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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

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

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...

Aerial view of London at dusk, featuring the illuminated Tower Bridge spanning the River Thames. City lights glow against the darkening sky, with the seamless integration of urban landscape and river, showcasing a city thriving.

London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Framework

McGregor Coxall has been appointed to the newly launched London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC...

An aerial view of Parramatta features modern architecture with two distinct white lattice-designed buildings situated near the river. Surrounding the structures are numerous high-rise buildings, green areas, and multiple bridges as the cityscape extends into the background, showcasing a vibrant precinct.

Powerhouse Parramatta Precinct

The creation of Powerhouse Parramatta represents the most important cultural transformation of the i...

Aerial view of the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre featuring a modern building with a green roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and wetlands. A winding pathway weaves through the landscape, with water bodies and open fields extending to the horizon.

Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre (HBWC) will become an ecological heartland in Melbourne’s west, a purp...

Aerial view of an expansive urban area in Qingdao, surrounded by water. The city features numerous buildings, tall skyscrapers, and lush green spaces. Prominent bodies of water include Ruyi Lake within the city and surrounding rivers with various bridges.

Qingdao Ruyi Lake Competition

Ruyi Lake has faced damning ecological hardships of water shortages, poor water quality, soil salini...

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...

Aerial view of a large urban park beside a river in Lingang. The park features multiple ponds, green spaces, and winding pathways. High-rise buildings and residential areas are situated to the left, while a road and Bird Airport are on the right, with recreational areas in between.

Tianjin Bird Airport

Funded by the Asia Bank and led by the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) the Li...

Aerial view of Sydney Harbour featuring the iconic Sydney Opera House and lush green Royal Botanic Gardens, including the stunning Calyx. The surrounding cityscape includes tall buildings, with boats visible on the blue waters of the harbour.

The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens

McGregor Coxall in collaboration with PTW Architects and Cockram Constructions were the selected win...

Two maps of Wollongong are shown side by side. The left map highlights topography with light brown areas indicating elevations and green spaces representing parks. The right map focuses on urban structures, featuring beige buildings and blue highlighted public spaces designed to enrich public life.

Wollongong Public Space & Public Life

McGregor Coxall was commissioned by Wollongong City Council to partner with the internationally reno...

A serene outdoor oasis in Callan Park features a tree-lined path and a reflective water pool with silhouetted human statues. People walk, talk, and relax in this natural, art-filled setting. The scene is calm with a body of water and various individuals enjoying the environment as part of the Master Plan.

Callan Park Master Plan

McGregor Coxall were appointed to develop a master plan, financial model and plan of management for ...

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disciplines

Aerial view of the Far Rockaways coastal urban area featuring beachfront, residential and commercial buildings, and greenery. Birds are flying over the water, and there are small islands and recreational areas visible in the background.

Sustainability & Climate Resilience

The global trend towards increasing urbanisation, decreasing biodiversity, and a warming climate bri...

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Aerial view of the University of Sydney's expansive, modern building complex, surrounded by lush green trees and a residential neighborhood with uniform row houses. The business school within has interconnected structures with glass facades and rooftop solar panels. Streets frame the perimeter.

Education + Research

McGregor Coxall excels in designing educational campuses that promote interactive learning and commu...

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people

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Nadine Samaraie

Graduate Landscape Architect

Nadine is a Graduate Landscape Architect at McGregor Coxall’s Melbourne studio. She comple...

Maite Clericus Rivadeneira stands in the center of a minimalist setting, hands behind her back. She wears a light button-up shirt, dark pants, and shoes, smiling warmly at the camera against a solid gray background.

Maite Clericus Rivadeneira

Graduate Landscape Architect

Maite is an architect and landscape designer with a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the Po...

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Jack Elcombe

Graduate Landscape Architect

Jack is currently studying a Master of Urban Design from the University of Sydney (USYD), where he i...

Holly Riddington, with long hair flowing, stands confidently against a pink wall, donning a black blazer over a crisp white shirt. One hand is poised on their hip near the concrete section beside them.

Holly Riddington

Senior Associate, Masterplanning

Holly is an Associate Project Manager in the Emerging Markets team, with an interdisciplinary backgr...

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Hanny Paing

Associate Digital Innovation Lead

Hanny is a driven landscape architect dedicated to creating resilient and regenerative urban environ...

A man with wavy hair and a beard, identified as Daniel Ichallalene, stands facing the camera against a plain background, wearing a dark sweater. The black and white image features soft lighting and gentle shadows.

Daniel Ichallalene

Senior Landscape Architect

With experience spanning across all project phases and a variety of public and urban realm typol...

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Dr Hossein Rizeei

Managing Principal | Biourbanism Lab

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

Fraser Halliday

Managing Principal, Emerging Markets

Fraser, Managing Principal of the Emerging Markets Studio at McGregor Coxall, manages a diverse inte...

