rush\wright associates Information

“Landscape is really the stuff of life itself, the great theatre of the living spirit, the basis of collective endeavour, the territory of public space, the ecology of new world environments. This is the foundation of our technique and the reality of landscape architecture.” Catherine Rush and Michael Wright, 2001 rush\wright associates is an award winning design practice based in Melbourne, Australia, offering consultancy services in landscape architecture, urban design and constructed ecology. Bringing together the extensive experience and design expertise of its Directors Catherine Rush and Michael Wright, the company has built its reputation on commitment to client service and innovative design outcomes. We have extensive experience working with private and public sector client authorities, as well as Federal, State, and Local Government bodies in the design evolution and delivery of landscape and urban design projects at the complete range of scales. Our work internationally includes collaborations with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. In Australia, we are currently working in Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and in New South Wales. In Asia, we are working in Vietnam, Laos and China. As a design practice, we offer a unique combination of services, focused on marrying client expectations with the best possible design solution and environmental principles. We have a demonstrated track-record in designing landscapes and urban design proposals that go beyond superficial formal gestures to embrace sustainability, community values and the new environmental agenda. These are vital issues for our time.