McGregor Coxall

25/03/2026

First reveal of our Tsukiji Tokyo waterfront regeneration materplan prepared for Mitsui Fudosan - utilising .book principals to celebrate the changing seasons of Japan

promenade landscapearchitecture Tokyo

08/03/2026

In 2016, McGregor Coxall was engaged by Infrastructure NSW - to investigate the Rozelle Interchange, a critical node within the $16.8 billion WestConnex roads program. Originally conceived as an above-ground cloverleaf of elevated roads that would have permanently entrenched the disconnection between surrounding communities, McGregor Coxall instead reframed the masterplan as a rare opportunity to rethink the role of major transport infrastructure and improve Sydney’s western gateway.

Now 10 years later, the green infrastructure masterplan has successfully transformed the Rozelle Interchange into a vibrant green heart for the Inner West. By reimagining the space above the road network we set about advocating to move the entire interchange underground. The public surface was eventually liberated for nearly 10 hectares of new public parkland above the motorway interchange. This visionary shift delivered broad community outcomes and ecological regeneration without compromising the project’s complex engineering requirements and budget.

The resulting Rozelle Parklands are now complete, featuring over 3,000 trees, 170,000 plants, and new wetlands that support local recreation and biodiversity. The site serves as a vital regional connector, providing 14 kilometres of active transport links that seamlessly bridge the gap from Drummoyne to the Sydney CBD. A decade on, the parklands stand as a city-changing precedent for how infrastructure can be leveraged to create a high-performance, sustainable public legacy.

A large team headed by the and Joint Venture delivered the developed vision:

Studio Colin Polwarth
Willow
HASSELL
Studio Chris Fox
WSP Arcadis Joint Venture

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27/02/2026

We are excited to release a new movie of Regatta Park - the park was designed on Darug Land by McGregor Coxall in conjunction with Architects for our client - Situated along the Nepean River in Penrith, this park underwent a $24 million transformation and is now a major recreational destination in Western Sydney

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Riverfront Regeneration Community WesternSydney

25/09/2024

Campbelltown Blue Green Grid Plan was awarded the Good Design Australia Award in the Policy Design category at this year’s Good Design Awards.

The plan aims to create a sustainable and resilient urban framework to enhance quality of life for residents, preserve natural resources, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The Jury praised the project, congratulating the team for “their forward-thinking approach, which addresses multiple objectives such as environmental sustainability, community well-being, and climate resilience. The extensive use of green spaces and innovative infrastructure solutions demonstrates a commitment to creating a liveable and adaptable urban environment. This plan serves as a model for balancing growth with ecological and cultural considerations.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3BdGLhM

+ Campbelltown City Council, NSW
+ JOC Consulting

25/09/2024

Parramatta Aquatic Centre was recognised with the prestigious Good Design Award in the Architectural Design category at this year’s Good Design Australia Awards.

The new centre sits seamlessly within Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, prioritising integration with the landscape.

The Good Design Awards Jury “commends the team for their collaborative efforts in designing a unique and breathtaking recreational space. The centre’s thoughtful design and integration into its environment benefit the surrounding community, exemplifying excellence in public recreational facility design.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4eBTbyy

+ City of Parramatta
+ Grimshaw Architects
+ burges architects

24/09/2024

McGregor Coxall received dual accolades in recognition of exceptional design and innovation at Australia’s Good Design Awards 2024.

Two of our Sydney projects received awards, the Parramatta Aquatic Centre and the Campbelltown Blue Green Grid Plan.

McGregor Coxall is honoured to have been recognised alongside such high-quality, international projects. We congratulate all fellow winners and entrants for another year of exceptional design.

14/08/2024

Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070 opens soon at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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 ...

08/08/2024

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.

We were thrilled to see returning mentors, new faces, and even former mentees stepping into mentor roles, showcasing the program’s full-circle impact.

Tian Liang – Chair of AILA Fresh Vic says, “As I enter the second year as Chair of AILA Fresh, I’ve found immense enjoyment in the role, and I’m overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude for the profound impact it has on my life.”

Mentors: Daniel Ichallalene, Thomas Chapman, Hanny Paing.

Read more via our website!

Photo Credit: Jason Huang

31/07/2024

Adrian McGregor’s Biourbanism Book 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 greenhouse gas emissions, making them hotspots for environmental degradation and vulnerability to climate-related disasters," he says.

"With over 70% of the world’s population living in urban areas, cities are both the cause and solution to the climate crisis.

"Biourbanism proposes a paradigm shift in urban design thinking, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various systems within cities."

Read: “The Agenda” Winter 2024 issue, the journal of the Planning Institute of Australia QLD/NT Planning Profession.

23/07/2024

How does language shape our experience of landscape?

McGregor Coxall worked with Jump Spark Ltd to design a visual installation for a bilingual audio project with Eryri National Park and Sherman Theatre Cardiff, exploring the themes of language, landscape, nature, and place, and exposing the connection between language loss and climate loss.

Led by Sophie Thomas, McGregor Coxall Narrative Designer, the immersive installation intertwined visual metaphor and dramaturgically led experience, featuring paper flowers adorned with printed text, a miniature world inside a dollhouse, and a communal tree where visitors could share and adopt nature words. Audience contribution was invited to enrich the design.

Read the project insight in full: https://bit.ly/3zNFiy9

Project supported by Arts Council of Wales.

16/07/2024

Shaping the future with sustainable master plans for Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga.

In collaboration with Cobalt Engagement, McGregor Coxall was engaged to create three CBD master plans for Bellingen Shire Council, aiming to guide the sustainable growth and development of Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga CBD's over the next 20 years.

The Draft Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga CBD Master Plans have gone out for public exhibition, and Bellingen Shire Council invites community feedback on the strategy aimed at enhancing each town’s environmental, economic, and social resilience.

Read more about the project via our website:

In collaboration with Cobalt Engagement, McGregor Coxall’s comprehensive and visionary master plans aim to guide the sustainable growth and development of Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga CBDs over the next 20 years.   With a distinct identity and environmental context, from plateaus and valleys to...