Early Life
Durie was born in Manly, an oceanside suburb in Sydney, Australia, to a Sri Lankan mother and Australian father. He spent most of his early childhood in the mining town of Tom Price in north Western Australia. A former model, Durie performed with the international cabaret group Manpower Australia in the early 1990s. It was during his tours with Manpower, and his creative roles within the production, that Durie began to develop his interest in garden design and architecture. He then formalised his passion by returning to study design and horticulture in Sydney for four years at the age of 26. Durie has received over 34 International Design Awards since.
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