House Proud: New Freugh Park Project

This is rural luxury at its finest. In this project we collaborated with the architect's blueprints, crafting a proposal that utilized natural stone discovered on the property during construction. This included the creation of a serene water feature, enhancing the overall tranquil ambiance. The primary requirement for the gardens was low maintenance, a garden that [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:02:25+10:00March 29th, 2022|Residential|0 Comments

Homes of the Hunter: Belmont Project

Can you sense the serenity? The use of aged timbers can give a space so much character. In this project, the reclaimed timber pergola is key for anchoring this space down and balancing the light, airy feel surrounding it. Adding onto that textures of cacti and succulents, along with exquisite furniture and planters, and you'll [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:04:05+10:00April 2nd, 2021|Residential|0 Comments

Winner of AILDM National Landscape Design Awards 2018

We are very humbled and extremely happy to have received 2 Gold awards at this year's AILDM National Landscape Design Awards, recognising and showcasing the very best landscape designers and projects around Australia. We express deep gratitude to our clients who have placed their remarkable design visions in our hands, offering us compelling design briefs and [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:06:11+10:00November 24th, 2018|Awards, Landscapes, Residential|0 Comments

Homes of the Hunter: New Lambton Heights Project

This renovation and backyard landscape design was a collaboration between Mark's design skills and the owners build ability. MUD's role in the renovations was to conceptually design both the internal layout of the residence and update the landscape. The challenge faced on this site was to transform the significant slope into usable space while keeping costs [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:08:07+10:00February 9th, 2018|Residential|0 Comments

Homes of the Hunter: Merewether Project

Our brief was to design a Singaporean style garden suitable for the Australian climate. A Singapore-based Australian family of five engaged Novocastrian small businesses to extensively renovate the interior of an original Merewether miner’s cottage on Buchanan Street, a place they have lovingly dubbed The Hideaway. Their favourite space is the Singapore-inspired garden, created by [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:08:22+10:00January 24th, 2018|Landscapes, Residential|0 Comments

Navigating a business landscape: An interview with Landscape Designer Mark Tisdell

A great article giving us some background on Mark's career so far. From how he set up his business and making a start with pro bono community work through to current projects, his creative process and why he loves working with the outdoors. Read the interview with Alex Morris here: https://medium.com/what-the-cluck/navigating-a-business-landscape-an-interview-with-landscape-designer-mark-tisdell-c196b74deeea

By |2024-03-19T13:10:51+10:00October 6th, 2017|Concepts, Jobs, Landscapes|0 Comments

MUD Featured in Landscape Outlook Magazine

It's great to see the Darby Street Community garden designed by MUD getting national recognition. It's featured in this months 'Landscape Outlook' magazine, off the back of picking up the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects - AILA 'Best in category' landscape design award. Pick up your copy at the newsagent today! [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:12:20+10:00February 24th, 2017|Awards, Placemaking|0 Comments

MUD Wins Acclaimed AILDM National Landscape Design Award

MUD wins acclaimed AILDM national landscape design award for the Darby street community garden project! Mark Tisdell, founder and Director of MUD attended the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers (AILDM) awards night in Melbourne recently, accepting the tightly contested Pro Bono ‘Best in category’ & ‘Gold award’ for the Darby Street Community Garden. The [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:12:58+10:00October 21st, 2016|Awards, Placemaking|0 Comments