Landscapedesign

Located in Yazhou Bay, Sanya, Forest Island enjoys the island’s tropical climate and rich natural resources at 18°N latitude. As an exploration into the concept of a “second home,” the project responds to contemporary desires for nature-connected, relaxed, and reclusive lifestyles. The landscape design integrates tropical resort ambience with the rhythms of urban living, embracing the core idea of “landscape as architecture” to create a fluid, porous, and immersive spatial experience. E-ar TARS Informed by local climate and ecology, the design dissolves rigid boundaries between built form and nature, reconstructing a spatial narrative that transitions from urban arrival to resort retreat. The arrival... More

Joining forces with the clients for a third time, following a rooftop garden at their Barbican penthouse apartment and bespoke containers in their country home, we commenced this cultural pilgrimage to design & build a modern Japanese garden in Essex. Returning from a holiday in Japan, mesmerised by its unique gardens, the clients sought to develop a contemporary interpretation. With a 220 sqm sheltered courtyard in their 5-hectare acreage, the site was mechanically cleared for a new, inventive, modern Japanese landscape design. Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus The dull flat topography was excavated by diggers to trigger the creation of a... More

At an ickle 50 sqm wrap-around extent, surrounding a wharf penthouse apartment atop a picturesque river setting, this roof garden is perfectly secluded & favourably sheltered, sited above River Thames by Tower Bridge. Neglected for too long, we undertook a meticulous design journey to remake the terrace, guided by a gracious clientess. 5 distinctive zones foster continuous utilisation, delineated by planting , surface & lighting diversities.  Amir Schlezinger Amir Schlezinger Having a powder-coating unit available for our tailor-made planters, we tinted the frames of glass & existing features. With purple & heliotrope, the buoyant turquoise troughs contrast the screens & planters, while details such as ex... More

Snug opposite Shakespeare's Globe, favourably positioned on a 6th floor up-close landmark views, this Mediterranean roof garden enjoys vistas of St Paul’s behind it & Tate, the Globe & Millennium & Southwark Bridges in front. Situated in EC4, this compact  rooftop garden features a redolent,verdant cascade of Mediterranean plant species & cosy Manutti sofas.  Marianne Majerus With our clients in Portugal for parts of the year, this rooftop echoes their Mediterranean lifestyle. The plants endure well in this 360-degree sunny and windy prospect, resisting River Thames’ airstreams, heat & pollution.     Marianne Majerus   The breadth of iconic landmarks provides architectura... More

Our first biodiverse roof garden way back in summer 2014 was driven by two major factors: the lack of greenery in the street beneath, and the clients’ adoration in their countryside garden. Perched above the junction of Old Street & Goswell Road in trendy Clerkenwell EC1, the rooftop garden is oblong, spanning a 20-metre length x 3 metres. We created a sibling rooftop on the top level of this duplex penthouse to grow fruit & vegetables. To alleviate this oblongness, we designed 3 zones defined by surface changes from decking to sandstone and grass. Each area features its own planting style: the deck has shrubs, the stone herbs and the grass native trees. Marianne Majerus With 70 plant species, biodiversity is extensive... More

Perched mid-height at the heart of Central London in Holborn, this natural roof garden is all about Mother Nature. Brimming with sprawling plants & teeming with denizen wildlife, this space is a London retreat for our Australian clients who run a large reserve in Brogers Creek, NSW.  Amir Schlezinger Amir Schlezinger Ablaze in autumn, redolent in winter, energised in spring & full of summer festivities, this untamed roof garden celebrates nature full-on. Urban roof terraces are where environmental stewardship is so vital, to support fauna with biodiversity, sympathetic maintenance & recyclable materials, as we should nurse, safeguard & conserve nature. Amir Schlezinger Amir Schlezinger 30 bespoke p... More

Perched high above the picturesque North Downs in Surrey, south of London, this lush roof garden is a biodiverse oasis for both owners & wildlife. Featuring an abundance of biota-friendly species, grown in 50 bespoke planters, there’s focal interest in every season. The bespoke planters create 3 main zones for displaying modern sculpture by the keen art collectors clients, placed symmetrically within perpendicular troughs as key focal points. Our clients have downsized into a brand-new modern penthouse apartment from a large country home, where this roof garden is of great importance for well-being, socialising & displaying art. Amir Schlezinger Amir Schlezinger The planters are made from 3mm high-grade aluminium a... More

