James Dawson Design

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

19 Reviews

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About Us

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.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Deck Design, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Vertical Gardens, 3D Rendering, Green Roofing, Water Feature Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Alfresco Design, Native landscape Design, Sustainable Landscape Design, Low Maintenance Garden Design

Areas Served

Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria, Kew, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Thornbury, Preston, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Richmond, Armadale, Kooyong, Toorak, Caulfield, Williamstown, Yarraville, Brighton, Beaumaris, Malvern, Bayside, Surf Coast, Sorrento, Portsea, Mount Martha, Kyneton, Macedon, Woodend, Nagambie, South Melbourne, Middle Park, Saint Kilda, Macleod, Bulleen

Awards

Medallist at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Professional Information

Member Sustainable Gardening Australia Member Greenroofs Australasia

16 Projects

This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Melbourne.

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.

License Number

18708

Followers

199 Followers

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19 Reviews for James Dawson Design

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5.0|19 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

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

Jackie Morrow

We are extremely pleased with the service offered by James. He came up with a brilliant detailed plan of a garden design which replaced an old above ground swimming pool area. James offers a very personalised service and was of great assistance in recommending landscapers. Would totally recommend him.

June 30, 2021

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Jackie, thanks for the kind words.
Yes, you certainly had a challenging project and after a long COVID wait we struck it lucky with finding a contractor.

lekaye23

Thank you to James of James Dawson Designs for the restful and beautiful environment he planned for my home. I was impressed with his creativity as he thought of ways to solve the many problems of size and materials he encountered on his arrival to my home. His knowledge of plants and hard surfaces was impressive. He recommended excellent tradesmen and was a constant visitor to make sure all was proceeding to plan. My friends all want to meet at my home as it has such a Zen like feeling. It is with pleasure and no hesitation that I recommend James Dawson Designs and James.

February 21, 2021

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Kaye,
Thankyou for the kind words. Your garden was one of the best outcomes in recent memory. We started with quite a neglected wilderness and transformed it into a functional, private and beautiful space.
Hats off to the contractor who definitely went the extra mile.

Fran Barresi

I engaged James in 2019 to develop a concept garden plan for my large, overgrown front and back gardens, Both spaces were basically an eyesore and in desperate need of updating. He was able to take my many ideas and create a plan that was easily implemented. I now have a garden space that I can relax in and enjoy. James is an excellent designer and easy to work with.

February 29, 2020

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Fran,
Thanks so much for your kind words. This really was a massive makeover.

Pascon Group Pty Ltd

James was very helpful and efficient in providing a landscape design for a townhouse development we were managing for our client I Cheltenham. His ability to liaise with the council and address their requirements was made our life easy and provided a great service to both us and our client. I would have no hesitation in recommending James to anyone for their project and looking forward to working with him again in the future.

February 27, 2020

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks George, it was a nice and smooth planning process.

David Proctor

Trust this man! We weren't entirely sure what we were looking for in our small backyard, so I let James quiz me. Once quizzed, James could work out what our needs were and although James didn't physically do the job, with his knowledge he provided a plan and the plant selection. Before we contacted James, we had another garden design consultant visit us and only after we met James did we realise how average the previous consultant was. James comes across as highly professional, humorous and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend James Dawson Design.

April 22, 2019Last modified:April 22, 2019

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks for the kind words. The consultation was great fun and very productive. It is great to see your handywork. Looks great.
This just goes to show that even on a modest budget, getting a design professional involved is 100% worthwhile.

Joel Berry

We found James effortless to work with, he understood our need and challenged our thinking and came with a wonderful design for our entertaining space and backyard. When our specifications changes be pivoted easily and produced a design beyond what we thought our space was capable of.

April 3, 2019

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks Joel, considering the flip we had to make, I think we now have a better result. I look forward to seeing it come into fruition.

Paul Griffin

James listened to the schools requirements and came up with a plan that suited our needs. He was able to design something that was in budget. He remained very interested in the project all through the construction phase.

January 28, 2019

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Thanks, Paul, I know it is a busy time of the year for you. I am planning to pay the garden a visit around Easter to see how things are bedding in.

Anna Busuttil

James did a fabulous job of designing our garden. His service was prompt and he paid very close attention to our style and budget. He saw the project right through to the end and was in contact with the landscaper throughout the process. We would highly recommend him, thank you again James.

January 4, 2019

Comment from James Dawson Design:

Hi Anna, I called past the other day and had a peek over the fence. It is looking great.

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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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