Who We Are
Charlie Albone is one of Australia’s most prominent landscape designers, with a career that spans over 20 years both locally and internationally. Passionate about creating stunning gardens that are timeless, inspiring, and enjoyable, Charlie’s work reflects his love for plants and the outdoors. He has garnered accolades for his garden designs at the 2015 and 2016 Chelsea Flower Shows, winning Silver Gilt medals each year. In 2023, Charlie and Inspired Exteriors achieved the Gold medal and Best in Show at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.
He enjoys a high profile in the media as a member of the ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ team on Channel 7, offering garden makeovers and horticultural advice. He spent 13 years as The LifeStyle Channel’s resident Landscape Design Expert, appearing on popular programs such as ‘Selling Houses Australia’. Charlie is an AACTA-nominated presenter, a respected member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH), and an TLA member and ambassador.
Shane Kingsbury partnered with Charlie Albone in 2024, bringing his extensive expertise to Inspired Exteriors as Director and Principal Landscape Architect. With a wealth of experience in high-end residential and large-scale commercial landscape architectural projects, Shane excels in landscape design, documentation, project management, and stakeholder engagement. His comprehensive skill set ensures seamless project execution from concept to completion.
His approach to design is highly creative, collaborative, and innovative, aligning with the client’s vision to achieve the best possible outcomes. His work not only meets, but often exceeds client expectations, adding significant value to every project. Shane’s commitment to pushing the boundaries, creative problem-solving, and his passion for sustainable design results in enduring, captivating gardens.
What We Do
Inspired Exteriors is an award-winning Landscape Architecture and Design firm based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Directed by internationally renowned Landscape Designer and Horticulturalist Charlie Albone (MAIH) and Landscape Architect Shane Kingsbury, our expertise extends across Landscape Architecture, Design, and Horticultural consulting.
Our primary goal is to deliver exquisite landscapes of the highest quality to our clients. Drawing upon our expertise in landscape design and horticulture, we aim to elevate everyday living through transformative outdoor spaces. By understanding and exploring our clients’ needs and lifestyles, we create gardens built upon form and function – a space unique to each client. Our unwavering passion and extensive experience in both residential and commercial landscape design enables us to seamlessly integrate innovation with established knowledge, resulting in enduring, breathtaking outcomes that exceed expectations.
Our dedicated team excels in diverse projects, from small-scale residential to large-scale commercial, both domestically and internationally, earning a reputation for excellence in high-end landscape design. Beyond our prominent Australian projects, we have completed prestigious commissions in the UK, France, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
The Inspired Exteriors team have garnered multiple accolades, securing awards at both the Melbourne and Sydney International Flower and Garden Shows. We proudly hold multiple Gold medals from The Landscape Design Institute (LDI) and The Landscape Association (TLA), including the esteemed Best Design and Construction award in 2018.
Landscape Architecture
- Residential & Commercial
- Placemaking
- Concept design
- Documentation
- Community consultation
- Public domain & landscape master planning
- Photomontages & 3D Rendering
- Horticultural consulting
- Playground & playscape design
Green Infrastructure
- Water sensitive urban design
- Biophilic design
- Green roof design
- Green walls & facades
