and conservation landscape architect with a broad understanding and appreciation of historic, cultural and natural landscapes. He has specialist expertise in heritage landscapes, master planning, residential subdivisions and the adaptive reuse of former heritage listed industrial sites. His work both in Australia and internationally has been recognised in a number of design awards.

Iain Brammer

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

AILA Registered Landscape Architect

Associate of Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

Iain has been involved with landscape design and implementation of projects across New South Wales, for the past 35 years. A ‘sense of place’ and environmentally sensitive design has inspired his professional direction and continues to influence Taylor Brammer’s design philosophy. Iain is dedicated to Taylor Brammer’s pursuit of design excellence. His sensibility and broad understanding of core landscape values, facilitates his role as a leader in this industry.

Aaron Lakeman

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

Bachelor of Building Construction Management (UON)

Graduate Certificate Project Management.

AILA Registered Landscape Architect

Aaron is an innovative Landscape Architect with over 15 years’ project experience whose drive is to create unique urban spaces with influences of nature. His skills in Project Management aid the company in terms of project organisation, coordination and implementation of the company in-house QA system. He provides construction supervision and leadership to a range of projects, including coordination with contractors and client, program and budget management and tendering procedures. Aaron’s particular skills are with materials, finishes, detail selections and coordination.

James Heron

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (Landscape and Amenity Management)

James has gained experience studying and working internationally and across Australia. This experience has influenced his philosophy in the creation of environments that implement sustainable initiatives and capture opportunities for diversity in experiences, habitat and a sense of place. James is particularly skilled at delivering quality construction documentation, detailed design and planting design.

His unique design skills have been recognised through a number of Royal Horticultural Society Medals, AILA and UDIA Awards.

James Horan

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

AILA Registered Landscape Architect

James has gained experience working both in Australia and internationally. He sees the natural environment as a constant source of inspiration and direction in all his works.

Most recently he has been responsible for the landscape development of the new Calderwood Valley community by Lend Lease, located on the south coast of New South Wales. He has delivered successful outcomes for this major community which embodies the latest in new community thinking and design.

Vanessa Hoang

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (University of Canberra)

Bachelor of Interior Architecture (University of Canberra)

AILA Registered Landscape Architect

Vanessa is a Landscape Architect with a background in interior design and architectural visualisation. Vanessa’s philosophy is to explore and engage in storytelling through the implementation of textures, materiality and visual communication inspired by the surrounding environment.

Nhat Walton

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (University of Canberra)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (UOW)

Nhat has a strong background in creative arts combined with Landscape Architecture. Her experience in these fields enables her to creatively mould graphic elements to illustrate concepts and elegantly communicate innovative designs. Through creative landscape design outcomes she facilitates engaging discussions which inspires emerging ideas.

Bryan Huang

Masters of Landscape Architecture (University of Adelaide)

Bachelor of Architecture (University of Adelaide)

Bryan is a passionate designer drawing upon his studies as an Architect and Landscape Architect. Since completing his Masters he has played a key role as a member of the design team on new Schools, Urban Infrastructure and Parkland projects. His particular skills in resolving and detailing complex design issues have been critical to the success of these projects.

Claudia Sheffield

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Hons (UTS)

Claudia is an enthusiastic Landscape Architect with an interest in ecology and horticulture that drives her passion for sustainable landscape design. She has a keen interest in planting design and values the quality outcomes created by good design.

Duc Anh Le

Bachelor of Architecture (HAU)

Master of Architecture (UTS)

Currently completing Certificate III in Horticulture (TAFE)

Duc is a Landscape Architect with 3 year’s professional experience in both architectural and landscape architectural firms where he has worked on residential, education, commercial and health projects. Joining Taylor Brammer in late 2017, Duc brings his architecture skills to the landscape design sector. He has a passion for connecting the built environment to nature and architecture has been his goal since childhood.

Mitchell Roseby

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Hons (UTS)

Mitchell is a passionate Landscape Architect with a thorough interest in the dynamic interactions of ecological and cultural systems to inform sustainable design solutions. He values depth and detail through critical engagement with the contextual qualities of site, resulting in design outcomes that provoke stronger connections with place.

Elham Daneshmandi

Bachelor of Architecture (GUU)

Master of Architecture (YAS)

Overseas qualification assessment from Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

Elham is a skilled Architectural designer and Revit technician with experience working in a range of building sectors including multi-unit dwellings, large scale commercial developments, hotels, education, and mixed-use projects. Elham's expertise lies in the integration of BIM technology and Revit into her workflow, resulting in high-quality design, documentation, and visualisations. She excels in developing customised BIM standards and implementing best practices to enhance project outcomes. Elham is a collaborative team player who thrives on challenges and has a keen interest in exploring the field of Landscape Architecture.

Richard Amburgo

Bachelor of Architecture (PLM University, Philippines)

Richard is an experienced Architect with wide ranging experience in Landscape Architecture, having worked in the field for over 15 years. He brings to the company a wealth of experience in an extensive range of project types in the international sphere. These include island resorts in the Maldives, hotels and multi-residential buildings in Dubai.

His deep skill set includes complex spatial design, architectural and landscape detailing, and master planning with a strong focus on sustainability. Richard takes substantial fulfillment in seeing a project evolve from the design conceptual stage through design development and to final realisation.

