Fergus graduated with a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Technology Sydney, with a project examining the relationships of affect, placemaking, and masterplanning processes, expressing Fergus' interest in working with complex sites and systems.

He has developed strong skills in a range of technologies to overcome design difficulties and deliver interesting projects. With a background in horticulture, Fergus has a deep care for considered endemic planting which can enhance relationships and understanding between people and landscapes.