Commercial landscapes that create value, improve performance and integrate with infrastructure.
At Orterra, we design commercial landscapes that do more than look good. We create strategic, buildable and climate responsive environments that support approvals, attract users and enhance long term asset value.
We partner with developers, councils, infrastructure teams and project consultants to deliver landscape architecture that improves usability, strengthens sustainability outcomes and integrates seamlessly with civil and built form. We work across Australia with developers, government, infrastructure providers and education organisations.
Our team brings over 20 years of experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you prepare documentation for development applications?
Yes. We prepare landscape strategies, reports and drawings that meet local authority and infrastructure requirements.Can you coordinate with civil engineers and architects?
Yes. We work closely with consultant teams to integrate landscape with drainage, services and built form.Do you provide cost estimates and staging advice?
Yes. We design with construction and lifecycle performance in mind.Do you work across Australia?
Yes. We work nationally with developers, councils and infrastructure teams.Can you support green infrastructure and sustainability targets?
Yes. We integrate water sensitive design, canopy and biodiversity into all projects.
Projects
Services
Site Analysis
A site analysis is where we really look at your site. In…
Community Consultation
Orterra specialises in consultation with our education clients. Childcare, kindergarten, and schools.…
Landscape Sketch and Concept Design
Orterra prides itself on developing concept and sketch designs our clients love.…
Development Application and Operational Works Drawings
Orterra is experienced in working developers and consultants get development applications designed…
Masterplans
Masterplans are overarching comprehensive document which provide a strategy for the future…
Play and Nature Play Playground Design
Orterra is an advocate for children’s play in all forms. We have…
Playground Design
Orterra prides itself on its educational design services, our difference is looking…
Streetscape Design
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