Tauranga

Rebecca Ryder

Principal & Landscape Architect

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours), Lincoln University, New Zealand, 1997

Professional Affiliations

Registered Member, New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects

Profile

Rebecca has been a practising landscape architect since 1998. She is experienced in project management, landscape assessment, detailed design and implementation. Rebecca has undertaken a number of assessments of landscape and visual effects and landscape character studies. She has been responsible for a variety of projects ranging from concept design for open space, reserve management plans, detailed design and contract management.

Rebecca has been involved in large-scale apartment developments, subdivisions, district assessments, landscape and visual assessments, project management, design, implementation and contract management for large subdivisions, commercial developments and reserve development.

Expertise

Landscape design

Conceptual design, master plan, detailed construction and planting design, schedules of quantity, specifications, contract documentation and costings.

Project management

Coordinating the input of different technical disciplines for landscape projects, supervision of construction works and contract administration.

Public consultation

Working with communities, interest groups and stakeholders to facilitate discussion and positive outcomes through design and conflict resolution.

Open space planning and development

Concept planning and design of parks and open spaces in both rural and urban areas for recreational and other uses.

Education / interpretation

Preparing information / interpretation plans and publications, designing on-site facilities for public education.

Graphic communication

Preparing plans, simulations and illustrations of high quality for client presentations, reports and evidence at planning hearings.

Visual assessment

Assessing the existing character and visual effects of proposed changes to specific landscapes. Advising on mitigation of effects, land development and land management policies.

Landscape assessment and planning

Evaluating landscape character and quality for regions, districts or developments. Advising on objectives and policies for the ongoing management of the landscape.