We masterplan & design prosperous regions, cities + places, informed by digital intelligence from our Biourbanism Lab.

Disciplines

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Masterplanning

Shapes resilient, smart cities and places using a systems-based workflow, developing feasibility, design strategy, policy and implementation plans.

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Biourbanism Lab

Offers bespoke digital twin technology and geospatial intelligence for smart city design, climate forecasting, and resilience planning.

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Landscape Architecture

Deploys creative design thinking to deliver resilient and innovative outcomes for public spaces, parks and green infrastructure.

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Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Provides resilience services and nature-based solutions for cities, urban settlements, coastlines, waterways and environments.

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Research Led Practice

We are design professionals united by systems thinking, focused on evidence-based master planning. Our team brings together design and planning practitioners who lead complex projects, specialists who share their expertise across the industry, and digital experts who drive our innovation.

We are united by Biourbanism collaborating with our clients across sectors and disciplines. We have commitment to place and community prosperity. Project delivery is backed by rigorous research, and digital intelligence strengthening outcomes. Approaching 30 years of experience and having delivered more than 1,000+ completed projects, our team brings extensive knowledge in solving challenges.

This culture of learning, refined over decades, shaped our Biourbanism model: a framework for designing cities as living systems that perform for people, place and nature.

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Biourbanism

Embracing cities as a living, dynamic part of nature. For over 25 years, Biourbanism has formed the foundation of McGregor Coxall, guiding all our projects. Cities drive the world economy but have become our planet’s principal polluters, generating more than 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and presenting significant climate challenges.

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Global Expertise

McGregor Coxall’s portfolio extends across five continents, with over 1,000 projects demonstrating how our design led approach creates sustainable value across a diverse range of places, regions and cities. Our global work is deeply informed by local context, people and culture to deliver shared prosperity. We utilise global data sets to simulate local economic and environmental conditions using digital twins to ensure projects are sustainable and climate resilient.

International Market Projects

Our Sectors

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A detailed aerial view of Shenshan BioCity, an extensive, futuristic biohub integrated with lush greenery. Skyscrapers and residential buildings are dispersed among verdant hills, connected by roads, bridges, and waterways. The city is bordered by mountains and a body of water.
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.
Aerial view of Parramatta Aquatic Centre with a background of the Parramatta skyline.
A small wooden cabin with large windows is situated in a remote, rocky landscape surrounded by tall trees and bushes along the Grampians Peaks Trail. The interior light illuminates the cabin's warm wooden panels, contrasting with the dusky blue sky and natural surroundings of Gariwerd.
A modern multi-story building with a unique stacked design stands next to the bustling harbor at Cockle Bay. Surrounding it are other tall buildings, the vibrant Cockle Bay Park with trees, well-lit walkways, and people strolling along a waterfront promenade.
Aerial view of a coastal fortress at Ballast Point Park, with stone walls extending into the water. The structure features multiple levels with trees and pathways. Visitors are dispersed throughout the grounds. The surrounding water is calm, and the sky is clear.
Aerial view of Spring Cove Manly, featuring a coastal residential area with modern houses and flat roofs. Below, clear blue waters with boats sailing and wooded areas are visible. In the distance, a cityscape with tall buildings under a slightly cloudy sky completes the serene scene.
An aerial view of a modern elevated railway station in an urban setting, illuminated at dusk. The station has two platforms with trains aligned on both sides. Surrounding it are numerous buildings, streets, a few cars in motion, and even a nearby reservoir. The sky is tinged with a purple hue.
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Arts + Culture
We have a distinguished portfolio in arts and culture projects, reflecting a commitment to enriching urban environments through design that celebrates cultural heritage and artistic expression. Our projects span public art installations, cultural pre ...

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Cities + Places
Our comprehensive approach to urban design and placemaking, transforms cities and places into sustainable, vibrant, and resilient environments. Our projects reflect a deep understanding of urban systems, cultural contexts, and ecological principles, ...

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Education + Research
McGregor Coxall excels in designing educational campuses that promote interactive learning and community engagement. Our projects feature flexible learning spaces, green infrastructure, and communal areas that encourage collaboration among students a ...

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Health + Wellbeing
McGregor Coxall designs therapeutic landscapes that promote physical and mental health. These spaces often include features like sensory gardens, green spaces, and quiet areas designed to provide restorative experiences and support overall wellbeing. ...

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Leisure + Tourism
We create unique destinations that offer immersive experiences for visitors. Our leisure and tourism projects feature parks, recreational facilities, and cultural spaces, providing a diverse range of activities and enhancing local communities. Sustai ...

