About Sentient Design

Practice Profile

Sentient Design develops creative, innovative and exceptional design solutions in landscape architecture. Based in the Macedon Ranges, Sentient Design provides services to local government, business and private property owners.

With an appreciation of local conditions, environmentally responsive design and legislative requirements Sentient Design specialises in developing attractive, functional and stimulating places that encourage community ownership.

Strong on-the-ground outcomes are built on a thorough and collaborative design process, engaged communities and a flexible, responsive and dedicated approach.

Justine Image

Sentient Design was founded in 2014 by Justine Image. As a Registered Landscape Architect Justine has extensive experience within local government, as well as within private consultancy. She has a broad background of projects, including open space master planning, play space design, residential landscapes and urban design initiatives.

Justine combines a strong commitment to site-specific design with an innovative approach and strong skills in visual representation. She works collaboratively with contractors, artists, engineers and other professionals to develop unique and practical solutions to client needs.

Living in the Macedon Ranges, Justine has a particular understanding of the richness, challenge and potential of living in regional Victoria.

Professional Memberships

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

playaustralia

Play Australia

Philosophy

Sentient Design produces projects that are creative, innovative and pragmatic. A strong philosophical framework, developed from both education and experience guides process and decision making from beginning to end.

Respect

We believe every site has a unique physical, environmental and cultural context that can be respected and enhanced by a sensitive and thoughtful response.

Collaboration

Clear and professional communication is a critical component of a successful working partnership. This applies equally to clients, collaborators, and with the public.

Integrity

We are committed to honest, well-founded and transparent communication and advice.

Sustainability

The notion of a sustainable landscape has many aspects and is not a tick-the-box process. It requires considered analysis of the project context, objectives and benefits.