Archive - Andrew Prowse, Landscape Architect
Burke’s Backyard Magazine Feature and Resort Photography (2001)
“Pooling Resources”, “Warm Reception”, and “Hidden Delight”
Selected Archive Credit
Project Overview
In March 2001, I was commissioned to photograph a series of landscape architecture and resort-style residential projects by Andrew Prowse for feature publication in Burke’s Backyard Magazine (Volume 6, Number 3).
The assignment documented multiple Port Douglas and Palm Cove projects, focusing on swimming pool environments, landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and the integration of architecture, planting, and lifestyle within tropical settings.
The resulting photographic series formed the basis of a major editorial feature titled “Pooling Resources”, supported by detailed case studies and full-page imagery, presenting Andrew’s work to a national audience through one of Australia’s most widely recognised home and garden publications.
Burke’s Backyard Magazine Feature
The projects were published as a multi-page feature under the editorial heading “Cutting Edge Design”, with the primary article titled “Pooling Resources”.
The feature included:
A professional profile of Andrew Prowse
Interview-based editorial content
Large-format architectural and lifestyle photography
Comparative presentation of multiple sites
Technical and design commentary
The contents page identified the feature as:
“Cutting Edge Design: Andrew Prowse’s pools are drawcards for these two Port Douglas resorts.”
The article was supported by two detailed project case studies:
“Warm Reception”
“Hidden Delight”
Each case study analysed design intent, materials, colour palettes, planting schemes, construction challenges, and client outcomes, using photography as the primary narrative framework.
A full-page hero image further positioned the work as a flagship feature within the issue.
Cover of Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001 issue, featuring landscape and resort projects by Andrew Prowse, photographed by Raymond Mather and produced for the major editorial feature “Pooling Resources” and associated case studies.
Contents page of Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001 (Volume 6, Number 3), listing the feature “Cutting Edge Design: Andrew Prowse’s pools are a drawcard at Port Douglas” and associated garden and design articles.
Opening spread of the feature “Pooling Resources”, published in Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001, profiling Andrew Prowse’s resort pool designs in Port Douglas, with photography by Raymond Mather.
Feature spread from “Warm Reception”, published in Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001, showcasing Andrew Prowse’s resort pool and outdoor living design in Port Douglas, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Design analysis spread from the “Pooling Resources” feature in Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001, detailing Andrew Prowse’s design concepts and technical approach, illustrated through photography by Raymond Mather.
Feature spread from “Hidden Delight”, published in Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001, documenting Andrew Prowse’s boutique resort pool and garden design at Martinique on Macrossan, Port Douglas, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Hero image from the “Hidden Delight” feature in Burke’s Backyard Magazine, March 2001, showing the Lalique-inspired glass lotus fountain and resort pool at Martinique on Macrossan, Port Douglas, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Handwritten editorial note from Burke’s Backyard Magazine staff member Victoria Colgan to Raymond Mather, accompanying a complimentary copy of the March 2001 issue following publication of the Andrew Prowse feature.
Featured Projects and Editorial Sections
Pooling Resources
The main article presented Andrew’s approach to pool and landscape design within boutique resorts and residential environments, emphasising the relationship between water, architecture, and tropical planting.
The layout was structured around full-spread and large-format imagery, with photography forming the central visual language of the feature.
Warm Reception
This case study focused on a courtyard pool and reception environment in Port Douglas, examining:
Entry sequence and visual framing
Colour and planting strategies
Pool placement and glazing features
Guest experience and circulation
The article detailed the design brief, construction timeline, budget context, and technical challenges, supported by comprehensive photographic coverage.
Hidden Delight
The second case study explored a boutique resort pool environment at Martinique on Macrossan, highlighting:
Concealed spatial planning
Decorative tiling and sculptural elements
Water features and garden integration
Guest engagement and atmosphere
The photography documented both macro and detail elements, reinforcing the narrative of discovery and spatial progression.
Original photographic still from the 2001 Port Douglas resort shoots for Andrew Prowse, capturing light, shadow, and planting textures against a coloured pool wall, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Original photographic still from the 2001 Port Douglas resort shoots for Andrew Prowse, documenting the integrated pool, water feature, planting, and spatial design elements, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Original photographic still from the 2001 Port Douglas resort shoots for Andrew Prowse, documenting planting, colour treatment, and pool-edge detailing, photographed by Raymond Mather.
