Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Brisbane Landscape Design Studio
Tristan Smith is a Brisbane-based bespoke design studio with over a decade of hands-on experience in creating functional, sustainable outdoor spaces. Founded in 2012, our approach combines third-generation expertise with formal qualifications in landscape design and structural landscaping. We specialise in residential, commercial, and new-build projects across South East Queensland, prioritising sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic alignment with clients' lifestyles.Our registered membership with the Landscape Design Institute and comprehensive documentation processes ensure every project meets council standards while reflecting individual client needs. We offer end-to-end support, from initial consultations to project oversight, ensuring seamless execution of designs tailored to Brisbane's climate and terrain.
Services
Residential Landscape Design
New Build Landscape Design
Commercial Landscape Design
Garden Lighting Design
Project Oversight
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of hands-on design and installation experience
- Sustainability-focused designs tailored to Brisbane's climate
- Registered member of the Landscape Design Institute
- One-on-one collaboration from concept to completion
- Comprehensive documentation for council compliance
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Design Institute
What people say
Professional and prompt
Expert guidance
Creative solutions
Climate-appropriate designs
Seamless process
Services
Residential Landscape Design
Crafting bespoke gardens that reflect homeowners' lifestyles, from tranquil retreats to vibrant entertaining spaces. Our designs integrate Brisbane's climate and terrain, ensuring low-maintenance, sustainable outcomes. Clients receive detailed plans for seamless implementation.
New Build Landscape Design
Integrating outdoor spaces with architectural designs from project inception. We ensure cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor areas, using native plants and durable materials suited to Queensland's conditions for long-term functionality.
Commercial Landscape Design
Creating impactful first impressions for businesses through sustainable, low-maintenance commercial landscapes. Our designs incorporate native planting and practical features that enhance brand identity while reducing long-term upkeep costs.
Garden Lighting Design
Designing energy-efficient lighting schemes to extend usability of outdoor spaces after dark. We use LED and low-voltage systems to highlight architectural features, improve safety, and create ambient atmospheres tailored to client preferences.
Project Oversight
Ensuring accurate execution of designs through collaboration with landscapers and suppliers. We provide site visits, material coordination, and maintenance guidance to guarantee the final result aligns with the original vision.
People
Tristan Smith
Landscape Designer
Third-generation landscape designer with over a decade of experience in Brisbane. Combines formal qualifications with hands-on construction expertise to deliver buildable, sustainable designs. Registered member of the Landscape Design Institute.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We service Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, and the Gold Coast regions of South East Queensland.
Do you handle both design and installation?
We specialise in design only. We collaborate with preferred contractors to ensure accurate implementation of our plans.
Can you help with small garden spaces?
Yes, we design for all property sizes, including compact courtyards and sloped blocks, maximising functionality and aesthetics.
How long does the design process take?
Most residential projects take 4-6 weeks, including consultations, concept development, and final documentation.
Do you offer maintenance support?
Yes, we provide customised maintenance notes and follow-up consultations to ensure your garden thrives long-term.
Reviews (6)
Becca M.
Jan 19, 2022
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Tristan is awesome. We now have in plans on paper a design that we can work away at to achieve amazing landscaping. We have an acre and the thought of landscaping it is overwhelming. Knowing we have a design to chip away at and achieve an amazing end result (one day hahaha) is the best. Thank you Tristan. I highly recommend you and have already passed your details on to friends.
Chevy Sukkar
Jan 02, 2022
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Tristan is highly passionate about what he does and seeks the very best results. He shares a huge amount of pride in hes work and is super diligent. He comes highly recommended from me.
Tristan is highly passionate about what he does and seeks the very best results. He shares a huge amount of pride in hes work and is super diligent. He comes highly recommended from me.
Andy Mukherji
Oct 26, 2021
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Tristan was fantastic and gave us plans based on what we wanted without being pushy. He is a great listener and he was very patient in answering all questions. Timelines were also followed very well. Highly recommended.
Tristan was fantastic and gave us plans based on what we wanted without being pushy. He is a great listener and he was very patient in answering all questions. Timelines were also followed very well. Highly recommended.
Anthony Espulso
Oct 10, 2021
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Tristan was great to work with. The design has been created to creat an extension of our home. The creation of various areas within our yard has given the property various areas to enjoy. Now the work begins to bring it to life.
Tristan was great to work with. The design has been created to creat an extension of our home. The creation of various areas within our yard has given the property various areas to enjoy. Now the work begins to bring it to life.
Paul Burton
Sep 04, 2021
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Tristan did a great job of helping us re-imagine our back garden and then providing detailed advice on how to achieve that vision. Great service.
Tristan did a great job of helping us re-imagine our back garden and then providing detailed advice on how to achieve that vision. Great service.
Joanne Craig
Jul 22, 2021
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listened to what you wanted, and creatively designed several areas for a low maintenance rural landscape garden, highly recommend
listened to what you wanted, and creatively designed several areas for a low maintenance rural landscape garden, highly recommend
