James Dawson Design

Name: James Dawson Design
Address: 3 Separation Street, Northcote, Victoria, 3071, Australia
Telephone: 0432 420 780
Rating: 5

27 Reviews

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James Dawson Design is a boutique pool and landscape design studio, specialising in medium-to-large size projects in Melbourne. We aim to create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and perfectly in tune with our clients' needs. Our approach to design is simple and pragmatic; we endeavour to deliver spaces that transcend the test of time. From large entertaining areas to bespoke intimate spaces, our design philosophy translates perfectly to projects of any size, with each offering creative, innovative, and responsible design solutions. In order to achieve this end result, we work closely with our clients to understand their wants, needs, and overall lifestyle. We listen attentively and read between the lines, allowing us to deliver a design that is harmonious with their way of living. It's this degree of collaboration that our clients tell us they love, as we're able to manage the project with the architect and construction team to provide peace of mind and maintain the same quality of service from start to finish. Whether you're renovating the outdoors of your home to be more accomodating for entertaining the family, or are working on a commercial space that needs a little TLC, we'd love to hear from you.

Awards

Medallist at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Professional Information

Member Sustainable Gardening Australia Member Greenroofs Australasia

18 Projects

This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Melbourne.

27 Reviews for James Dawson Design

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5.0|27 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

4.8

Andy Nguyen

I am very pleased with the work done by James on my back garden last year. From the initial consultation to the final result, the entire process was seamless and enjoyable. James took the time to truly listen to my needs and preferences, incorporating them into a design that exceeded my expectations. The end result is a beautiful and inviting garden that I have thoroughly enjoyed since its completion. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for a professional and talented landscape architect who can transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis. His dedication to his work and commitment to client satisfaction are truly commendable. Thank you, James, for creating such a wonderful space for me to enjoy!

April 7, 2025

tablecolor

We have a small backyard which James helped re-vision its use of space. He is very approachable and able to think outside the box, while taking into consideration our requests. We were able to easily take his professional drawings to a landscaper to transform our backyard, which we now enjoy. Thanks James!

April 3, 2025

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks Joe and Emily for your kind words. It was a challenging space to work with. I am glad you are happy with the result.

sdesignoz

Working with James to help us design our front and backyard was excellent. He is a great communicator and gave us plenty of time to explain our vision in depth. He has many years of experience in landscaping and gave us sound advice. We would highly recommend James Dawson's services to anyone who is looking for a professional and friendly experience.

July 14, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks so much for your kind words. When things are complete I would love to pop over for a look.

Cheryl

James is very knowledgeable especially in relation to Australian native gardens. He is professional and willing to exchange ideas. His recommendation to include a watering system has proven to be correct!

July 6, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Cheryl, thanks for the kind words. You have a great mid century styled house in a unique spot. As time goes on I am sure the garden will blend perfectly into the surrounding parkland.
NOTE TO READERS: this garden was created in December 2023

Cass McKenzie

A beautiful and thriving garden design makeover. James was an excellent visionary and produced our vision.

May 30, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks Cass for your very kind words. Looking forward to popping over to see it later this year.

Cameron Grover

I have been dealing with James Dawson on many projects for over years. His knowledge in the project industry & attention to detail is incredible. He always has the best interests of the customer from the very start of the project till the end. He also goes to great lengths to make sure all parties working on the job have the full understand of the customers requirements.

May 28, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks Cameron, always a pleasure dealing with you and your colleagues at Aushen Stone.

Stella

Sensational to work with!!! Very down to earth and listens to client brief and concerns and comes up with a brief that exceeds anyone’s expectations!! James helped me with a small court yard where we had some very problematic drainage issues and designed a space for us that we enjoy throughout the year and entertain with!! He designed; tendered and project managed my job beautifully with the selected landscaper Shape and Form!! Using someone like James ensured that the project was completed seamlessly; on time; as expected and most importantly in todays climate on budget!! James was a welcome addition to our project; and is sensational value for money. Thanks James!!t

May 27, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Stella, it was an interesting project with a few challenges. With the out of the box thinking from the contractor, I believe we go the most out of your outdoor space.

John Doherty

James did an amazing job designing our landscaped garden. A great communicator, open to ideas and provided plenty of suggestions to make sure we were happy.

May 27, 2024

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks John, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you on this project. Although the spaces were small, each space was unique and required considerable thought. The outcome was tip top :-)

Benjamin Fleming

From start to finish it was an enjoyable process working with James. James was able to come out on site, see the current issues we had and develop a design that fixed our current issues but also gave us a space to relax and enjoy our property. His knowledge of plants and design is second to none. Would easily recommend to anyone looking to design their dream garden space.

November 6, 2022

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Ben, Thanks for your kind words. The project was unique and quite a challenge. Most of all it had a positive vibe from start to finish.

michael glover

James created a great garden layout which took into account the existing features we wanted to keep, and adding details that showcased the scale and feel of the space beautifully. Would recommend James any time.

November 5, 2022

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks Mike, I really enjoyed working on what was a challenging project.

Paul Michielin

Our brief to James was "lets think outside the box" lets be different. Everyone that has come through our development are blown away with the landscape design. James will be our choice of landscape designer on the next project for sure!

November 2, 2022

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the kind words. It was a great project that loved showing us curve balls. We are very happy with the end result.

Nhan Vo

James completed a great landscape and pool design for our property. He was very personable, knowledgeable and professional. Thanks James!

August 11, 2021

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Business Details

Business Name

James Dawson Design

Phone Number

0432 420 780

Website

jamesdawsondesign.com.au

Address

3 Separation Street
Northcote, Victoria 3071
Australia

Typical Job Cost

AUD $20,000 - 500,000

These costs relate to project construction costs.

Licence Number

18708

Followers

195 Followers

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Services Provided

Landscape Design

Landscape Plans

Garden Design

Pool Landscaping

Patio Design

Site Planning

Swimming Pool Design

Project Management

Accessible Design

Vertical Gardens

Deck Design

3D Rendering

Alfresco Design

Green Roofing

Low Maintenance Garden Design

Native landscape Design

Outdoor Kitchen Design

Sustainable Landscape Design

Water Feature Design

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Areas Served

Armadale

Balwyn

Bayside

Beaumaris

Brighton

Bulleen

Caulfield

Hawthorn

Heidelberg

Ivanhoe

Kew

Kooyong

Kyneton

Macedon

Macleod

Malvern

Melbourne

Middle Park

Mount Martha

Nagambie

Northcote

Portsea

Preston

Richmond

Saint Kilda

Sorrento

South Melbourne

Surf Coast

Thornbury

Toorak

Victoria

Williamstown

Woodend

Yarraville

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27 Comments

Commented: Foto salvateI am sorry, I am not sure what you mean. They should be in your ideabook?

October 20, 2017

Commented: What are the dimensions? This is a stunning design1.5x4m

June 15, 2017

Commented: Stone typeCastlemaine Slate

March 12, 2017

Commented: pool or pond?It is all of those. The intent was to create a plunge pool that had a high visual impact. Thanks James

July 3, 2016

Commented: StainThe timber is finished in a clear penetrating oil. No stain.

May 2, 2016

Commented: What sort of decking has been used?Hi Caroline, From memory it was a large profile (135-140mm wide) hardwood. Likely Ironbark. Kind Regards James Dawson JDLDESIGN 0433 872 331

November 6, 2015

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