Simple design solutions for exterior spaces that preserve nature and enhance place. We are focused on enriching the natural qualities of a site and delivering, well considered, well detailed, innovative outcomes whilst advocating environmental sustainability and integrity. We have an open approach to all projects where our beautiful natural landscapes and local culture form the basis of our design work. We are based on the East Coast of the North Island in Gisborne however work around NZ and world wide.

OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

Integrity , Collaboration, Quality

Overall we are meticulous about quality, thoroughness and maintaining professional integrity for each and every project we deliver regardless of scope and budget. We appreciate that good design is the result of successful collaboration with one another, our clients, other consultants and local authority. We aim to have an openness and empathy with our clients to ensure their interests are key to the final design outcome.

Landscape Architect, Sarah Wolfe, the founder of WLA

Sarah Wolfe

Principal

After graduating from Lincoln University with a Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture a long time ago, Sarah immediately left NZ and traveled and worked as an LA in Boston, London, Melbourne and the Gold Coast gaining experience in large firms on extremely large projects.

Sarahs past professional experiences have led to her wanting to keep things small and simple, work with other like minded professionals, have fun doing something that she loves and draw on her international network of skilled peers to help deliver projects. I like the idea of being able to assist clients from concept design through to implementation and get my hands dirty by undertaking portions of the install, so Wolfe Landscape Architects LTD was born and has been operating out of Gizzy since 2016.

Ian Wolfe

Civil Engineer

Ian has a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney.

20 years experience in the civil construction industry that started in Australia working with local government, small to medium contractors and consultants.

Since 2012 he has been based in Gisborne NZ, working with a large civil contractor first as a project manager then on the ground doing pipe construction and maintenance after completing an apprentiship in civil infrastructure.

He's the guy that can do a bit of everything from site set out to machinery operation, labouring and planting. Ian has a keen eye for detail and is meticulous in approach ensuing the small details are captured.

Lois Kerrigan

Senior Landscape Architect

Lois brings a broad range of skills and expertise to Wolfe Landscape Architects LTD, having practised as an LA for over ten 10 years, after Graduating from QUT Queensland in 2010, with a Bachelor’s (Hons) in Landscape Architecture. During this time Lois has worked on a range of large-scale multi million and billion-dollar projects, in the health, transport, education and residential development sector. She has worked for a range of heavy weight firms, such as Hassell Studio, Lend Lease, Origin Alliance, Thiess, Queensland Health and Transport and Main Roads, in a range of design and management roles.

Prior to becoming a Landscape Architect Lois had a career in Conservation and Land Management working as National Park Ranger, Technical Field Assistant and Wild Officer for government organisations, in both Queensland and Western Australia.

This varied work experience has informed the way Lo approaches projects, with a passion for creativity and environmentally sensitive design that speaks of its place, its people and the landscape's ecology.

TEAM

PROCESS

Brief Development

We will visit the site to discuss your requirements and vision whilst assessing the existing site conditions and future possibilities. A comprehensive project brief and fee proposal will follow to ensure we are coordinated in our approach.

Design Process

Conceptual Phase will involve further site analysis, conceptual layout plans, 3d renders and animations.

Detailed Design Phase provides enough information for your project to be tendered or priced by a landscape contractor.

Construction

We now offer construction services, including hard and soft landscape installation.