About and Skill

About

Like a common thread, I have found Landscapes to be one of the most significant aspects of my life. From Hiking and mountain-biking, to studying Horticulture and designing and building in the landscape, my love for the outdoors has continued to grow. Being a Father to 3 kids, intertwined with my career in community services, highlights how different people interact with the landscape, and I see plenty of opportunities for creating the public realm for future generations.

Coming back to study as a mature age student, my different life and career experiences have influenced my design process, as I begin a career in Landscape architecture. Taking on full-time study, while supporting my family, has seen numerous challenges to overcome, including a pandemic, that has developed a strength, resilience, and determination to make a difference in this industry. My hands on experience in construction, maintenance and design for private clients and previous employers, helps to keep ideas and concepts grounded in reality and project constraints. I highly value site visits and familiarisation, to fully understand a landscape and the place, coupled with community focused design, listening and planning for local residents, as a key focus of my career and studies.

I have had the privileged to travel and work in Fiji and South Africa, gaining experience in very different cultures and landscapes. However one of the most significant learning experiences at university has been the new knowledge of indigenous Australians, the history and their connection to Country. As a non-indigenous Australian, I hope to respect and connect with this Land and its People. I believe some of the biggest challenges of our time and country can be solved and healed with the landscapes we share and live on.

Joseph Lorking

Joseph.lorking@gmail.com 0415 273 201 ISSU:

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent Community engagement and consultation • Good Leadership experience • Excellent Hand Model building skills • Good Hand-sketching skills • Good Adobe Suite skills • Developing AutoCAD documentation • Basic SketchUp 3D modelling