FOOKS is an emerging Landscape Architecture and Urban Design studio that creates and advocates for sustainable, equitable and beautiful public spaces.

We are designers, engineers, problem solvers, strategic thinkers and landscape technical experts.

We believe in local culture and environmental justice to create sustainable cites and places.

We innovate.

We design for people and biodiversity.

We love places where people can enjoy a healthy natural ecosystem/environment.

We value the collaboration with our clients and colleagues.

A listen, learn and share.

We resolve complex issues of site and culture through innovation and rigorous design testing.

The first step in creating our studio was to develop our studio commitments. The commitments have been developed in collaboration with partners and well be reviewed annually. These commitments seek to establish a foundation for our studio that is fair and sustainable. These are our studios ethos. Please reach out for more information.

• Commitment to Reconciliation.

• LGBTIQ+ & Inclusion.

• Climate Emergency Action Plan.

• Safe Place to Work.

Our team.

Marti Fooks, Director.

Registered Landscape Architect and Urban Designer.

Marti Fooks has extensive experience both locally and internationally working on a number of highly acclaimed and complex projects. Marti founded FOOKS as an adaptive, responsible and progressive practise. Marti’s skills range from conceptual thinking to project management but she is most well known for her design activism. As her ongoing passion for landscape architecture remains in its potential to advocate of equity, combat the climate crises and challenge the status quo.

Marti has specialist qualifications in safer by design and the potential of places to reduce the risk of harm for visitors and communities; particularity for those less able to defend themselves. Marti teaches at RMIT University in the Masters of Landscape Architecture program.

PREVIOUS POJECT EXPERIENCE

• ABC Central Victoria, Bendigo, Dja Dja Wurrung, 2023.

• Yuelamu Community Masterplan, with Rattlepod Landscapes, Central Land Council, Arrernte 2023.

• Lalor Neighbourhood House Improvement Project, LNH, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung 2023.

• Buchan Streetscape Improvement Project, Buchan/Gunai Kurnai East Gippsland Shire Council, 2022*

• Parks Victoria Safer Playgrounds Project, Parks Victoria 2022*

• Geelong Exhibition and Convention Centre, Geelong/Wadawurrung Development Victoria, 2022

• Carrington Childrens Centre, Thomastown / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung City of Whittlesea 2022

• Lorne Foreshore Pathway Improvements Project, Lorne/Gunditjmara Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, 2022

• Toorak Village Streetscape Upgrade, Toorak VIC/Bunurong, City of Stonnington 2022

• Hamilton Botanic Gardens Childrens Garden and Playspace, Hamilton, VIC/Gunditjmara, 2020.

• Tunnel Track, Pomonal, Rural City of Ararat, 2020.

• Woodgrove Ambient Dining Precinct, Melton / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung QIC Investments 2022

• Watergardens Dining Precinct, Melton / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung QIC Investments 2022

• Riversdale, Hawthorn and Solway Auburn Streetscape Upgrades, Hawthorn and Ashburton, Melbourne/Wurundjeri, 2021.

• Commercial Tower Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung GPT Group 2022

• Homelane Rejuvenation Project, Maribyrnong / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung GPT Group 2022

• North East Entry Upgrade, Maribyrnong / Wurndjeri Woi Wurrung GPT Group 2022

• Paisley Street Redevelopment, Footscray, Melbourne/Wurundjeri 2021.

• Highpoint Entry Upgrades, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong, Melbourne/Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, 2021.

• Level Crossing Removal Additional Works Package 2, Southern Precinct Alliance Bunurong 2018

• Melbourne Central Redevelopment, Melbourne/Wurundjeri GPT Group 2022

• Yagan Square, Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, WA with Lyons Architects and IPH

• Cato Street Carpark Redevelopment, Prahan, City of Stonnington with Lyons Architects

• Bridge Road Regional Playspace, Melton South, City of Melton

• Lachlan’s Line, City of Ryde, NSW, Greenland Group with Bates Smart Architects

• Sydney Light Rail, ACCIONA, NSW 2017

• Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Southbank

• Melbourne University Student Precinct, Parkville

• Franklin Street Student Accommodation, IGLU

• Caulfield Racecourse Western Precinct Master Plan Melbourne Racing Club

• Bourke/Yarra Dock, Docklands

• Devonport Living City, Tasmania, Devonport City Council

• Rosamond Road Streetscape Master Plan, Maribyrnong City Council

• Joseph Road Precinct Master Plan, Maribyrnong City Council

• The Sticks Playgrounds Highpoint Shopping Centre, GPT Group

• The Pop-Up Park Highpoint Shopping Centre, GPT Group

• Banksia New Quay, MAB Docklands

• Frankston Principal Pedestrian Network Demonstration Project, Frankston City Council

• Lachlans Line Development, City of Ryde, Greenland Group

• Abu Dhabi Financial Centre / Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi U.A.E, Martha Schwartz Partners

• Vienna North Hospital, Vienna, Austria, Martha Schwartz Partners

• Umm Al Amarat, Abu Dhabi, Martha Schwartz Partners

• Fernleigh Track, Jewels to Belmont, NSW Lake Macquarie City Council