Sydney Talk—Dangar Barin Smith, Natural Order

Join Dangar Barin Smith in Sydney for a talk on their new book; Natural Order.

Natural Order provides an outlook into how landscape architecture can challenge, reframe and elevate urban landscapes to become dynamic forces of beauty.

Leading Australian landscape practice Dangar Barin Smith presents a series of 20 highly designed contemporary residential Australian gardens. Each garden is photographed at its optimum moment – when the balance between the natural and urban are in equilibrium, culminating in an expressive and dynamic environment.

Each garden is accompanied with planting and design plans detailing the relationship between the natural world and the built environment. Interspersed between each garden are conversations between editor Karen McCartney and Dangar Barin Smith partners – founder William Dangar, Naomi Barin and Tom Smith – chronicling the creative process of creating each one of these enduring gardens, from their challenges, horticultural solutions and the collaborative journey with clients and practitioners.

At once a design resource and a source of inspiration, Natural Order reveals how planting design, material selection and spatial planning can transform gardens into immersive, living environments. 

When: 6pm Thursday 4 December 2025

Where: Bookshop by Uro, 3 Blackfriars St, Chippendale NSW 2008

Tickets:
$5- Ticket price redeemable as a discount from any book purchases
OR
$80- Entry includes a copy of the book, ready to collect on the night

About the speakers

Tom Smith – Director at Dangar Barin Smith – is renowned for his leadership and expertise in designing residential landscapes and the practice's larger-scale commercial projects. He plays a key role in shaping the company’s distinctive design approach. Drawing on extensive experience as a landscape architect, Tom excels in managing intricate details and coordination on complex projects, ensuring a seamless integration of all elements. His innovative approach to design is amplified by close collaboration with consultants to redefine what’s possible and create truly unique landscapes. Passionate about bringing nature into urban environments, Tom works closely with Australia's leading architects, interior designers, and builders to deliver seamless project management from concept to implementation. His vision and attention to detail continue to elevate Dangar Barin Smith as a leader in landscape architecture.

Naomi Barin brings a dynamic blend of expertise to her role as a Director at Dangar Barin Smith, combining a background in commerce and marketing with a passion for horticulture. Naomi's career pivot into landscape design allows her to integrate intrinsic business acumen and stakeholder management with a love for plants, crafting high-quality, thoughtful designs that are both innovative and practical. With a strong focus on the environment, Naomi has a preference on species that support biodiversity and sustainable outcomes. Whether working on intimate boutique gardens or large-scale residential landscapes, she brings a refined perspective that ensures every project resonates with a sense of place while meeting the client’s needs and vision. Naomi’s leadership and distinctive skillset elevate her designs, delivering results that are as impactful in their presentation as they are in their execution.