Aerial view of Mosman, a large coastal city with densely packed buildings, marinas, and boats. Modern white structures and red-roofed houses line winding roads and waterways, revealing an alternate plan in urban design.

Mosman LMR Alternate Plan

The NSW State Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, introduced under the State Environ...

A heatmap of a city highlights varying population densities near Cooks River, with red (high), yellow (medium), and green (low) areas, overlaid with blue transit routes and icons—perfect for a Cooks River Activation Study.

Cooks River Activation Study

The Cooks River Alliance sought to transform a fragmented urban waterway stretching from Yana Badu i...

Aerial view of the Tropicalia Village masterplan reveals a large, modern complex with white-roofed buildings nestled among dense green trees, open fields, and a distant coastline under a clear sky.

Tropicalia Village Masterplan

Tropicalia Biovillage is a pioneering biophilic community located in the hinterland of Miches, Domin...

Map showing the landscape character of a region, with areas highlighted in shades of green and blue to represent land uses, vegetation types, and bodies of water. Labels and boundaries detail elements of green infrastructure throughout.

Liverpool Green Grid

The Liverpool Green Grid is a strategic plan to connect and strengthen green spaces across Sydney’...

A digital screen displays cards with illustrations and descriptions of various plants, including their scientific names. Icons for liking, saving, and more options appear below each card. The futuristic teal interface draws inspiration from Biourbanism and urban planning.

Botanical Framework Tool

McGregor Coxall developed the Botanical Framework Tool to guide sustainable landscape planning for a...

Aerial view of a rugged desert landscape featuring a circular geological formation with dark center, ideal for asset identification in geological surveys, surrounded by layers of reddish-brown and tan rock merging into the sandy terrain.

Tourism Asset Identification Tool

McGregor Coxall developed the Natural Assets Portal a powerful digital platform that turns complex e...

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Originally designed in 1988, the Australian Botanical Gardens at Mount Annan (ABGMA) is Australia...

Aerial view of Tallowwood Cemetery, a large, circular forest clearing with intersecting paths, grassy areas, and a rectangular building surrounded by dense trees. The landscape extends into a wooded horizon under a hazy sky.

Tallowood Cemetery Masterplan

The Tallowood Cemetery Masterplan presents a transformative 100-year framework for Moreton Bay’...

A person stands in a dark room, observing a detailed, illuminated 3D terrain model of the Birrarung Catchment on a table. Digital screens and a map with light accents are displayed on the black walls around them.

The Birrarung Catchment

The Birrarung Catchment is McGregor Coxall’s contribution to the Reimagining Birrarung, Design...

Aerial view of a master-planned community in India featuring a blue-green grid of white-roofed buildings, tree-lined streets, expansive green spaces, and two lakes surrounded by parks and lush vegetation under a light, hazy sky.

Building India’s Blue-Green Grid

Building India’s Blue-Green Network: A Strategic Framework for Bengaluru is a multi-disciplina...

A wooden boardwalk curves through coastal greenery toward tall, sculptural wooden structures at the Birubi Point Interchange. A tree stands nearby, while a hot air balloon and steampunk-style desert vehicle appear in the sandy desert beyond under a blue sky.

Birubi Point Interchange

The Stockton Bight coastal landscape extends 30 kilometres along the New South Wales coast, forming ...

Campbelltown City Digital Twin

McGregor Coxall were engaged by Campbelltown City Council to further develop the Reimagining Campbel...

The modern glass office building, known as Greengate, features multiple stories and is surrounded by trees and landscaped areas. It sits at a street intersection with cars parked along the roads, while a few other buildings are visible in the background under a blue sky.

28 Greengate

28 Greengate is a new strata office development within the Greengate Work Precinct at New Epping, fe...

Tiered steps with grass in between lead up to a stone wall with railing. Framed by trees and greenery on either side, the path offers a serene stroll. Above, a bright blue sky completes this picturesque scene—an inviting design hallmark of Nine by Mirvac.

Nine by Mirvac

NINE by Mirvac is a transformative residential project that redefines sustainable living on Sydney&#...

A modern pavilion with a geometric roof stands beside a reflective pond in the Sculpture Garden of the National Gallery of Australia. Sculptures dot the water, surrounded by lush greenery. People are walking and enjoying the serene landscape under a clear blue sky.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA SCULPTURE GARDEN DESIGN COMPETITION

The largest investment into the garden since its creation, the $60 million Sculpture Garden project ...

A modern city street, Clarence Road, lined with tall buildings featuring large windows and outdoor seating. People are walking along the sidewalk, some holding hands, others talking. Bicycles are parked near planters with flowers and greenery. Trees provide shade.

Clarence Road

Dandara engaged McGregor Coxall to provide Landscape Architecture services for a strategically s...

A detailed urban planning map of the Campbelltown City Centre shows various zones and land uses in different colors. The map includes main roads, green spaces, residential areas, and commercial districts. Multiple lines indicate transportation routes, with Gateway 1 marking a key entry point and a river running through the area.

