Established in 1998

From humble beginnings in Manly (Sydney) in 1998, McGregor Coxall has grown to over 100 experts working across the globe to design resilient cities and environments that contribute to a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow.

Our research-led approach, underpinned by the philosophy of Biourbanism, views cities as living systems interconnected with nature. We believe that by understanding and working with these systems, we can create urban environments that are not only functional and beautiful but also resilient to the challenges of climate change and rapid urbanisation.

We are committed to working collaboratively with our clients to create value, meet development goals, elevate ESG performance, mitigate climate risk, and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes to communities and the environment.

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Biourbanism Lab

Processes global data to generate digital solutions, geospatial intelligence, digital twins, analysis tools, bespoke project software and climate projections.

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Climate Resilience

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

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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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Urban Design

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

What is Biourbanism?

Watch Founder and Chief Design Officer Adrian McGregor present Biourbanism at a recent conference in Brisbane.

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Our Projects

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.
Aerial view of the Sydney Modern Project, an expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, showcasing contemporary architectural design with rooftop terraces and green spaces. The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House enhance the breathtaking backdrop.
A serene landscape shows a reflective pond bordered by tall reeds and grasses. Trees with dense foliage are seen in the background, while a group of people stand on a platform near the water. The clear sky, a few clouds, and a flock of birds flying overhead contribute to the Harkness Cemetery Masterplan's tranquil beauty.
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.
A winter scene at Tempelhof in Berlin features a path beside a frozen lake with clear blue sections. People bundled in warm clothing walk along the snow-covered trail. Tall, leafless trees line the left side of the path, and a flock of birds flies above the lake's horizon.
A scenic aerial view of a coastal area featuring a winding pathway through a hilly landscape. Residential houses are clustered near the top left, with boats anchored in the blue-green water on the bottom right. The former BP site has been transformed into a park, and a pier extends into the water with a large docked structure.
Three people walk towards a modern earth-sheltered building with a grass-covered roof in the Australian Garden, surrounded by water and greenery. One person is taking a photo while others approach the building's entrance. Trees and a blue sky can be seen in the background.
A modern light rail train travels down a tree-lined city street, flanked by moving cars on Parramatta Road and a dedicated bike lane. Pedestrians walk on wide sidewalks, with outdoor dining on the left. The scene is vibrant and sunny, reflecting urban public transportation and community life.

Ballast Point Park

Birchgrove, Sydney, Australia

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This multi award winning 2.5ha post industrial waterfront park is located on a remediated lubricant production site on the Birchgrove Peninsula in the inner reaches of Sydney harbour. The site’s ric ...

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Sydney Modern

City of Sydney, Australia

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The Sydney Modern Project expansion to the Art Gallery of NSW fulfils the Gallery’s need for more space for art whilst also respecting and amplifying public use of the surrounding landscape, retaini ...

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Harkness Cemetery Masterplan

Harkness, Australia

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Architectus, Aurecon, McGregor Coxall, and Greenshoot Consulting are collaborating on the design of a new cemetery at Harkness, Melton, marking Melbourne’s largest public cemetery project in ove ...

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Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

Altona, Australia

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Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre (HBWC) will become an ecological heartland in Melbourne’s west, a purpose-built research and conservation centre that unites the public with nature. Forged by a collabora ...

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Berlin Tempelhof

Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany

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The City of Berlin called for an open competition for the former Tempelhof airfield, whose air traffic was discontinued in 2008. The city will spend an estimated €60 million on developing the park f ...

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Former BP Site Park

Waverton, Australia

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The 2.5 hectare Former BP site has emerged from it’s polluted past to become a contemporary post industrial harbour front park. In its’ former state, 31 oil storage tanks and ancillary fac ...

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NGA Australian Garden

Parkes, Canberra, Australia

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The National Gallery of Australia and its surrounding sculpture gardens were completed in 1983 and are located in the arts and civic campus of Australia’s National Capital, Canberra. To house th ...

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Parramatta Road

Sydney, Australia

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Not since the international competition for Canberra, has Australia undertaken such an ambitious urban design project. The competition which short listed MVRDV and Ken Yeang was won by SydneyCENTRAL. ...

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Latest News

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

September 11, 2024 Insights
After centuries of human evolution, loss of biodiversity and exploitation of natural resources, our cities face the formidable challenge of adaptation. Adaptable design for cities and landscapes seeks to restore and enhance planetary health. It reimagines heritage as not only the legacy of the past, but as a transformative,...
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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 Founder of LandArch Tools, will join a panel of other experts at the 2024 Innovation Symposium to explore the state of tech and innovation within the landscape architecture profession. Chapman applies a rare mix...
An idyllic lakeside scene at sunset, with tall, leafless trees reflected in the still water. Wooden posts stand partially submerged along a fence line, leading towards a distant, grassy hillside. The sky is partly cloudy with a warm, golden light—an ideal setting for Project Groundwater.

Project Groundwater: Driving Innovation in Flood Resilience

September 4, 2024 New Project
We are delighted to be appointed on the Evaluation, Learning, and Innovation Workstream on Project Groundwater, a Defra funded programme which will drive innovation in flood resilience and adaptation to climate change. McGregor Coxall will be developing a framework methodology and indicators to measure community resilience to flooding and...
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 conditions of impermanence, multiplicity and change. by Emma Sheppard-Simms 2 Sep 2024 Landscape Australia Designing for renewal in a landscape of death | Landscape Australia Burial space in Australian cities is in short supply. Creating...
A person stands inside a wooden structure with large windows, looking out at a lush, green forest. The space, honored with dual accolades in this year's International Architecture Awards, features wooden tables and benches. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene, natural atmosphere.

Dual Accolades at this year’s International Architecture Awards

August 20, 2024 Awards
McGregor Coxall awarded International Architecture Award 2024 for The Drying Green and The Grampians (Gariwerd) Peaks Trail – Stage 2.   Awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies, the IAA is a prestigious distinguished global...
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Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070

August 14, 2024 Project Opening
The exhibition, opening soon at the National Gallery of Victoria, invites us to consider what we want for the future of Birrarung.   Eight leading Australian landscape architecture firms including McGregor Coxall, Aspect Studios, Bush Projects, Office, Openwork, Realm Studios, SBLA Studio, and TCL Studio, imagine a new vision...
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London Studio hosts CIWEM Water Quality Panel

August 8, 2024 Event
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Water Quality panel event at our London studio. Organised and introduced by Nora Balboni, McGregor Coxall Associate Environmental Engineer, the panel brought together industry experts from Buckinghamshire Council, Chilterns AONB, and Stormwater...
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2024 AILA Fresh Victoria Launches

August 8, 2024 Event
We recently launched the 2024 AILA Fresh VIC Mentorship at Spiire. Now in its 7th year, this program welcomed its largest cohort yet, with 30 mentors and 30 mentees. The mentorship program aims to connect young landscape architects with experienced professionals, underscoring our commitment to nurturing the next generation...
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

July 31, 2024 Publication
Adrian McGregor’s Book “Biourbanism :: Cities As Nature” argues that cities are nature. The resilience model for creating sustainable cities outlined in his award-winning book has been featured in the Agenda Journal of the QLD/NT Planning Profession. “The world’s 10,000+ cities now emit more than 75% of all global...