2. ‘FROM DESIGN TO REALITY’
ADAM LITTLEFIELD - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION LETTER
ADAM JOSEPH LITTLEFIELD
Landscape Architect / Artist / DJ
China & Australia
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wechat ID: DJ-Farm
my research in energy efficiency and water
management and the creation of an earth
roofed, entropy sufficient, house design based
on my thesis that utilizes the earth elements
to maintain itself as a total living environment.
Most recently my sustainable design initiatives
mainly focus on water management through
capture, storage, treatment and re-use.
I am very loyal and dedicated and bring a
unique and energetic character through my
work with respect and compassion involved. I
challenge the normal and express my diversity
through design, essentially I believe in my
designs and have the ability to portray and
sell that design to the client with flexibility
and excitement.
This book shows my history of working
experience, explaining my design inspiration
and resolutions, while also displaying a
plethora of my graphic communication styles
and skills.
Kindest regards,
Greetings,
I am an Australian Senior Landscape Architect
living in Shenzhen. This book showcases my
20 year career which includes 10 years focused
on Chinese projects, 3 of them whilst living in
Australia, and 7 in Shenzhen & Chongqing. I
have interest & long term experience in major
design and mentoring roles & situations
providing the concept, design development &
working drawings for various high profile and
large scale development projects. My ability
to mentor and lead my team to translate
dynamic or unique design creations into
workable solutions is what I desire to show in
this package.
My first China work experience was with EDAW
/AECOM many years ago as a junior, but as
a leader I started with Swanbury Penglase in
my home town Adelaide, Australia, as the
lead designer on Chinese projects in Long
Gang, Dong Guan, Xian, Miyun & Shenzhen.
This 3 year introduction inspired me to move
to China in 2007, initially working as Design
Leader and General Manager with Osborne
Landscape Design, then Design Director with
L&A, Aoya and most recently an Associate and
landscape boss at Hassell & RHS.
Recently I was awarded first place on various
large scale projects in Fuzhou and Shenzhen
since starting my own company in 2011.
As a design leader I have focused heavily on
delivering strong concept designs based on
being philosophical and sustainable while
maintaining functionality and affordability.
My China experience also included much time
and energy reviewing all working drawings
for quality and precision, something I take
pride in as I believe designers must be part of
the whole process in order to become better
designers.
Although born Australian, I have travelled
extensively throughout the world. I spent
my early years living in England, as well as
travelling through Europe, Middle East, USA
and 92 cities in China. During my studies in
Canberra, Australia, I received a scholarship
to travel to the University of Georgia, USA for
one year. I returned to Canberra with Dean’s
listings to finish my honours thesis on the
psychological & environmental benefits of
having plants indoors.
Following graduation, I was nominated for the
‘Young Australian of the Year Award’ in career
achievement for three consecutive years,
1999-2001. In addition to my Landscape
Architecture work, I was recognized for ADAM LITTLEFIELD
3. AL BARARI RESORT SPA & HEALTH RETREAT
DUBAI UAE
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT & AERIAL PHOTO
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: Villa & Town Centre, SOHO, Health Spa & Retreat
SIZE: 280 Ha
4. DUBAI UAE
AL BARARI RESORT SPA & HEALTH RETREAT
CONCEPT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Sheik Zaal Mohammad Bin Zaal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mixed Use Commercial Masterplan
2005
5. TILLE: ‘Al Barari’ tropics in the desert
TYPE: Mixed use town & VIlla masterplan
SIZE: Villa Garden 1400m2
AL BARARI RESORT SPA & HEALTH RETREAT
DUBAI UAE
