Maurene graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Design and began her career as an interior designer with a design-and-build firm. From there, she progressed confidently from residential projects to large-scale commercial design. After completing her Landscape Architecture studies in New Zealand and earning her BLA, she returned to DP Architects to embark on her landscape architecture journey.

With a strong foundation in both interior and landscape disciplines, Maurene specialises in integrated landscape design. Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in green and sustainable approaches, blue & green infrastructure, and the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments.