AQL Landscape Design

Wayne started his career at age 15, after completing his apprenticeship which gave him a broad understanding of landscape design, horticulture and landscape construction. Commencing AQL at the age of 21 the company has expanded into a landscape architectural practice and landscape construction.

Wayne's philosophy in design principles is cutting-edge design techniques to create individual and unique designs within the boundaries of sustainability and future design techniques.

With a passion for plants in the garden or landscape and regularly working in his own garden the horticultural aspect of Wayne's interest plays a big part in AQL designs. This philosophy towards design underpins the approach taken by AQL.

AQL team consists of numerous; artists, heritage consultants, Irrigation specialists, community consultants, surveyors, engineers, ecologists and botanists, building and quantity surveyors, lighting consultants, and town planning and building designers.

Landscape Architecture +
Urban Design

We are dedicated to creating outdoor experiences that truly connect people with their natural surroundings. Our talented landscape designers draw inspiration from all around the world to bring you Melbourne’s most stunning landscape and urban designs.

Residential Garden Design

Our expertise lies in creating environmentally diverse and vibrant landscapes that seamlessly blend built and natural spaces. However, our mission extends beyond garden design; we are dedicated to fostering a deep connection between people and the surrounding natural environment.

Japanese Gardens +
Water Designs

We specialise in creating Japanese-inspired gardens that embrace a modern approach while being perfectly suited to the Australian climate. These gardens are renowned for their serene beauty and natural flow, just like our water gardens, bringing soothing sounds, attracting wildlife, and creating a sense of tranquillity and balance.

Design + Build

Our years of experience in designing beautiful gardens are backed by our commitment to quality in providing the finest sub-contractors to complete every project to the highest quality standards. AQL will ensure that your design comes to life in exactly the way you want it to.

Commercial, Government +
Local Council

For years, we have worked with local councils, community groups, offices, and schools to create beautiful landscape designs in Melbourne which are showcased to the public. Our award-winning designs have been featured in both urban and rural environments around the country.

Consultation

AQL and Wayne De Klijn, are very passionate about meeting people and discussing their horticultural and gardening interests. AQL once onsite will assess your existing site conditions and discuss a brief considering your theme, functionality and budget requirements for your project. After this initial meeting, we will submit a fee proposal outlining the Landscape Design Process, along with our fee proposal.

Concept Design

Your Concept Plan design stage commences following the consultation.The Concept Plan includes a set of creative designs which I call a mud map that gives you a vision of your new garden. This stage includes drawings with a scaled plan, 3d images to help visualize your new garden and focal features & a proposed material palette with images.Once the Concept Plan has been completed a consultation is organised to meet with you at location. The concept plan is presented. The concept design is left with you for some time for consideration then any amendments are made, and the next stage continues.You will be provided with one hardcopy coloured print and also a digital copy if required.

Planting Design

AQL and Wayne Deklijn are very passionate about plants and how they can be used within a garden or landscape. From providing shade in summer to superb autumn toning’s. Providing seasonal flowering interest and attracting wildlife. Plants play an integral role in people’s lives from visually appealing, cleansing of air to providing food and habititat.AQL pride ourselves on the knowledge of plants and selecting the right plants for you & your gardenThe Planting Plan provides a detailed plan of the selected plants and their locations within the garden. This also includes a schedule of each plant's recommended size at planting.The Planting Plan is then presented and discussed at a consultation meeting, show casing the planting schedule with plant names, flower colours, textured foliage. Plant mature height and spread and flowering season.The planting plan is left with our you for some time and with feedback provided any amendments are made then we move onto the next design stage.

Construction Drawings

The Construction Plan refines the Concept Plan to include a detailed set of drawings which includes   Elevations, construction details, drainage requirements, levels, lighting and irrigation design. These plans also provide notes, final material selection and surface finishes and built element sections and details.  Once the construction drawing stage is complete these plans will be ready to go to have a landscape contractor build your project.

Project Managment

AQL offer a project management service where we can come on site to oversee the building process. To ensure the landscape design process is adhered to and the garden or landscape is being built to the highest quality.   The all relevant documentation, meeting notes and payments schedules is provided to our client for the project management process.