Landscapes remains both accessible and trusted within its community. The company’s culture reflects Shaun’s values and vision. With a tight-knit team of eight, including three managing staff, Laurie Landscapes fosters a family-oriented, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere. “I’ve never, ever wanted people to feel like they’re working for someone. I want them to feel like they love their job because I’m lucky to love my job,” Shaun says. On-site, employees enjoy camaraderie and a sense of shared purpose, while in the office, Shaun and his sister Danielle maintain a professional yet engaging environment. This culture extends to subcontractors and suppliers, with whom Laurie Landscapes maintains long-term relationships grounded in trust, clear communication, and mutual respect. The result is a network of collaborators who understand the creative vision and deliver consistently high-quality results. While industry awards are not a primary focus for Shaun, he recognizes their value in showcasing excellence. “A new client or a happy customer is like an award for us,” he notes. However, he also sees potential in entering select projects into competitions in the future, highlighting the team’s innovative capabilities while maintaining the company’s dedication to client satisfaction as the ultimate measure of success. A recent project that demonstrates Laurie Landscapes’ creativity is a recent innercity Melbourne project, where the team transformed a compact 12-by-12-meter space into a multifunctional outdoor retreat. Despite its limited size, the project incorporates a pool that doubles as a spa, a fire pit, an outdoor shower, a pizza oven, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Shaun describes the design as a blend of Laurie Landscapes’ signature natural style with modern, contemporary elements. The project demonstrates the company’s ability to push creative boundaries, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and environmental harmony. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AUSTRALIA
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