McGregor Coxall

We're excited to announce Benji Williams as the new CEO of McGregor Coxall! 🌿 Benji brings fresh energy and digital-native thinking to our mission of designing resilient cities and environments. His background spans architecture, brand transformation, and digital strategy, previously serving as our Global Head of Marketing and Communications. Beyond McGregor Coxall, Benji serves on the board of Architects Without Frontiers and the Property Council of Australia's NSW Precincts Committee, reflecting his commitment to shaping sustainable urban futures. We're looking forward to this new chapter in McGregor Coxall's journey. Read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/gCuWtjud #Leadership #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #Architecture #Innovation

We're thrilled to share that our talented Brisbane team member Sophie Richards has been awarded the prestigious AILA 2024 Karl Langer Award and the QUT University Medal. First presented in 1972, the Karl Langer Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) to a landscape architecture graduate. Sophie's unique approach to landscape architecture, combining environmental science with a deep commitment to social justice, exemplifies the innovative thinking we value at McGregor Coxall. As noted by the AILA jury panel, her work pushes beyond conventional sustainability and livability targets, exploring new frontiers in urban environmental design. The jury particularly commended Sophie's diverse perspective, depth of research, and dedication to integrating socio-cultural justice with ecological systems thinking. These qualities not only earned her these prestigious recognitions but also make her an invaluable member of our team. We extend our warmest congratulations to Sophie and look forward to supporting her continued growth and contributions to the field of landscape architecture. #LandscapeArchitecture #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #FutureLeaders #AILA #Innovation

We were thrilled to be shortlisted and invited to interview for the recent Regent Street, Haymarket, and Piccadilly Circus Public Realm Competition. We were delighted to partner with Schulze+Grassov on the proposal for this inspiring project that will reshape the heart of London's West End. We would also like to thank our fellow team members, including Arup, Contemporary Art Society, Maynard Design Consultancy, and Jayne Earnscliffe, with whom we formed a great synergy and look forward to collaborating with again in the future. The team drew on their detailed knowledge of the area from previous projects, envisioning a bold transformation that would prioritise people and nature while celebrating the area’s rich cultural heritage. One of our core proposals was to create a regular 'sounding board' of well-respected global peers to be involved in the process, including Philip Coxall, Sowmya Parathasarathy, and Jan Gehl. We wish Allies and Morrison, The Crown Estate, and Westminster City Council all the very best with this fantastic opportunity. #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #London #PublicRealm #WestEnd

Grateful to attend the launch of Brabazon New Town yesterday, hosted by YTL Corporation Bhd Chairman Tan Sri Sir Francis Yeoh Sock Ping and featuring an inspiring keynote by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Brabazon is set to transform Bristol as one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects, with the YTL Arena Bristol, new homes, schools, parks, commercial spaces, and a train station shaping a vibrant future. Colin Skellett’s presentation offered an engaging reflection on the site’s rich history and its ambitious future. I was particularly pleased by the special mention of the #Biolab’s contributions to the project’s centrepiece initiatives. Proud to see McGregor Coxall's Masterplanning work on Brabazon City Green with Alec French Architects and our Landscape Architecture contributions on the YTL Arena in collaboration with Grimshaw. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3zkrKFE https://lnkd.in/ecP4q74d Sebastian Loyn Simon Fitton Louis Lane Keith Brewis Phil Morris Ric Hampton David Griffiths Will Durden Michael Rivers Andy Macintosh Matthew McFeat Dimitrije Jankovic Aslı Arda Healy-Smith Jorge Sainz de Aja Curbelo Úna Nolan

