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Ep. 033 - Julia Levitt

19 May 2026 · 37 min

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With over a decade of experience, Julia Levitt’s work has been recognised through multiple industry awards and featured in leading design and architecture publications. Her expertise spans custom landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and bespoke garden design tailored to each site and client, which is all exhibited in her award-winning landscape design studio, Nelson Thomas. Nelson Thomas works across private gardens, luxury homes, and large estates throughout Australia, collaborating closely with architects and interior designers to deliver cohesive, site-responsive outcomes. Every…

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Her Design, Her Story

Her Design, Her Story · Arts & Books · English

A female-focussed podcast celebrating the personal journeys of Australian female designers and makers in the midst of their careers. In this collection of inspiring stories and insider insights, we step inside the current creative landscape through the eyes of women shaping it -

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