SHOWHOUSE GARDEN PHOTOS
6. AL BARARI RESORT SPA & HEALTH RETREAT
SHOWHOUSE GARDEN PHOTOS
DUBAI UAE
7. AL BARARI RESORT SPA & HEALTH RETREAT
SHOWHOUSE GARDEN PHOTOS
DUBAI UAE
8. RIVER PI CBD PARKLANDS
CHENGDU CHINA
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: Riverfront Park & Community Centre
SIZE: 120 Ha
9. RIVER PI CBD PARKLANDS
CHENGDU CHINA
COMPETITION ENTRY DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Chengdu Municipal Government
Chengdu North, China
Northern Precinct Celebration Park
2009
10. RIVER PI CBD PARKLANDS
CHENGDU CHINA
STRUCTURE CONCEPT SKETCHES & MODELS
DESIGN: Local Tourism Centre, Community Centre,
Art Gallery, Regional Riveredge Parkland & Cultural Centre
11. LANGQI ISLAND FERRY TERMINAL
FUZHOU CHINA
MASTERPLAN COMPETITION ENTRY
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Fuzhou Local Government
Langqi Island, Fuzhou, China
CBD & Parkland Masterplanning
2013
14. MASTERPLAN COMPETITION ENTRY
LANGQI ISLAND FERRY TERMINAL
FUZHOU CHINA
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: New CBD & Regional Parklands
SIZE: 7500 Mu
15. TAOCHONG LAKE PARKLANDS & CBD
HEFEI CHINA
MASTERPLAN COMPETITION ENTRY
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Hefei Local Government
Taochong Lake, Hefei, China
CBD & Parkland Masterplanning
2009
16. TAOCHONG LAKE PARKLANDS & CBD
HEFEI CHINA
MASTERPLAN COMPETITION ENTRY
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: New Northen CBD & Regional Parklands
SIZE: 120 Ha
17. HEFEI INNOVATION & EXHIBITION HALL
HEFEI CHINA
COMPETITION MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Hefei Local Government
Hefei, China
Water edge Cultural Landmark
2009
18. HEFEI INNOVATION & EXHIBITION HALL
HEFEI CHINA
COMPETITION MASTERPLAN
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: Landmark River edge Exhibition Centre
SIZE: 12 Ha
19. SI CHUAN YING XIU TOWN MASTERPLAN
CHENGDU CHINA
AWARD WINNING CITY REDEVELOPMENT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Sichaun Local Government
Sichaun, China
City Masterplanning & Design
2010
20. COASTAL SHARED PARK & BIKEWAY
YINTIAN & DAMEISHA CHINA
COMPETITION MASTERPLAN REPORT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Yintian Local Government
Yintian & Dameisha, China
Coastal Mixed Use Pathway
2009
23. SOUTHERN CBD CENTRAL PARK MASTERPLAN
KUNMING CHINA
LANDMARK URBAN MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Kunming Government
Southern Kunming CBD, China
CBD Central Park
2014-2015
24. CENTRAL PARK MASTERPLAN
CBD KUNMING HI-TECH ZONE
KUNMING CHINA
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Kunming Government
Kunming Hi-tech Zone, China
CBD Commercial plaza park
2014-2015
25. McDONALDS PLANTING GUIDELINES
RESTUARANTS AUSTRALIA-WIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GUIDELINES
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
McDonalds Australia
Sydney Headquarters, NSW Australia
Restaurant Garden Guideline
2004
27. NATIONAL WINE CENTRE
ADELAIDE SA AUSTRALIA
CULTURAL LANDMARK PROJECT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
SA Government / Steve Grieve
Eastern Parklands, Adelaide, Australia
Wine Industry Landmark Building
1996
AWARD: Cultural Tourism Award 1998
SIZE: 6 Ha
28. INTERNATIONAL ROSE GARDEN
ADELAIDE SA AUSTRALIA
CULTURAL LANDMARK PROJECT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
SA Governemnt
Adelaide Botanical Gardens, Australia
Showcase Rose Gardens for SA
1996
AWARD: 1998 International Tourism Award
SIZE: 4 Ha
29. CIQIKOU CULTURAL HUB
CHONGQING CHINA
CULTURAL LANDMARK PROJECT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Ciqikou government Council
Ciqikou, Chongqing, China
CBD Commercial plaza park
2014
31. HOLDFAST MEMORIAL PARK
EPPING NSW AUSTRALIA
CULTURAL LANDMARK PROJECT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Holdfast Council
Holdfast, Epping, NSW Australia
Memorial Community Park
2005
32. TAYLOR SQUARE MASTERPLAN
DARLINGHURST SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
CULTURAL LANDMARK PROJECT
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Sydney City Council
