{"id":139,"date":"2025-06-06T04:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T04:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2025-06-10T23:27:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T23:27:01","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/?page_id=139","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-27 size-full\" alt=\"About Me - Banner Image\" src=\"https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/banner_3-copy.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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TOUCH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-base-color has-contrast-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4296cc5bbdbc1e5dd116af429070a080\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5279-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"David Goodyear\" class=\"wp-image-123 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5279-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5279-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5279-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodyeardesign.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5279.jpg 962w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34b0ed10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:8vw;padding-right:6vw;padding-bottom:8vw;padding-left:6vw\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-684bde717b4d23605aae4f3867ccfa05\">David Goodyear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>B.A., Dip.L.A., Cert.App.Sci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I&#8217;m an experienced Lower Hutt based Landscape Architect who\u2019s 30 plus years experience has included over 2 years a Local Authority Landscape Architect, 4 years working on large scale commercial landscape developments in the UK, and work in an architectural practice in Lower Hutt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1992, I\u2019ve been running my own consultancy, offering a range of landscape design services to the greater Wellington region, primarily for residential projects, but ranging from courtyards through to subdivision developments, lifestyle blocks and educational and commercial developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working as a sole consultant or as part of a larger professional team, I can offer experience in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garden and Landscape Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masterplanning \/ Urban Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Documentation \/ Detailing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landscape and Visual Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plans for Resource \/ Subdivision Consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Simulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Modelling \/ Landscape Renders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landscape Peer Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment and Ecological Restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I would welcome any opportunity to talk about a project you may be contemplating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#Contact-Me\" style=\"border-radius:3px\">GET IN TOUCH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c659eb76 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-868d132b9a16b4689539b4ce40d99b88 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<p style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">&#8220;Bridge and I were delighted with the concept and detailed planting and construction details. We would be very happy to recommend your services&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">COLIN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2b05c2a6ed159cc67fad2790b82aed47 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<p style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">&#8220;Thankyou for your input into the completion of our deck. The builders were great and we have had &#8216;rave reviews&#8217; from Council Inspectors, friends and neighbours&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">SARAH<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">&#8220;Thankyou for our plan. Lots of interest from neighbours&#8230;We love it&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">ANNETTE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-00d5f2ad wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Good design can make the most of a site\u2019s potential and greatly increase the usability, functionality, and visual appeal of your development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Well-designed and maintained landscapes can significantly increase property value and create a positive living environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Landscape Architects are trained to analyze the existing site conditions and to consider the bigger picture,  &#8211; how a development fits into the wider landscape so as to maximise the potential of the space and minimise any potential conflicts. This is especially important if a site development is to be carried out in stages, when having an overall master plan can ensure that each stage fits into a coherent whole. <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-668a14bb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Understanding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Landscape development can be expensive, so a clear understanding of the concept is important to ensure the outcome fulfils your requirements. The use of plans, sketches, 3D models makes it easier to understand the design so that you can be confident that the design will meet your requirements before committing to construction.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Cost Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Preparation of detailed drawings can be prepared with a budget in mind and allow for the seeking of competitive tenders for the construction that are comparable to reduce misunderstandings and unexpected surprises.&nbsp; Planting designs can simplify the planting procedure, ensuring that plants are used 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