Tom Smith
Coogee,NSW
Summary
A Director at Dangar Barin Smith with extensive experience designing a range of commercial and residential projects. Passion for Landscape architecture and its role in creating vibrant urban spaces that successfully integrate elements of nature into our contemporary urban settings.
Graduating from University of NSW as a Landscape Architect in 2013, and with my background in landscape construction I worked on a number of large-scale projects at Turf Design Studio. Since then, I've worked alongside William Dangar and in 2018 made the transition to Director of the company, which is now called Dangar Barin Smith. We specialise in working with Australia's leading architects, interior designers and builders in creative collaborations for residential and commercial landscape designs. Personally I also undertake freelance work and joint venture projects with Tanya Wood who as AILA President and has assisted in my development over the past 5 years.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director (Landscape Architect)
Dangar Barin Smith
07.2018 - Current
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Concept design
- Detailed documentation
- Project management
- Project budgeting
Significant projects
- 19 WATERLOO STREET (SJB Architects) Completed 2022/23. Winner of The Wilkinson Award for Residential Architecture (https://sjb.com.au/projects/19-waterloo-street)
- CLEVELAND ROOFTOP (SJB Architects) Completed 2016/17. This biophilic design approach in its unexpected urban setting has caught the attention of design industries worldwide. Claiming awards for use of colour, sustainability and residential design from esteemed bodies such as Dulux Colour Awards, IDEA Awards, Architizer A+ Awards and INSIDE World Festival, Cleveland Rooftop has achieved an exceptional level of recognition. (https://sjb.com.au/projects/cleveland-rooftop)
- NINE-SQUARE BONDI (Madeleine Blanchfield and Nick Channon) Completed 2022. Nine-Square Bondi by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, a home located at Bondi Beach, New South Wales. Winner of the Australian Interior Design Award for residential design 2023 (https://www.madeleineblanchfield.com/work#/nine-squarebondi/)
- PAPERBARK BONDI (Madeleine Blanchfield and Nick Channon) Completed 2022
- BARANGAROO HOUSE Aspect + Oculus (Collins and Turner) Planting and planter design Completed 2018/19
- BANNISTERS PORT STEPHENS, Salamander bay, NSW Completed 2017
- BANNISTERS PAVILION, Mollymook NSW Completed 2017
Associate Landscape Architect
Will Dangar And Associates
04.2015 - 06.2018
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Concept design
- Detailed documentation
- Project management
- Project budgeting
Graduate Landscape Architect
Turf Design Studio
11.2014 - 04.2015
Full‐time employee at Turf Design Studio. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Distribution of Tender documentation
- AutoCAD documentation packages
- Photoshop/ In design DA reportage
- Sketch up modelling
Significant projects:
- Majors Bay, Sydney (Role: project manager of landscape design and documentation.) Completion date 2016 January 2011‐ November 2014
Landscape Construction Work
Self Employed
01.2010 - 05.2014
Worked as a landscaper for several companies, most notably for Terra‐neo landscape design, alongside owner and operator Courtney Taylor.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in landscape construction of; levels/ grading, drainage, irrigation systems, timber retaining walls, paving, fencing, planting and application of turf.
- Management of materials inventory
- Assisted in development of scope of works and time scheduling
- Guiding and communicating with both clients and potential clients.
Procurement Administrative consultant
IAG (NRMA Insurance)
09.2011 - 05.2014
Casual employee of Insurance Australia Group, working at George Street head office in Sydney. I primarily assisted in the facilitation of the tender process undertaken by the IAG Group to restructure the smash repairer industry in throughout Australia.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Distribution of Tender documentation
- Compliance to tender protocols
- This role has helped me further develop my interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Responsibility in resolving customer grievances, essential problem solving skills required
Garden Maintenance
Self Employed
11.2009 - 06.2012
Developed small business (sole trader) in landscape maintenance and lawn care. This included several strata management contracts and individual customer arrangements. Business spanned across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and included garden maintenance and design consultation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Plant selection and maintenance
- Lawn establishment and maintenance, irrigation
- Design construction
- Client relationship building and management – networking
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.LArch.) - Hons Class II
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW2013
Skills
- Design Lead and Project management as Director for Dangar Barin Smith
- Personally undertake design, client engagement, budgeting & detailed design and manage projects through from the initial creative process to final implementation
- Business and management skills; work with diverse mix of employees, collaborators and contractors
- Ability to collaborate early in design phase alongside architects to ensure adequate future proofing of landscape opportunities As a practice we are often engaged early by architects to conceptually assist with pools, hardscape and general architecture/landscape interface elements
- Management of Multi-residential large scale developments including design, design detailing and project management
- Adept personable and communication skills developed through strong client liaison
- Managing highly sensitive installation timelines and ensuring on site decision making is paired with execution of construction documentation
- Strong work ethic and performance driven
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle project scheduling seamlessly
- Accomplished graduate Bachelor of Landscape Architecture UNSW Graduation with honours II
- Design skills Experienced with Adobe Design suite, AutoCAD, Vector Works, Hand sketching, Rendering etc
Referees
Adam Haddow – Director SJB Architects 9385 4843
William Dangar – Creative Director & Business Partner (Dangar Barin Smith) 04 1216 4174
Bill Clifton – Director Robert Plumb Build 9385 4843
George Sideris – Head of Strategic Sourcing Insurance Group Australia 04 1101 2244
Timeline
Director (Landscape Architect)
Dangar Barin Smith
07.2018 - Current
Associate Landscape Architect
Will Dangar And Associates
04.2015 - 06.2018
Graduate Landscape Architect
Turf Design Studio
11.2014 - 04.2015
Procurement Administrative consultant
IAG (NRMA Insurance)
09.2011 - 05.2014
Landscape Construction Work
Self Employed
01.2010 - 05.2014
Garden Maintenance
Self Employed
11.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.LArch.) - Hons Class II
University of New South Wales
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