At McGregor Coxall, we are more than just a design firm; we are a dynamic collective of landscape architects, urban designers, environmental engineers, social scientists, computational designers, geospatial scientists, resilience experts, software developers, and strategic planners.

Our team is united by a passion for creating prosperous, resilient cities and environments through innovative, interdisciplinary design. We are committed to embracing the latest digital technologies and fostering a decentralised leadership model that prioritises trust, belonging, and wellbeing.

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Nick Griffin from our Melbourne Studio tours our project, the Grampians.

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Explore Exciting Career Opportunities

Join McGregor Coxall and become part of a global team that challenges and inspires. We offer exciting career opportunities where you can grow and develop while working on projects that make a real difference. Our unique company culture and diverse team provide a supportive and stimulating environment for innovation and creativity.

Flexible and Supportive Work Environment

We champion our staff’s wellbeing and health with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a health and wellbeing calendar of events, and an employee assistance program. Our benefits also include paid parental leave, professional memberships, and opportunities for inter-studio travel and short-term assignments, ensuring that our team members feel valued and supported.

What is Biourbanism?

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A Culture of Innovation and Diversity

McGregor Coxall is proud of its diverse and inclusive team, drawn from more than fifteen nations. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures tailored prosperity for social vibrancy, environmental security, and urban regeneration. We offer a busy calendar of professional and social events, including Friday afternoon talks, site visits, and team gatherings, fostering a vibrant and collaborative work culture.

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Join Our Team

We are always on the lookout for talented, creative, purpose-led individuals to join our global team. To express your interest in working at McGregor Coxall, please get in touch. Discover the rewarding career opportunities we offer and become part of a team that is shaping the future of the built environment.

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Modern outdoor pavilion with a transparent roof structure housing contemporary sculptures, surrounded by tall grasses and trees. A glass-walled building is visible on the left. A sculpture of a human figure stands in the foreground, while another in blue tones is positioned further behind. Sydney's skyline forms a distant backdrop.
Aerial view of Xiangmihu, a futuristic urban cityscape with a central strip of green parks, water bodies, and recreational spaces running through the densely packed grid of tall buildings and residential areas. The skyline features a prominent, sleek skyscraper.
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 a modern building with green rooftop terraces and landscaped gardens. The terraces feature trees, bushes, and seating areas. Adjacent to the building is a road with cars, separated by a line of trees and a sidewalk, reminiscent of the layout at Chang Gung Hospital.
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.
The Drying Green is a modern park with palm trees and a small stream running through it. The park includes landscaped grass areas, a pavilion with people sitting at tables, and modern buildings in the background. The sky is clear and blue.

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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Latest News

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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...
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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...