Collaboration with Andrew Prowse
At the time of publication, Andrew Prowse was an established landscape architect specialising in tropical resort and residential environments throughout Far North Queensland.
The feature positioned his work within contemporary Australian design practice, combining professional analysis with accessible lifestyle presentation.
This collaboration brought together landscape architecture, editorial journalism, and photographic documentation to communicate both technical and experiential aspects of completed projects.
Screenshot from Andrew Prowse Landscape Architecture’s official website (c.2014), showing Raymond Mather’s photography used to document and promote the award-winning ‘The Peninsula, Port Douglas’ resort project.
Screenshot from Andrew Prowse Landscape Architecture’s official website (c.2014), showing Raymond Mather’s photography used to document and promote the ‘Martinique on Macrossan, Port Douglas’ resort project.
Promotional card for JNP Pawsey and Prowse featuring photography of The Peninsula, Port Douglas, produced using Raymond Mather’s images from the Burke’s Backyard Magazine feature projects, 2001.
Commercial and Industry Impact
Following the publication of this feature, selected images from this body of work were later chosen by interior designers for large-scale hospitality installation, including placement across 100 guest rooms at the Amphora Resort, Palm Cove.
This extended the original editorial commission into long-term commercial and public presentation, demonstrating the professional durability and adaptability of the photographic work.
BreakFree Amphora Resort Palm Cove brochure (c.2010), featuring guest room interiors displaying artwork by Raymond Mather as part of the resort’s visual and branding environment.
Interior pages from the BreakFree Amphora Resort Palm Cove brochure (c.2010), presenting resort facilities and accommodation supported by professionally styled photographic environments.
Composite documentation image from the Mantra Amphora Palm Cove website (c.2011), illustrating the continued use of Raymond Mather’s photographic artworks within guest accommodation following corporate rebranding and platform transition.
Composite website capture from the Mantra Amphora Palm Cove booking platform (c.2012), showing multiple guest room interiors featuring Raymond Mather’s photographic artworks.
Photography and Visual Documentation
My role on these projects included complete photographic documentation for both editorial and commercial use, encompassing:
Multiple resort and residential sites
Landscape architecture and planting systems
Pool and water environments
Built form and spatial relationships
Exterior and interior transitions
Environmental light and atmosphere
Lifestyle and occupancy contexts
All imagery was captured on Fujifilm slide film and professionally processed, with original transparencies prepared and posted directly to the magazine for editorial production.
The work required careful coordination across different locations, seasonal conditions, and lighting conditions to ensure consistent colour accuracy, tonal balance, and visual continuity throughout the published feature.
The final image sets were produced to meet magazine production standards and long-term commercial display requirements.
Editorial Correspondence and Provenance
This archive entry is supported by original editorial correspondence from Burke’s Backyard Publishing Pty Ltd, confirming direct engagement and professional recognition.
A handwritten note from the editorial division accompanied the publication copy supplied to me following release, providing direct provenance for the feature and its distribution.
This material forms part of the documented record of the project’s publication history.
Archive and Source Materials
This entry is supported by original documentation, including:
Complete magazine feature scans
Cover and contents pages
Editorial spreads and case studies
Full-page photographic placements
Publisher correspondence
Commercial application records
These materials verify the scope, publication context, and professional outcomes of the project.
Selected Credits
Landscape Architect
Andrew Prowse
Publication
Burke’s Backyard Magazine
Volume 6, Number 3, March 2001
Feature Titles
“Pooling Resources”
“Warm Reception”
“Hidden Delight”
Photography
Raymond Mather
Commercial Installation
Amphora Resort, Palm Cove
Context within Practice
This body of work represents an important period in my professional practice, where editorial photography, architectural documentation, and hospitality design intersected.
Rather than a single commission, it reflects sustained collaboration across multiple sites and formats, requiring adaptability, technical precision, and narrative consistency.
The project illustrates photography’s role as both a creative and strategic communication tool, supporting designers, publishers, and commercial clients through accurate, expressive, and reliable visual documentation.
It forms part of a broader career trajectory connecting architecture, landscape, publishing, and applied visual culture.
ART1 Archive Context
This page sits within the ART1 Archive, documenting professional experience and cultural engagement prior to the launch of ART1.
View other projects, and commercial initiatives documented in the ART1 Selected Credits.