Murray & Associates | Landscape Architecture is committed to achieving the highest quality in our work.
The practice is ISO 9001 (2008) certified and our staff are
professionally qualified. We are registered with the Irish Landscape
Institute which is a member of EFLA (European Foundation for Landscape
Architecture) and IFLA (International Federation of Landscape
Architects). We are also members of the AA (Arboriculture Association)
and the RFS (Royal Forestry Association). In addition, the expertise
within the practice has been recognised and utilised through
participation in the legal / judicial process as expert witness in
legal cases concerning Landscape Architecture and related disciplines.
The practice was founded in 1991 by Terry Murray and has expanded to meet the needs of its clients over that time. The practice currently operates from the Seapoint Building in Clontarf, and employs a total staff of 15.
We offer a full service in landscape architecture from initial design concept to certification of completed works on site. Our aim is to create outstanding, innovative, environmentally responsible landscapes that give value to clients, enjoyment to the end user and satisfaction to us as professionals.
The practice has been involved in many large public open space projects, including public, residential and commercial contexts. We are proud to have an extensive list of constructed landscape projects which have enhanced the public realm of villages, towns and cities nationwide.
Services include the following:
Site survey including botanical identification of flora, soil analysis, physical characteristics, ecological habitats, visual analysis, landscape resources.
Site analysis, site planning, site programming.
Creative landscape masterplanning.
Detailed design of public and private open spaces including specification of soft and hard landscape materials and elements.
Tendering, administration, supervision and management of landscape contracts on-site.
Landscape and environmental management.
Design work is undertaken in the following areas: -
Public Parks, Open Spaces - creative solutions for urban and rural contexts, including recreational facilities where appropriate;
Commercial and Industrial landscapes - offices, retail areas, business parks;
Landscape & Environmental planning - mitigation of impact and landscape design for motorways, power lines, windfarms, business parks, industrial facilities, etc.;
Institutional and Educational landscapes - campus masterplanning, school grounds, hospital grounds and care environments, playgrounds, and playing fields.
Murray & Associates have considerable experience in environmental and landscape planning.
We act as lead consultant in co-ordinating projects in sensitive landscapes such as windfarms, industrial developments, etc. We offer a full service including planning application, co-ordination and preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, specialist assessment for the relevant EIS sections and can advise on procurement of specialists for other sections.
We also provide specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment for EIS. Our approach is to work with the design team to ensure that the best fit is found between all of the aspects of a project and to ensure environmental responsible solutions. We have been involved in a large number of projects of national importance from motorways and rail infrastructure to powerlines and windfarms to industrial and residential schemes.
Specialist Landscape & Visual Assessment comprising biophysical and visual analysis, visual impact assessment and mitigation, including route selection studies for infrastructure;
Planning Applications for projects in sensitive landscapes, including alternative energy
Environmental Impact Assessment – co-ordination and preparation of Environmental Impact Statements for projects in sensitive lanscapes;
Wind Energy Projects: We have particular expertise in this area and the office uses specialist software to advise clients on optimum siting of turbines with regard to yield, layout and siting of windfarm or turbines in the landscape, as well as all of the requirements for planning and EIS including photomontage and shadow calculations
Murray & Associates provide consultancy for every aspect of arboriculture, ranging from tree inventories, tree location and tree analysis surveys, disease identification and treatment, tree protection details, risk assessments and management programmes.
We provide for every size of project from individual specimen trees, route corridors to large scale surveys and new or established woodland analysis.
We offer a full professional service in Arboriculture, including the following:
Professional consultancy and training on all arboricultural issues
GPS Tree surveys, analysis and consultation
Tree Inventories, records and management systems
Advise with British Standard 5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction
Woodland design, planting and management
Risk Assessment analysis and safety measures
Defect, Disease and Fungal infection identification
Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Arboricultural Method Statements
Tree Protection layouts and detailed protection measures
Detailed planting plans and planting details
Tree replacement and mitigation details
Tree relocation specifications
Tree works tender contract documents, tender process and appointment
