RMM Wānaka Welcomes Elle
Nov 05, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Elle Fairgray to our RMM Wānaka team as an Intermediate Landscape Architect.
Elle brings five years of experience in landscape architecture, having recently returned to New Zealand after spending three years living and working in London. Her experience spans a diverse range of projects across New Zealand and the UK, with a particular interest in ecological restoration, natural flood management, wetland design and creating engaging spaces for play and education.
Academic & Professional Journey
Elle completed her landscape architecture studies at Victoria University of Wellington, including a semester abroad at the University of California, Berkeley. She began her career in New Zealand, gaining experience in GIS roles with Wellington and Dunedin city councils before working as a Landscape Architect in Christchurch. She then spent three years working in London, contributing to projects focused on ecological restoration, flood resilience and sustainable landscape design.
Design Interests
Elle is passionate about designing landscapes that celebrate water and enhance natural processes in both urban and rural environments. She particularly enjoys exploring innovative approaches to graphic communication, creating engaging visuals that bring complex ideas and design concepts to life.
Beyond the Studio
Outside of work, Elle enjoys spending time outdoors skiing and hiking, as well as slowing down with a good book and a coffee. She also loves a glass of wine and spending time with her young niece.
Having recently returned to New Zealand, Elle is looking forward to settling into life in Central Otago and hopes to welcome a furry friend into her home soon!
We're thrilled to have Elle onboard and look forward to the experience, creativity and enthusiasm she brings to the team.
Elle brings five years of experience in landscape architecture, having recently returned to New Zealand after spending three years living and working in London. Her experience spans a diverse range of projects across New Zealand and the UK, with a particular interest in ecological restoration, natural flood management, wetland design and creating engaging spaces for play and education.
Academic & Professional Journey
Elle completed her landscape architecture studies at Victoria University of Wellington, including a semester abroad at the University of California, Berkeley. She began her career in New Zealand, gaining experience in GIS roles with Wellington and Dunedin city councils before working as a Landscape Architect in Christchurch. She then spent three years working in London, contributing to projects focused on ecological restoration, flood resilience and sustainable landscape design.
Design Interests
Elle is passionate about designing landscapes that celebrate water and enhance natural processes in both urban and rural environments. She particularly enjoys exploring innovative approaches to graphic communication, creating engaging visuals that bring complex ideas and design concepts to life.
Beyond the Studio
Outside of work, Elle enjoys spending time outdoors skiing and hiking, as well as slowing down with a good book and a coffee. She also loves a glass of wine and spending time with her young niece.
Having recently returned to New Zealand, Elle is looking forward to settling into life in Central Otago and hopes to welcome a furry friend into her home soon!
We're thrilled to have Elle onboard and look forward to the experience, creativity and enthusiasm she brings to the team.
