With twenty years of hands-on landscaping experience, founder Reece Nicholas Hardwick has built a comprehensive practice grounded in practical, site-led expertise. Having spent decades refining his craft within some of Sydney’s premier high-end residential landscape firms, Reece brings a deep mastery of structural execution and horticulture to every project. This background balances rigorous construction knowledge with an innate understanding of scale, material restraint, and composition.
Return Landscape Studio represents the evolution of this career. The name reflects a philosophy centred on the essentials: a return to nature, to spending time with family, and to a slower pace. The studio's approach focuses on creating spaces that evoke a strong sense of place, seamlessly connecting the local environment with the surrounding architecture to offer a genuine sense of
calm and restoration.
Operating as a boutique practice, Return is structured to guide a project through every phase of its evolution, specialising in design, project management, and premium plant supply. By combining rigorous construction knowledge with refined aesthetics, the studio acts as a trusted consultant and oversight partner. Built on a foundation of trust and clear communication, the studio serves both homeowners and architects seeking a highly collaborative, deeply considered approach to the entire landscape process.