Yu-Ting Chao

Master of Landscape Architecture (Deakin University, VIC)

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Taiwan)

Yu-Ting is a driven designer drawing upon her experience overseas in landscape architecture and studies in Landscape Architecture.

Since completing her Masters Yu-Ting is driven in pursuing and developing her career and skill-set as a landscape architect with a focus on attention to detail. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Kelly Tsang

Master of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Honours (UNSW)

Kelly is a passionate Landscape Architect with an interest in everyone can play that drives her passion for playful Landscape Architecture. Her philosophy is to create design friendly and liveable places for people, to ensure our urban environments foster happiness, health, and well-being.

Kelly is engaged in the preparation of masterplans, detail planting plans and conceptual design. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Patrick Fitz-Hayes

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Hons (UTS)

Masters of Landscape Architecture (UTS)

Patrick is an ardent Landscape Architect with a pragmatic yet sensitive approach, striving to deliver outcomes that enhance the health, agency, and liveability of landscape now and into the future. Through his thesis work on the sublime nature of landscape encounters within the suburbs, Patrick brings a unique perspective on the Landscape Architect’s role of mediating the experience of landscape for others.

Jordan Snodgrass

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) (UNSW)

Post Graduate Certificate in Heritage and Conservation (Sydney University)

Advanced Diploma of Architectural Technology (Wollongong TAFE)

Jordan is a graduate Landscape Architect with a background in Architecture and Heritage, bringing a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to design. Jordan is skilful at integrating layers of interpretation into his designs, fostering a positive connection to the environment within a cultural context. By designing spaces that create a sense of identity, Jordan's work highlights his commitment to excellence. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

**GRADUATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND HORTICULTURALIST**

Kathryn Morgan

Graduate Diploma of Landscape Architecture (UTS)

Currently completing a Masters of Landscape Architecture (UTS)

Certificate III Horticulture (TAFE NSW)

Kathryn is a qualified Horticulturist who brings a strong sense of creativity, diverse research and collaboration skills, an affinity with plants, and a commitment to exceptional, sensitive landscape design. She has a strong sustainability belief system which drives her design philosophy. She brings a layer of planting knowledge and considered approach to planting selections. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Hannah Kohler

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) (UNSW)

Hannah is a graduate of Landscape Architecture, with a keen interest in the use of art and ecology to create places that foster a sense of community.

She is enthusiastic about the sustainable applications of horticulture and planting design; particularly in how they contribute to creating accessible and exciting places that improve community connection with each other. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Oliver Turner Jensen

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) (UTS)

Currently completing Certificate III in Horticulture (Ryde TAFE)

Oliver is a Landscape Architect and a student of Horticulture with a passion for creating site-specific designs that respond to the needs of the community and that promote environmental sustainability.

After being involved in the nursery business, Oli was inspired to enrich his landscape practice with a technical understanding of plants and their performance in urban environments. This, and other ecological and substantive factors has informed his approach to designing functional and engaging spaces to foster significant human collaboration and biodiversity outcomes. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Stephanie Chen

Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (USYD)

Currently completing Master of Landscape Architecture (UTS)

Currently Stephanie is in her third year of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments at the University of Sydney. She has a broad knowledge of the built environment that includes urban design, property and construction, architectural design, and science.

She has a passion for designing sustainable and ecologically robust public spaces and is developing an interest and understanding about the practice of Landscape Architecture. Stephanie is engaged in the preparation of masterplans, detail planting plans and conceptual design. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

Brendan Boath

Currently completing Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (UNSW)

Diploma of Landscape Design (Ryde TAFE)

Certificate III in Horticulture at (Ryde TAFE)

Brendan is currently enrolled in first year of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture course at University of New South Wales. Brendan is an enthusiastic student Landscape Architect, passionate about the Australian landscape, with an emphasis on sustainability and habitat.

With a background in landscape design and over 8 years’ experience in landscape construction and maintenance, Brendan is in an ideal position to further his career in Landscape Architecture. Taylor Brammer has a company policy of mentoring our team members to learn and appreciate the processes of Landscape Architecture from design through to realisation.

**OFFICE MANAGER - AUSTINMER & HESQ MANAGER**

Thao Hoang

Bachelor of Communications and Graphics Design (Billy Blue College of Design)

As office manager for the South Coast office, Thao provides Administrative and Graphic Design Skills. Thao assists through document issue and management, administration and preparation of reports and correspondence. She has an a appreciation for Urban design, art and landscape design principles.

Kate Lavender

With a background in Public Relations Kate utilises her skills in time management, successful solutions and new business outcomes. Kate’s role as office manager includes document issue and management, administration and preparation of reports and correspondence.

Kylie Faulkner

Kylie knows very little about Landscape Architecture but that's OK because she is our Financial Manager.

Kylie manages the payroll, accounts payable/receivable and various other administrative tasks for both offices from Austinmer.

On her days off she enjoys tending her own garden and veggie patch.

Genevieve Taylor

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Hons (UTS)

As a Landscape Architect Genevieve has interests in the creation of innovative and environmentally sustainable design solutions. She has an eye for detail, engaging with the historical and contextual links of each project which motivate her design direction. Genevieve has a key role in facilitating the social media outcomes for the company.