The GROUND iNK team was appointed as Landscape Architect for the SSD submission of this major logistics infrastructure project. The Warehouse and Distribution Estate is located at Prestons which is part of Sydney’s South West Growth Precinct.

GROUND iNK Landscape Architects were able to seamlessly integrate the extensive use of endemic species to provide the necessary tree canopy and visual screening of the building mass. The understorey planting is predominantly a mix of native shrubs and ground covers to generate habitat opportunities and species diversity.

Use of native species was seen as critical to create a green infrastructure network as part of the development, while introducing ecological opportunities and biodiversity into a highly modified environment. It was critical for the development to implement sustainable design practices across all facets of the development site, while providing physical and visual amenity for both users and the neighbouring sites.