Campbelltown City Centre Design Framework (Gateway 1)

Campbelltown City Council appointed McGregor Coxall to lead Campbelltown-Macarthur CBD’s transform...

A detailed aerial view of the densely built urban area in the Inner West showcases a maze of streets and buildings. Green spaces, water bodies, and notable landmarks are scattered throughout, providing contrast to the clustered cityscape, reflecting the Blue-Green Grid Strategy.

Inner West Blue-Green Grid Strategy

The Inner West is expecting significant population growth and infrastructure investment over the nex...

Aerial view of the Ngurra Cultural Precinct's large, pyramid-shaped building with a central circular feature near a waterbody at sunset. Surrounding the pyramid are additional modern structures, parking lots, roads, and trees. The sky is colorful with hues of pink, orange, and yellow.

Ngurra Cultural Precinct Proposal

In 2022, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) launche...

Illustration of an elevated railway platform with a commuter train passing by. Below the platform, greenery and small shops with people walking around can be seen. Trees line the top of the platform near Bute Street, and a road with bus stops is visible in the foreground.

Bute Street

Cardiff Council, in collaboration with McGregor Coxall, is embarking on an ambitious project to brea...

A modern wooden cabin on stilts nestled among tall trees and rocky terrain. The cabin has large windows and is surrounded by the dense forest of Gariwerd, near the Grampians Peaks Trail. A small yellow tent is visible in the background, suggesting a nearby campsite. The scene is peaceful and natural.

Grampians Peaks Trail (Gariwerd)

The Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) Stage 2 offers a world-class hiking experience over 160km of pristin...

A modern, serpentine house with a curved design and extensive use of glass and wood sits amidst a lush, grassy landscape with trees in autumn colors. Several people are visible near and around the building, and tiered wooden seating steps are integrated into the landscape in the foreground.

Serpentine House

Serpentine House, a private 1.8-hectare estate in Suffolk, merges historical elegance with envir...

A child in casual clothing stands in a colorful, flower-filled meadow near the YTL Arena, gazing at tall trees and a winding stream. The scene transitions from bright and sunny on the left to rainy and misty on the right, showcasing diverse weather conditions and lush greenery.

YTL Arena

The YTL Arena project, a visionary redevelopment of the iconic Brabazon Assembly Building in Bri...

Aerial view of the bustling harbor city of Bristol, featuring a river that winds through the center, lined with boats, buildings, and lush green trees. Numerous buildings, both historical and modern, are visible with high-rise structures scattered throughout the background.

Bristol Climate Resilience

Bristol City Council commissioned McGregor Coxall to develop a Climate Resilience Strategy and Deliv...

A modern campus scene at Marjon University in Plymouth features people walking and cycling on paved pathways surrounded by landscaped gardens with various shrubs and small trees. The sky is partly cloudy, and the white building in the background has large windows and a contemporary design.

Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University’s Quad redesign masterfully blends historical Brutalist influences with...

A scenic park in Sydney features people sitting on benches and rock seats along a wide pathway bordered by lush greenery and tall trees. A few people walk, bike, and relax by the waterways in the park, while birds fly above under a partly cloudy sky.

Sydney Waterways Health Program

The Waterway Health Program comprises twenty capital projects across the catchments of the Georges, ...

Scenic waterfront community in Yazhou Bay featuring modern wooden buildings on stilts, boats in the water, and people enjoying outdoor activities. Seagulls fly overhead, adding to the serene atmosphere. Palms and natural foliage enhance the tropical ambiance, making it a perfect park-like setting in Sanya.

Sanya Yazhou Bay Park

Yazhou Bay’s biocity framework details a new city of high technological and ecological value desig...

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A digital 3D model of an urban master plan with colored building blocks, trees, and roads is shown above a complex node-based programming interface featuring components for Housing Target Validation and interconnected controls.

Biourbanism Lab

We deliver integrated digital environments, AI tools, and geospatial intelligence that support sma...

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A bearded man, reminiscent of Christian Borchert’s candid portrait style, wearing a black cap, sleeveless shirt, and watch stands against a plain gray background.

Christian Borchert

Managing Principal, Melbourne

Christian is an internationally experienced, German-educated Architect with over 20 years’ exp...

A person with medium-length hair stands against a plain background, wearing a dark button-up shirt. They are looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The image, capturing the essence of Sean Gyuris, is in black and white.

Sean Gyuris

Senior Geospatial Developer

With expertise spanning physical geography, spatial analysis, environmental data management, and IT ...

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Jim Riley

Senior Associate, Design Leader - Emerging Markets

Jim is an AILA-registered Landscape Architect with experience across all stages of the design pr...

Two men are having a conversation at an office desk with computer monitors, papers, and office supplies in modern workstations near large windows at the Biourbanism Lab.

Dr Hossein Rizeei

Managing Principal | Biourbanism Lab

Hossein is a highly accomplished Geospatial Scientist with over 19 years of diverse experience. ...

