Mr Perry Lethlean

Perry is managing Director of TCL, a national landscape architecture and urban design practice with studios in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. 

Perry is one of Australia鈥檚 leading contemporary urban and landscape designers. His work is widely published, particularly his successful entries for major national and international design competitions including winning schemes for the National Arboretum in Canberra, Sydney Olympic Park and the University of Sydney. His skills in urban design, at both the large master planning and detailed design scale, make him a valuable asset to TCL and clients. He is a sought after design lecturer and critic at numerous universities and as a juror for professional practice awards and a member of a variety of government design advisory bodies. 

Perry has led the successful implementation of complex landscape and urban projects that have received international recognition, such as the Rosa Barba prize for Auckland Waterfront (2014); Landscape of the year (2014) at the World Architecture Festival for the National Arboretum, Canberra; Landscape of the year (2013) at the World Architecture Festival for the Australia Garden, Cranbourne; and Worlds best waterfront awards for Auckland Waterfront and Geelong Waterfront.

These awards supplement over 100 national and state design awards of excellence for projects he has led. 

His experience varies from the preparation of large-scale urban design frameworks and masterplans to the detailed design of urban and landscape spaces. 

Perry鈥檚 skills also encompass master planning and the detail design of a variety of Universities across Australia, including master planning of the University of Sydney, UNSW, Monash University, RMIT, City Campas and Bundoora, as well as secondary and primary education facilities. 

Perry鈥檚 commitment to quality, site responsive design and community engagement permeates his work at all scales resulting in urban environments that are both beautiful and vital.

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Mr Perry Lethlean
Mr Perry Lethlean