Darlinghurst Sydney Australia
Iconic Community Plaza
2000
33. HILLSIDE LAKE RES & COMM
DONG GUAN CHINA
CONCEPT & BUILT PHOTOS
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
SIZE: 17 Ha
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
SHENYE GROUP
Dong Guan, China
Residential Commercial Mixed Use
2007-2008
35. DRAGON CITY No.1 RES & COMM
LONG GANG CHINA
CONCEPT MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
SHENYE GROUP
LONG GANG, CHINA
Residential Commercial Mixed Use
2007-2008
AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
SIZE: 17 Ha
39. MAWSON LAKES RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
MAWSON LAKES SA AUSTRALIA
RESIDENTIAL MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Mirvac / Lend Lease
Mawson Lakes, SA Australia
Water Edged Residential Community
1997-1998
40. SHEARWATER LAKE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
MAWSON LAKES SA AUSTRALIA
LAKESIDE RESIDENTIAL MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Lend Lease
Shearwater, Mawson Lakes, Australia
Themed Park & Water edged Bikepath
1998
41. S.O.U.T.H. @ SEAFORDS MEADOWS
SEAFORD SA AUSTRALIA
AWARD WINNING URBAN MASTERPLAN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
S.O.U.T.H. @ Seaford Meadows
Seaford, SA Australia
Staged Release Resdiential Estate
1998-1999
AWARD: Urban Design Award UPA Australia 2000
SIZE: 7 Ha
45. CHONGQING CHINA
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DETAIL
MR LI RESIDENCE
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Ms Hu House VIP Client
Chongqing, China
Residential garden
2014
46. CHONGQING CHINA
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DETAIL
MS HU RESIDENCE
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Mr Li House VIP Client
Chongqing, China
Residential garden
2014
47. HANGZHOU CHINA
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN
SINO OCEAN RESIDENTIAL
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Sino Ocean
Pufu district, Hangzhou, China
Residential & Commercial garden
2011
48. SHENZHEN CHINA
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN
HEZHENG ZOU AN HUA YU RESIDENCE
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Private developer
Shenzhen, China
Residential Rooftop garden
2007-2008
49. DAPENG GUANDONG CHINA
AWARD WINNING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL GARDEN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Kaisa
Dapeng, Guandong, China
Residential/Commercial Pool garden
2011
50. CBD RIVEREDGE PUBLIC PARK
SANYA HAINAN CHINA
GOVERNMENT PARKLANDS
Sanya local government
Sanya, Haikou China
CBD public parklands
2013
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
54. TALLWOODS RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSE
HALLIDAYS POINT SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
GOLF COURSE MASTERPLAN & PHOTOS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Tallwoods golf course
Hallidays point, NSW Australia
Golf Course Planting Design
2002-2004
AWARD: Top 10 golf course in Australia
55. TILLE: Tallwoods golf course residential estate
TYPE: Masterplanned golf course community
SIZE: 350 Ha
TALLWOODS RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSE
HALLIDAYS POINT SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
GOLF COURSE BUILT PHOTOS
56. TALLWOODS EASTERN HILLTOP PARK
HALLIDAYS POINT SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
EASTERN VALLEY CONCEPT DRAWINGS
TALLWOODS EASTERN HILLTOP PARK
HALLIDAYS POINT SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
EASTERN VALLEY CONCEPT DRAWINGS
57. NEW SOUTH WALES GOLF COURSE
GOLF COURSE ENTRY DESIGN
NEW SOUTH WALES GOLF COURSE
LA PEROUSE NSW AUSTRALIA
GOLF COURSE ENTRY DESIGN
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
New South Wales Golf Course
La Perouse, NSW Australia
Golf Course Entry & Half Way House
2003
58. AWARD: Award from Australian Design Institute 2006
TYPE: Playground for 3-7 year School girls
SIZE: 1 Ha
QUEENWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
MOSMAN NSW AUSTRALIA
BUILT PHOTOS
59. CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Queenswood School for Girls