We are thrilled to be working on the transformative landscape-driven masterplan for the landmark GSK Brentford site in West London. Working with Hadley Property Group, the 5.4ha former GSK headquarters will be redeveloped into a mixed-use neighbourhood that reconnects communities north of Great West Road with Brentford town centre, creating new pedestrian and cycle-friendly routes, dynamic public spaces, and sustainable landscapes that respond sensitively to the local area. McGregor Coxall’s interdisciplinary expertise in resilient landscape and urban design, and Biourbanism Lab research, will lead in the delivery of innovative public spaces. The exceptional project team includes Haworth Tompkins, Buro Happold, Velocity, Turley, Walsh, as well as plot architects dRMM, Studio Egret West and Metropolitan Workshop LLP. We have been working with the community through a series of co-design sessions and first public consultations are now underway. We look forward to collaborating to deliver this transformative scheme. #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #London #PlaceMaking

2024 has been a big year, and we'd like to thank our audience for your continued support & interest. From master planning new cities and regions to our appointment to the Legacy Development Corporation Framework for the London Olympic Park site, and the continued transformation of Bristol we’re creating impact at all scales. Our pioneering biodiversity strategies in Brisbane and innovative flood resilience projects in the UK demonstrate our commitment to sustainable design, and we’re looking forward to the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka and the continued rollout of dramatic new lookouts and tourist areas along Australia’s Great Ocean Road. More and more clients and developers are using our digital twins to ensure world-class project outcomes, climate resilient places people can love and enjoy.   We’ve also shared through keynotes and conferences of touring Biourbanism in Latin America & the Caribbean, with Founder & Chief Design Officer Adrian McGregor delivering keynote talks, including at the International Congress of Architecture and Urbanism. Read more about this on our website. https://lnkd.in/gYacmPxh   We also wish you a happy festive season, and we hope you spend some time with loved ones and friends. We look forward to 2025 with you. McGregor Coxall

Congratulations to our talented Melbourne-based Landscape Architect, Tian Liang, on completing her impactful term as AILA Fresh Vic Chair. From her first studio visit hosted here at McGregor Coxall to her leadership of key industry initiatives, we're proud of her contributions to the landscape architecture community. #AILA #LandscapeArchitecture

Brilliant to see ‘Living Infrastructure: A Digital Approach to Urban Ecosystems,’ co-authored by UK Director, Michael Cowdy, and BioLab Lead, Jorge Sainz de Aja Curbelo, featured in the Landscape Institute Journal's Digital Edition. The piece explores how digital tools and data-driven strategies can shape resilient and human-centred urban ecosystems, building on McGregor Coxall’s recent presentation to the Landscape Institute Digital Conference. It’s a testament to our commitment to advancing innovative, sustainable solutions for the future of our cities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ee8J-Kpa #UrbanDesign #LivingInfrastructure #DigitalInnovation #LandscapeArchitecture #Resilience #Placemaking

Congratulations to City of Parramatta in delivering this community infrastructure, and it is great to see them acknowledged directly after a huge year of design accolades in Australia and Internationally for its chuffed design team.

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead campus has welcomed many exciting changes this year. Not only has the construction of our new 14-storey building come leaps and bounds, but there have been as many as ten major upgrades to improve experiences for families and staff within the existing hospital. One includes a revitalised ‘KidsPark’ forecourt – our vibrant new main entry point to the campus. This space includes MINT FRESH IGA grocer and the third new playground to be delivered as part of the $619 million NSW Government funded redevelopment. The lawn and outdoor seating offer a comfortable area for people to go outdoors, socialise and have fun, and the surrounding lighting ensures families have the option to play safely into the evening. We recently marked the opening of KidsPark as part of the hospital’s annual Party Day celebrations. Each year on Party Day the hospital comes alive with colour and entertainment to provide families a break from clinical settings and to have some fun. The new forecourt provided the perfect backdrop to host this year’s outdoor activities and visitors, including superheroes, Assistance Dogs Australia, Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, NSW Police Force and more. Thanks to our project partners Health Infrastructure, Scyne Advisory, Kane Constructions Pty Ltd, Ford Civil Contracting, Billard Leece Partnership, McGregor Coxall and to the many consumers and staff for working with us to design and deliver such a beautiful community space. Thank you also to our philanthropic partner Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF)   #NSWHealth #TransformingHealth #PaediatricHealthcare #Infrastructure Sydney Children's Hospitals Network