Murray & Associates

Murray & Associates | Landscape Architecture
Murray & Associates is a Landscape Architecture practice which is based in Clontarf, Dublin. The practice was founded in 1991 and undertakes a wide range of landscape planning and design in Ireland and overseas.
   
Murray & Associates, Landscape Architecture was established in 1991 and operates nationwide from our base in Clontarf, Dublin 3. We employ a staff of dedicated and experienced professionals who are committed to best practice in the planning, design, implementation and management of the landscape through the provision of competent professional advice to our clients.

The practice is ISO 9001 (2008) certified and is a registered practice with the Irish Landscape Institute which is affiliated with EFLA (European Foundation for Landscape Architecture) and IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects).

Services Overview
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.


Landscape Architecture
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.

Environmental Planning
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.


Arboriculture & Tree Surveys
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.