Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon by Inspired Exteriors

Revitalisation of Ravenswood School for Girls' Old Girls’ Courtyard, creating an engaging and sophisticated outdoor space for learning and interaction, completed in 2018 and recognized with multiple awards for excellence in landscape design.

Title:: Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon
Landscape Designer:: Inspired Exteriors
Category:: Commercial/; Landscapes
Completed:: 2018
Price range:: $0 - $0.25m
Client:: Ravenswood School for Girls
Photographers:: Inspired Exteriors

The lower North Shore’s prestigious Ravenswood School for Girls asked Inspired Exteriors to develop their Old Girls’ Courtyard to create a space that was attractive, fun for the girls and a space they could learn and create memories in. With fond memories of his own school grounds, Charlie cherished working on this project, taking influences from his own school and travels through Asia.

The previous courtyard was traditionally designed with a central access way which leads to a water feature and was bordered by Box hedging. Whilst being neat in its design it did not accommodate the growing needs of the school or encourage interaction of the students with the environment. Further to this, the school was hoping to provide a sophisticated area in which outdoor lessons and events could take place. This meant an interesting space was needing to be created, allowing for areas of pause, play and interaction.

This garden was awarded a Gold Medal for Educational/ Institutional/Play Space at the Australian Institute for Landscape Designers and Managers 2018 awards as well as a gold medal for Commercial and Civil Construction $250,000 – $750,000 by the Mater Landscapers of NSW and ACT in their 2018 Awards of Excellence.

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Unlocking the potential of Ravenswood School for Girls' courtyard, Inspired Exteriors created a dynamic, award-winning space where tradition meets modernity. Infused with influences from around the world, this courtyard now fosters learning, fun, and cherished memories for students, earning gold medals for its innovative design and educational excellence.

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Inspired Exteriors. Inspired Exteriors is an award-winning landscape design and construction firm based in Woollahra, Sydney, led by two of the industry's most respected names, Charlie Albone and Shane Kingsbury. Charlie Albone is one of Australia's most prominent landscape designers, with over 20 years of experience across some of the world's most prestigious garden stages. His work has earned Silver Gilt medals at the 2015 and 2016 Chelsea Flower Shows, and in 2023, Inspired Exteriors claimed Gold and Best in Show at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. A familiar face on Channel 7's Better Homes and Gardens and formerly The LifeStyle Channel's resident Landscape Design Expert for 13 years, Charlie brings a rare combination of creative vision, horticultural depth, and media-recognised authority to every project. Shane Kingsbury joined as Director and Principal Landscape Architect in 2024, adding a powerful layer of technical expertise and design leadership to the business. With extensive experience across high-end residential and large-scale commercial projects, Shane oversees landscape design, documentation, project management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless delivery from concept through to completion. His collaborative, innovative approach consistently exceeds client expectations, with a strong focus on sustainable design and long-term value. Together, Charlie and Shane lead a dedicated team that has delivered exceptional outdoor spaces across Australia and internationally, including projects in the UK, France, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Their combined expertise, creative ambition, and commitment to excellence has attracted some of Sydney's best design and construction talent, making Inspired Exteriors the go-to firm for clients who refuse to compromise on quality.