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Aerial view of a large, green botanic gardens park with curving pathways, a central pond, dense trees, scattered buildings, and distant cityscape; birds fly overhead under a clear sky.

Botanic Gardens of Sydney Masterplan Unveiled

Botanic Gardens of Sydney has released the McGregor Coxall masterplan to transform Australia’s lar...

A view of a city skyline with modern high-rise buildings next to a river, showcasing urban biodiversity amid green trees and bushes under a partly cloudy sky in the late afternoon.

Two AILA Queensland Awards for Urban Biodiversity and Cemetery Design

McGregor Coxall has been recognised at the 2025 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) ...

Aerial view of a lush, green peninsula extending into a body of water, surrounded by sailboats and yachts. The shoreline is dotted with parks like Ballast Point Park and residential areas, while a cityscape with tall buildings and bridges is visible in the background under a clear sky.

Ballast Point Park Added to NSW State Heritage Register

A Milestone for Regenerative Landscape Design. McGregor Coxall is proud to acknowledge the recent an...

A large orange kangaroo sculpture lies on the ground in front of trees and a white outdoor stage, where a crowd is gathered—capturing the lively spirit of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.

On show in Japan at World Expo 2025 Osaka

McGregor Coxall’s landscape design creates an immersive cultural experience as part of Austral...

A group of people strolls through a grassy area on a bright day, immersed in nature. One person in a white shirt and blue cap gestures while talking, capturing the attention of others. Buildings and trees reflect biourbanism in the background under a vast blue sky.

Biourbanism: A Global Journey Reveals How Cities Are Evolving with Nature

By Adrian McGregor Over the past several months, I’ve had the privilege of traversing three co...

A group of four people stand on stage at an awards ceremony. Three hold a framed certificate, proudly acknowledging the PIA Commendation. Behind them is a banner with the Planning Institute Australia logo, while a presentation slide showcasing the Inner West Blue-Green Grid Strategy award winner is projected above.

The Inner West Blue-Green Grid Strategy picks up PIA Commendation

McGregor Coxall is delighted to announce that the Inner West Council’s Blue-Green Grid Strateg...

A group of people, including several in suits, participate in the official opening ceremony of Henderson Park by NINE by Mirvac. Photographers capture the event as they plant trees and greenery outside a modern building.

Henderson Park official opening marks the completion of NINE by Mirvac

The transformation of the former Channel Nine broadcast studios at Willoughby is now complete with t...

Four people are posing for a photo at the Good Design Awards. Two individuals in the center are proudly holding dual accolades shaped like triangles with a green checkmark design. The backdrop shows the Good Design Awards logo repeatedly. Formal attire is worn by all.

Two Design Excellence awards for McGregor Coxall at 2024 Good Design Awards

Parramatta Aquatic Centre and Campbelltown Blue Green Grid Plan recognised for excellence in design ...

Aerial view of an art museum with modern architecture, characterized by sleek lines and large glass windows, surrounded by greenery. In the background, a cityscape with numerous skyscrapers and a prominent communications tower stands against a cloudy sky, showcasing adaptive urban design.

Reimagining Heritage: How Adaptive Urban Design Is Shaping Resilient Cities

After centuries of human evolution, loss of biodiversity and exploitation of natural resources, our ...

A serene park, masterplanned with winding pathways through lush greenery, features a central sculpture with a group of people gathered around. Two small ponds and tall trees enhance the landscape, while birds fly overhead and scattered stones and grasses add to the natural beauty.

Designing for renewal in a landscape of death

While cemeteries have always been symbolic spaces, recent approaches to their design are embracing c...

A speaker stands at a podium presenting to an audience in a modern conference room in London. The audience is seated and facing two large screens displaying slides on water quality. The room has a brick wall and a wooden slat ceiling with recessed lighting, adding to the professional atmosphere of the CIWEM event.

London Studio hosts CIWEM Water Quality Panel

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Manag...

Three white books are stacked, each titled "Biourbanism" with a subtitle, "Cities as Nature." The word "BIOURBANISM" is prominently displayed along the spines of the books. The focus is on the book titles with a partially visible, colorful illustration on the cover, emphasizing design models for climate resilient cities.

Biourbanism – a model for designing climate resilient cities

Adrian McGregor’s Book “Biourbanism :: Cities As Nature” argues that cities are na...

A group of people gathered around a table in Dorrigo, participating in a planning discussion for Bellingen's Sustainable Master Plans. One person is writing on a map covered with sticky notes, and another is taking notes. Papers, a coffee cup, and other materials are spread out on the table.

Shaping the Future: Sustainable Master Plans for Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga

In collaboration with Cobalt Engagement, McGregor Coxall’s comprehensive and visionary master ...

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McGregor Coxall a finalist for the National Sculpture Garden Design Competition

The National Gallery of Australia has announced a shortlist of five finalists for the National Sculp...

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