Surround is a passionate, award-winning landscape architecture studio based in beautiful, Whakatū Nelson. We specialise in landscape design, master planning and ecological restoration planning for both the private and public sectors.
Our experienced landscape architects are well-versed in working across various project scales and landscape typologies, from urban environments to rural landscapes. We work with clients across the residential, commercial, educational, local government and government sectors on a wide range of projects throughout New Zealand.
We view landscape architecture as both a technical and aesthetic form of problem-solving that carefully balances the needs of people while enhancing the natural + built environment and the ecological relationships inherent within a landscape. Our passion for contemporary design and sustainable + environmental practices permeates every project.
Purpose
To create thriving and enduring landscapes that positively contribute to the natural environment and the well-being of the people that engage with them.
Approach
In approaching each project, we begin simply by listening and observing. Our designs then evolve through thoughtful consideration of our client's brief and budget, site conditions and the wider landscape context to create enduring and enriched landscapes that inspire people to engage with them and the natural world.
We place great importance on the relationships we build with our clients and firmly believe that a collaborative approach between the designer, client, and contractor is crucial for creating an exceptionally successful landscape.
Awards
2018 Landscapes of Distinction Awards _ Residential Landscape Design
Bronze Medal Winner _ Spencer Street
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Jeremy Parlane
BLA (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)
Director / Senior Landscape Architect
Jeremy is a passionate, award-winning landscape architect and has been in the New Zealand landscape industry for over 15 years. He is the principal landscape architect at Surround and has extensive experience designing landscapes in both the urban and rural realms throughout New Zealand. With a wealth of plant knowledge behind him and a background in landscape construction, he also brings a practical element to the design table, that is essential when creating a successful landscape.
Growing up on the foothills of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges, he has a strong sense of New Zealand’s natural environment and belief in preserving and further enhancing New Zealand’s unique landscape environments. He is driven by contemporary design, enriching people’s lives through the creation of spaces and enhancing the wider environment they are a part of. He is a big proponent of incorporating edibles within his projects and implementing, organic, sustainable practices, wherever possible.
If he is not designing a landscape, or out amongst one, he enjoys watching and playing basketball, gardening, tramping and landscape photography.