News & Events

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Job Vacancy: Landscape Architect

July/August 2011

Somewhere landscape architects are an enthusiastic bunch of designers that work in inspiring and far flung places all over New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, with an emphasis on serving regional and rural areas. We specialise in the thoughtful design and planning of landscapes from large scale commercial projects to intimate residential gardens.

We have recently opened an office in Wagga Wagga and we are seeking a full time landscape architect with 5 -10 years experience to come and join us. We are looking for someone who is committed to excellence in landscape design and an understanding of place with an emphasis on the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in AutoCad and Adobe Design suite
• Ability to work on varied projects concurrently
• Capable of analysing and interpreting landscapes of varied scales, types and meanings
• Ability to work independently
• An adventuring spirit that is willing to travel

Remuneration will be negotiated based on skills and experience, in line with AILAs most recent salary guides. Applicants must address the requirements listed above and provide a CV which includes examples of their work.

Please forward your applications to: Alex Dalglish: alex@somewhere.net.au

Pioneer Park

Current Project
We are thrilled to note that we are working with the amazing Prue Walsh from Play Environment Consulting for the regional playground for Pioneer Park in Tumut.  Great site, beautiful old trees, fairies everywhere, water and level changes= FUN. 

Wagga Wagga Office

March 2011

The Wagga Office opened as of the 1st March.  We are so excited to have a presence in Wagga Wagga and to be sharing our digs with the team at Salvestro Planning.  Olivia Turner was there until May and is now on maternity leave.  Olivia will be back to Wagga Wagga one day a month from September and is taking bookings for gardens on those days.  Rachel Tokley is back and is now in the Wagga office from Monday to Wednesday with Alex there one day a week.  Please drop in and see us if you are in Wagga Wagga.  

Wagga Office Details: 

16 Fitzmaurice Street (old 2WG building)
Phone:  02 6931 0792
Fax:  02 6921 8388

Charles Sturt University Childcare Centres

January 2011
One of our current projects is the CSU Early Learning Centres at the Wagga Wagga and Thurgoona campuses. In consultation with NBRSP architects and CSU staff, the plan for the two new childcare centres are now complete and ready to go. We look forward to seeing the designs come to fruition in the new year. 

Inside Outside: Take 2

January 2011
Following the success of Inside Outside at the Annabel Wallace Gallery, Murringo in 2009, the team of Alex Dalglish, Hayley Crossing, Annabel Wallace and Emma Baldry are readying themselves for the next chapter of this intriguing experimentto create a landscape in an unlikely place. Recently Alex was the guest speaker at the Sacred Heart School Cootamundra, where she floated the idea of Coota being the home of the next adventure; everyone seemed very supportive and many offers of settings were offered. Watch this space for more details as it unfolds! Style Magazine will be including news of the event in their Winter 2011 edition. For more information on the first Inside Outside view the article featured on ABC online.

Living Magazine

January 2011
We are always pleased when we get featured online or in a magazine. Somewhere will be featured in Living Magazine's February edition for 2011. Be sure to pick up a copy to hear about where Somewhere is growing.

Speaking Appearances

January 2011
We are often asked to participate in events happening around the country. Alex Dalglish and Emma Baldry will be a speakers at The Open Garden Scheme in Wagga in 2011. Alex will also be speaking at two regional events in Quandialla and  Cootamundra early in 2011. Watch this space for more details!