Whilst the initial impetus for Terragram’s existence came
from winning a competition (1985), another incentive
was to have a working platform that would engage in
a critique of the then prevailing pragmatic approach
to designed landscape, pursued by most practices in
Australia in the mid eighties. Terragram is not a traditional
office. The French word ‘atelier’ better describes the
atmosphere and inclination to experiment, cherish
intuitive responses, invite the unexpected and scary, and
to technologically innovate. Despite the modest size of
the company, interest range also includes stage design,
sculpture, graphics, furniture and educational activities.
Cultural curiosity has led Terragram to work in different
countries outside Australia. (Bolivia, China, Czech
Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Korea, New Caledonia, Singapore, Switzerland,
Taiwan, the United States of America and Vietnam).