Mosman, Sydney, NSW Australia
Customised Play & Jungle Area
2003-2004
CONCEPT & BUILT PHOTOS
QUEENWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
MOSMAN NSW AUSTRALIA
60. WARRIPARRINGA WETLANDS
ADELAIDE SA AUSTRALIA
CULTURAL CENTRE & WETLANDS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Sturt City Council
Warriparinga, Marion, SA Australia
Aboriginal Cultural Education Centre
1998
61. CLOUDY RIVER VALLEY RES / COMM
BAO AN SHENZHEN CHINA
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
LA COMPANY:
YEAR:
Honfa Shenzhen
Bao’an Shenzhen, CHINA
Platinum, Adam Littlefield
2012-13
62. STYLE: Modern tropical residential landscape bidding Entry
TYPE: This project is my company currently under construction,
I did all Concept, design development and reviewed the WD
SIZE: 2.4 Ha
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
CLOUDY RIVER VALLEY RES / COMM
BAO AN SHENZHEN CHINA
64. LONG YU GARDEN RES / COMM
BAO AN SHENZHEN CHINA
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
LA COMPANY:
YEAR:
Honfa Shenzhen
Bao’an Shenzhen, CHINA
Platinum, Adam Littlefield
2012-13
65. LAKESIDE LIFESTYLE GARDENS RES / COMM
XING LONG CHINA
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
LA COMPANY:
YEAR:
Thinker Shenzhen
Xing Long, CHINA
SWANBURY PENGLASE
2007
66. AWARD: 1st in Competition bidding Entry
TYPE: Mixed Use Residential Commercial
SIZE: 72 Ha
LAKESIDE LIFESTYLE GARDENS RES / COMM
XING LONG CHINA
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
67. HIGH END LV8 ESTATE RES & COMM
CHENGDU CHINA
CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
SHENYE GROUP
Chengdu, China
High end commercial & residential
2009
68. ANCIENT WALL GARDENS RES & COMM
CHONGQING CHINA
CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Chongqing Rongke
Chongqing, China
Residential Commercial Mixed Use
2009
69. SPLENDID GARDENS RES & COMM
DONG GUAN CHINA
CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Splendid Gardens
Dong Guan, China
Residential Commercial Mixed Use
2009
70. FRANKLIN WATERS ESTATE RESIDENTIAL
VICTOR HARBOR SA AUSTRALIA
CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Franklin Waters
Victor Harbor, SA Australia
Subdivided Riveredge Estate
2007-2008
72. WATER GARDEN CONFERENCE CENTRE & HOTEL
MIYUN CHINA
COMPETITION PLANNING DRAWINGS
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Long Yun Wei Ye
Miyun, China
Mixed Use Commercial & Conference
2007
73. COMMERCIAL CONCEPT DESIGN
NANHAI eCool OFFICE ESTATE COMM
SHEKOU CHINA
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
China Merchant Construction
Nanhai eCool, Nanshan, China
Mixed Use Commercial & Restaurants
2008
74. WATER PARK TOURIST CENTRE & HOTEL
WULONG CHINA
RIVER EDGE WATER AMUSEMENT PARK
CLIENT:
LOCATION:
TYPE:
YEAR:
Private Developer
Wulong, China
Earth roof hotel & water park
2014
75. COLOURED OR BLACK & WHITE
HAND DRAWN SKETCHING EXAMPLES
HAND PERSPECTIVES
NEW YORK SKYLINE & STATUE OF LIBERTY - 3 HRS
WHYALLA ECO-CITY TOWN CENTRE
AERIAL SKETCH 24 HRS
NAIRNE FARM AERIAL SKETCH 24 HRS
AUSTRALIAN FRILLED
NECK LIZARD - 48 HRS
RED ROSE BOTANICAL
SKETCH - 72 HRS
ROSELLA - 56 HRS FLOWER BOUQUET
SKETCH - 120 HRS
KOOKABURRA - 56 HRS PELICAN - 72 HRS EMU - 36 HRS
MELBOURNE SKYLINE FROM THE HARBOUR - 10 MINUTES
MELBOURNE SKYLINE & THE MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND - 2 HRS
SYDNEY SKYLINE & HARBOUR BRIDGE FROM CREMORNE POINT
(LEAD PENCIL SKETCH) - 30 MINUTES
SYDNEY SKYLINE OPERA HOUSE & BRIDGE FROM TARONGA ZOO - 2 HRS
SYDNEY OPERA
HOUSE - 4 HRS
76. 3 HOUR UNIVERSITY GRAPHICS WORKSHOP
ADAPTING METHODS TO PERSPECTIVES
APPLYING METHODS TO SECTION SKETCHING
APPLYING METHODS TO SITE ANALYSIS
APPLYING METHODS TO PROJECT PERSPECTIVES PERSPECTIVE SKETCH EXAMPLES
APPLYING METHODS TO CONCEPT PLANS
PEN COMPOSITION DESCRIPTION & EXAMPLE ‘4 SKETCH METHODS’ & EXAMPLES ‘101 SECTION SYMBOLS‘ & EXAMPLES
LECTURE & WORKSHOP REFERENCE
HAND DRAWN BOOK
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AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
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