Clare O'Brien

Clare O'Brien

Clare O'Brien

Associate

Associate

Associate

Portrait of a woman working at an architecture table
Portrait of a woman working at an architecture table

Clare brings broad experience in landscape architecture, having worked across Australia and the United Kingdom. With a background in Cultural Anthropology and Fine Art, she approaches each project with a strong foundation in research and a creative mindset—drawing on an understanding of people, place, and culture to inform her design process.

She contributes across all project stages, from concept to construction, with a passion for creating places that respect Country, foster connection, and leave a positive environmental legacy. Her work is guided by a belief in the power of design to shape inclusive, resilient, and meaningful spaces.

Sustainability and community impact are at the heart of her approach. Clare is committed to delivering thoughtful, context-driven outcomes that respond to the needs of both people and place, bringing insight, care, and collaboration to every project.

Clare brings broad experience in landscape architecture, having worked across Australia and the United Kingdom. With a background in Cultural Anthropology and Fine Art, she approaches each project with a strong foundation in research and a creative mindset—drawing on an understanding of people, place, and culture to inform her design process.

She contributes across all project stages, from concept to construction, with a passion for creating places that respect Country, foster connection, and leave a positive environmental legacy. Her work is guided by a belief in the power of design to shape inclusive, resilient, and meaningful spaces.

Sustainability and community impact are at the heart of her approach. Clare is committed to delivering thoughtful, context-driven outcomes that respond to the needs of both people and place, bringing insight, care, and collaboration to every project.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (1st Class Honours & University Medal), UNSW Diploma of Fine Arts, Painting & Mixed Media, St George School of Fine Arts (TAFE) Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Anthropology, Macquarie University Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) 3363

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (1st Class Honours & University Medal), UNSW Diploma of Fine Arts, Painting & Mixed Media, St George School of Fine Arts (TAFE) Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Anthropology, Macquarie University Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) 3363

Qualifications

Nominated Architect:
Lisa-Maree Carrigan NSW ARB 7568