Perry Lethlean

Perry Lethlean is Director of the Melbourne office of Taylor Cullity Lethlean. He was one of the first students to participate in the RMIT University Landscape Architecture program at its inception in 1982. Completion of an Urban Design Masters followed in 1992. Perry is considered to be one of Australia’s and more recently one of the world’s leading contemporary urban and landscape designers. His work is widely published, particularly his successful entries for major national and international design competitions including the National Arboretum in Canberra 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 Universities and as a juror for professional practice awards and advisory design bodies. Perry has led the successful implementation of complex landscape and urban projects such as The Forest Gallery at the Melbourne Museum, The National Arboretun Canberra, winner of the 2014 World Architecture Festival, ‘Landscape of the Year’, Auckland Waterfront - North Wharf Promenade & Silo Park NZ, winner of the 2014 Rosa Barba Landscape Prize, and The Australian Garden, Cranbourne which won the 2013 WAF, ‘Landscape of the Year’ Award. His experience varies from the preparation of large scale urban design frameworks and master plans to the detailed design of urban spaces. Perry’s commitment to quality design outcomes permeates his work at all scales resulting in urban environments that are both beautiful and vital.