Philosophy:
Our aim with every project, large or small, is simple: design excellence which exceeds client requirements and stands the test of time. We are interested in finding innovative and fitting responses to existing problems and new initiatives for any piece of public or private open space. This philosophy is emphasised through well thought out planting schemes and plant combinations to create atmosphere, robustness and delight. We understand the importance of listening to our clients and analysing both the site and their requirements rigorously.
When the project reaches site we have a dedicated team to carry out the work professionally and ensure that a successful finished product is always achieved.

Name: Colin Cooney

Qualifications: B.Ag.Sc. (Landscape Horticulture), Completed Professional Pratice Exams Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) 2006

About: Colin has worked in the landscape design industry since graduating from UCD in 2003. As a landscape architect, designer and horticulturalist, Colin is commited to designing and improving our valuable future environments and open spaces through sustainable design and best practices, based on his experiences both here in Ireland and working in Australia and America.

Landscape Master Planning

Piper's Hill, Naas: Master planning for mixed use development including:
1.An Integrated Tourist Development/Leisure/Golf course. 2. Residential Development. 3. Educational Development. 4. Neighbourhood Services. 5. Nursing Home/Supervised Courtyard development. 6. Industrial/Information Business Park

Tullamore Town Park: Master planning and design of the existing park site in Tullamore, Co. Of-
faly, including upgrading of park circulation, design of 3 major entrance plazas/streetscape pla-
zas, woodland management proposals, provision for skate park, design of performance plaza
and water feature.

Tim Smyth Park, Ennis: Master planning and design of the existing town park in Ennis, including
upgrading and rationalisation of pathways, upgrading of boundary treatments and entrances,
design of playground facilities, public performance plaza, entrance plazas, water feature and
lighting proposals.

West Galway District Centre: Landscape master planning of urban district centre with empha-
sis on street surfaces and materials, plaza design and proposals for public open space.

Longford GAA Training Facility: Masterplanning and planting proposals for a proposed new
GAA training facility in Longford.

Infrastructure & Business Parks

N2 Finglas to Ashbourne: Project landscape architect for 13.5km roadway from tender stage
to detailed design.

IDA Business & Technology Park, Westport : Project Landscape Architect responsible for detail
design development and construction management of a major new development including
feature lakes, feature gabion walls, urban plazas and extensive planting.

N11 Newtownmountkennedy to Ballinabarney: Detailed design and Tender Management for
Wicklow Co. Council.

Residential Landscape Design

Grove House, Foxrock, Dublin: Project Landscape Architect responsible for Landscape Mas-
terplan, detailed design and contract administration of high quality housing scheme including
courtyards, public open space, private garden design. (Silkmore Developments)

Esker Hills Golf Club, Tullamore: Project Landscape Architect responsible for the production
of an esker restoration report and proposals for a small scale private residential development
within the golf club, including woodland amenity, courtyard design,

Sisters of Mercy, Renmore, Galway: Project Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of
landscape proposals and detailed construction package for 41 apartments including the design
of hard and soft landscape of courtyard and open spaces.

Killarney Lands, Roscam, Galway: Project Landscape Architect responsible for preparation
of landscape proposals for 75 apartments including hard and soft landscape specifications for
podium courtyard, amenity open space and boundary treatment.
Private Garden at Cragleigh House, Ennis: Contract management of hard and soft landscape
work.

Private Garden, Carraroe, Co. Galway: Design proposals for hard and soft landscape elements.
Ballyburke Social & Affordable Housing Scheme, Galway City: Detailed design stage for 69 unit
housing scheme incorporating large 'Homezone' and two formal playgrounds as well as a 20
acre 'ecological parkland' area - Galway City Council.

Mount temple Housing Development: Landscape proposals and cost estimate for remedial
landscape works to derelict housing development adjacent to Mount Temple Golf Club.

Bishopstown House, Co. Westmeath: Landscape Planning Proposals and landscape planning
report for reconstruction of stables, cottages and swimming pool at Streamstown Co. West-
meath.

Urban Design

St. Flannan's Junction, Ennis. - Master planning and design of gateway feature to Ennis town
including design of hard surfaces, street furniture and planting.

Clon Road Park: Design proposals for existing park including the design of a new streetscape
plaza, improved internal path structure, earth mounding, boundary walls, playground facilities and provision for a commissioned piece of sculpture.

Garden Design

Various Gardens: Design and project management of a large number of gardens throughout the Leinster region.

Diarmuid Gavin Designs: Technical drawings and 3D models for Chelsea 2011 and 2012.