Meet the Team.
DESIGN SQUARED is a boutique design firm with two fully qualified and experienced landscape architects who are both members of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects.
Although our team is small, we are highly committed, driven and passionate about design and what design can do for providing people with spaces that are both memorable and engaging.
Undertaking diverse projects has allowed our practice to develop a broad and thorough landscape skill set. This skill set has given us the ability to deliver quality design outcomes that consider both the requirements of our clients and the environment in harmony.
Sean Dixon
Director - Landscape Architect
BLA (Hons) NZILA member
Sean has been practicing as a Landscape Architect for almost 20 years.
Sean brings extensive design and build experience in both large scale residential and commercial developments, specifically in the procurement of contractors and site supervision. Sean maintains excellent relationships and communication with clients, collaborating successfully with design and contractor teams daily.
In addition to the design business, Sean owns a wholesale plant production nursery in the South Island. Old Stables Nursery produces a wide range of species from cuttings and seedlings to saleable grades. Sean’s experience in the nursery industry has given him an extensive plant knowledge, a huge asset to the design practice.
Brad Parkes
Senior Landscape Architect
BLA (Hons) NZILA (Registered)
Brad has been practicing as a Landscape Architect for over 10 years and is a registered member of the NZILA.
He has gained invaluable experience working across diverse projects both throughout New Zealand and internationally. Such projects range from high-end residential gardens through to commercial retirement villages, resorts and broad-scale master planning.
Brad has honed his skills and expertise in the areas of masterplan development, concept design, detailed documentation and contract administration.
He has an established rapport with key clients and contractors and thrives on collaboration to achieve successful design outcomes.