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Mixed Use + Commercial
McGregor Coxall is a leader in the design and development of mixed-use and commercial projects, creating spaces that seamlessly blend residential, commercial, and public realms. Our approach focuses on sustainability, innovation, and community integr ...

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Parks + Play
With extensive experience in designing and delivering innovative parks and play spaces that cater to diverse communities and needs, McGregor Coxall’s portfolio includes a wide range of projects, from large-scale urban parks to neighbourhood pla ...

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Residential + Communities
We are deeply committed to designing residential and community projects that enhance liveability, foster social interaction, and promote sustainability. Our projects are characterised by resident first design, ecological sensitivity, and a strong foc ...

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Transport + Infrastructure
Renowned for our comprehensive expertise in transport and infrastructure projects, McGregor Coxall is contributing significantly to urban development through innovative design and sustainable practices. Our experience spans a wide range of projects, ...

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Water + Environment
Leaders in environmental design, we focus on sustainable solutions that enhance ecological health and resilience. Our projects integrate water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) principles and environmental sustainability to create landscapes that are bot ...

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A changing climate

By 2030, the world will have warmed by 1.5 degrees. We are at the forefront of decarbonisation and climate risk mitigation, helping shape a resilient and prosperous future through thoughtful and impactful design.

Climate Resilience

Latest News

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Five wins for McGregor Coxall at AILA NSW Awards

October 5, 2026 Awards Event
The 2026 NSW Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Awards brought together the landscape architecture and planning community to recognise the diverse body of work shaping NSW. It was a significant occasion celebrating design excellence and the collaborative efforts that drive meaningful change to cities and places across the...
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Regatta Park Shortlisted for LAA and AILA Awards

September 22, 2026 Awards Media
Video Credit: Glascott Regatta Park, Penrith has been shortlisted for both the Landscape Australia Awards (LAA) Public Domain category and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Parks and Open Space category, recognising the park’s transformation of Western Sydney’s relationship with the Nepean River. The project, delivered by Penrith...
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From Design to GeoAI: Building the Intelligent Practice

August 28, 2026 Insights
An interview with Dr. Hossein Rizeei Interview by Roderic Maclauchland Dr. Hossein Rizeei was recently interviewed about his position on geospatial AI in design practice by Roderic Maclauchland, an events strategist and content developer who specialises in connecting leaders and decision-makers across the built environment and energy sectors. Read...
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Ballast Point Park: Featured on Gardening Australia

August 4, 2026 Media
This modest 2.5-hectare park, perched on Wangal Country in Birchgrove, sits on the bones of a former petrochemical refinery. In the local Wangal language it is called Walama — to return — and that word carries the full weight of everything Adrian McGregor and his team set out to...
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.

Aldea Tropicalia shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival

July 15, 2026 Project New Photos
World Architecture Festival (WAF) is the largest live awards event for architects and designers. Held annually, it is the only awards program where all finalists present their projects live to a panel of judges at the festival in Miami, Florida. McGregor Coxall’s Aldea Tropicalia masterplan for a biophilic village...
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Celebrating A Decade of The Rozelle Interchange Parklands

March 6, 2026 Project New Photos
In 2016, McGregor Coxall was engaged by Infrastructure NSW to investigate the Rozelle Interchange, a critical node within the $16.8 billion WestConnex roads program. Originally conceived as an above-ground cloverleaf of elevated roads that would have permanently entrenched the disconnection between surrounding communities, the project presented a rare opportunity to rethink...
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Green Square Centre Nears Completion

August 29, 2025 Project New Photos
In 2001 McGregor Coxall in association with Wiel Arets from the Netherlands and Turner Associates won an international design competition to masterplan the Green Square Centre in South Sydney. The urban regeneration project proposed new sustainable typologies of living, working and leisure over the existing Green Square railway station...
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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 largest botanic garden into a world class visitor destination for Western Sydney. Located on Dharawal Country and shared by the Dharug and Gundungurra nations, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan spans an enormous 416 hectares, making it...
A modern, multi-story residential building with orange accents sits adjacent to Nine by Mirvac, a sleek white rectangular apartment complex. Both are enveloped by lush greenery and manicured lawns. In the foreground, a shaded structure with benches completes the serene setting under a clear blue sky.

Where Landscape Leads: The Vision Behind NINE

July 2, 2025 Awards
McGregor Coxall is proud to announce that NINE by Mirvac has received the 2025 AILA NSW Award of Excellence for Gardens — the highest honour in its category — recognising the project’s design excellence and contribution to urban garden-making in Australia. Once a gated television studio site closed to...