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Rizeei named a ‘Rising Star of Research’

November 10, 2021 Publication

Dr. Hossein Rizeei, McGregor Coxall’s Geospatial Scientist, has been named as one of 40 ‘rising ...

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Botanic Gardens of Sydney Masterplan Unveiled

August 12, 2025 Project Milestone

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

A 3D topographic map of the Birrarung Catchment sits on black stands in a dark room. Behind it, a glowing map, digital screens displaying Melbourne river catchment data, and other illuminated visuals are mounted on the dark walls.

McGregor Coxall Celebrates AILA Victoria Award Win for Visionary Birrarung Project

June 6, 2025 Awards

“Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070” has won the 2025 AILA Victoria Award o...

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

December 13, 2024 Insights

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

Wide-angle view of a sports stadium with a distinctive oval shape and white exterior at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Nearby, a unique, tall red sculpture stands out against the clear blue sky. Buildings are visible in the background, with a large open paved area in the foreground.

McGregor Coxall Joins LLDC Framework to Shape Future Design for Olympic Park Site

October 16, 2024 New Project

We’re proud to announce that Mcgregor Coxall has been appointed to the newly launched London Legac...

Thomas Chapman joins panel at 2024 Innovation Symposium

September 11, 2024 Event

What does it mean to innovate? Thomas Chapman, Computational Design Lead at McGregor Coxall and Foun...

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

September 4, 2024 Insights

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

Triple Accolades for outstanding design and innovation.

September 13, 2023 Awards

McGregor Coxall has been recognised for excellence in design and innovation at Australia’s Interna...

Biourbanism, The Drying Green, Sydney Modern headline AILA NSW Awards

July 4, 2023 Awards

McGregor Coxall has been awarded triple accolades for Sydney projects at this year’s Australian In...

Cities are the answer to climate emergency

March 22, 2023 Media

Following a successful global launch in London last year, Adrian McGregor, Founder and Chief Design ...

Two men are having a discussion at a workstation with dual monitors. One man, in a white shirt, is sitting in a chair facing the other man in a green shirt. The monitors display what seems to be topographical data. The Biourbanism Lab, with its focus on prosperity by design, sets the office backdrop.

Prosperity by design: Biourbanism Lab discipline unveiled

March 22, 2023 Media

Evidence-based design is fundamental to the prosperity and resilience of the world’s cities. As su...

Reconciliation by Design

March 20, 2023 Media

As part of McGregor Coxall’s commitment to First Nations reconciliation, we are excited to announc...

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Best in Class accolade for Grampians Peaks Trail

September 19, 2022 Awards

The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards were announced on Friday 16th Septembe...

Aerial view of a modern, expansive urban development in Qingdao, surrounded by water and greenery. High-rise buildings cluster around central blue water bodies like Ruyi Lake, intersected by roads and bridges. Parks and green spaces are interspersed among residential and commercial structures, creating a harmonious environment.

Blue-Green Wonderland: Qingdao Ruyi Lake Competition concept revealed

March 1, 2022 New Project

A shared future for humanity and the environment lies at the heart of Ruyi Lake’s blue-green spine...

A detailed illustration of a large urban park, often referred to as the community's backyard, surrounded by buildings and trees. The park features a circular green lawn with people, sports fields, walking paths, and nearby residential and high-density housing areas. Roads border and cut through parts of the park, showcasing elements that could be worthy of an Australian Urban Design Award.

‘Community’s backyard’ recognised at Australian Urban Design Awards

October 28, 2021 Awards

Our transformative, place-led urban design strategy for Castle Hill Showground has been recognised a...

Reservoir Station wins national Good Design Award

October 11, 2021 Awards

The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards were announced today during the 2021 G...

A firefighter in yellow protective gear stands in a forest with charred ground and small flames. The area is filled with smoke, creating a hazy background and highlighting the firefighter's silhouette amidst scorched trees, reminding us of the constant forest fire risk.

Forest Fire Risk Prediction: A Spatial Deep Neural Network-Based Framework

September 13, 2021 Insights

It goes without saying that bushfires are among the most devastating environmental disasters impacti...

A rooftop garden in roofscaped London features people engaging in various activities. On the left, a person tends to plants, while others relax or play instruments under an orange pergola. On the right, a couple walks along a path with children playing hopscotch and other games, truly reaching for the skies.

Reach for the Skies: A vision for roofscaped London

September 8, 2021 Insights

London’s history is a richly layered narrative – one of urban resilience, spatial adaptation, an...

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Reconciliation

1 ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART 2 UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOP...

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Awards

We are proud to have received over 200 awards, including the prestigious international TOPOS prize, recognising our success in delivering a diverse array of projects for both private and public sector clients.

Three people are posing in front of a wall decorated with various colorful posters. On the left is McGregor Coxall founder and Chief Design Officer Adrian McGregor, he is standing on a lower stair, in the middle stands McGregor Coxall founder and Director of Design, Philip Coxall with curly blonde hair wearing a dark blue shirt, and on the right part-owner Ann Deng with black hair in a black dress.

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