Completed in fall 2022, this large roof garden maximises biodiversity to the fullest, with abundant wildlife-friendly species for all seasons. Designed for a commercial investment bank, the 160sqm roof garden is part of 3 roof terraces abounding in architectural trees, shrubs & grasses. Using native meadow perennials, we’ve paired these with grasses to create a lavish city grassland, situated behind the Bank of England, with stunning city views above the centre of London, framing vistas of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard and the Walkie-Talkie. Caption Caption At 160sqm, this roof garden features biodiverse planting in 45 bespoke planters of varying sizes to accommodate dense planting of increasing scales. We specia... More

A historic manor in Panevėžys, Lithuania, has been revitalized as an art residency and creativity center. The red-brick homestead, a protected heritage site, was carefully renovated, preserving its historical details. A modern extension was also added, designed to blend with the natural terrain of the surrounding park. Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Rakauskaite Built in the 1930s, the manor was once home to a local poet who hosted cultural gatherings. However, it fell into ruin during the Soviet occupation. In 2017, Panevėžys city prioritized transforming the manor into an art center as part of a broader strategy to promote creative industries, utilizing EU funds for the project. Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Ra... More

Nestled along the shores of Palm Jumeirah, this Spanish-inspired villa, featuring four ensuite bedrooms, an additional guest bedroom, formal as well as family living and dining, a show kitchen, a bar, and an office with ensuite spread across 11,000 sq. ft., unfolds as a mesmerising blend of contemporary luxury and timeless elegance. Tasked with creating a tranquil haven for a discerning German couple, XBD Collective embarked on the delicate challenge of fusing their modern sensibilities with the villa's rich Spanish heritage. Caption Balancing Modern Perspectives and Spanish Heritage Envisioning arched volumes that pay homage to the villa's exterior, XBD crafted a breathtaking double-height arch across two floors, introducing a touch... More

In the heart of Emirates Hills, Dubai, stands Solar House, seamlessly fusing lavishness and a sustainable approach to modern living. This architectural masterpiece, a collaboration between XBD Collective and a forward-thinking family of five, is not only a home but a beacon of green luxury, powered by solar energy. Forbes acknowledged its exceptional features, including a two-story pool, suspended glass bridge, and a USD 95 million price tag. Charly Simon Photo Harmony of Design and Sustainability Covering an expansive 37,550 sq ft, Solar House is a retreat designed to meet the family's vision of green luxury. As you step inside, the warm embrace of modern elegance welcomes you. With ten bedrooms, outdoor pools cascading across two f... More

    The garden house was originally conceived as an open gazebo with barbecue, but gradually in the process of creative search evolved into a full-fledged warm pavilion, equipped not only with a brazier, but also a kitchen with an electric stove, sink, refrigerator, and a dining table for ten people at the request of the client. The area allocated for the "gazebo" (30 sq. M.) is located right in front of the windows of the living room of the customer's mansion and is an important strategic object, designed to solve several tasks at once:   -the arrangement of the pertaining territory, which previously was a uniform grass lawn of the garrison type, without any signs of designer care;   -connection of the futuris... More

Situated right in the heart of the Hatta mountains, this 45,000 m2 project aims to create a nature-oriented getaway development, in sync with the environmentand local surroundings. A local landscape architecture practice - plenerr, founded by Oskar Szlachetka has been tasked with assisting LAMI Architects indeveloping a sustainable design that focuses on creating various natural outdoor experiences throughout the project, which will encourage the guests of thisboutique resort to leave their rooms and embark on a journey through various outdoor spaces, towards carefully placed destination points within the site. Caption Following a site visit, plenerr immediately recognized the site’s environmental sensitivity and its existing as... More

Landscape Design Workshop has won a 2018 Architecture MasterPrize™ Design Award in the Landscape Architecture / Outdoor Designs category for their Veranda at Plantation project. This lush tropical ‘urban jungle’ courtyard forms the social hub of the apartment complex and helps to mitigate the urban heat island effect. The 6-story residential building wraps around an interior courtyard featuring a lagoon-like swimming pool with a beach entry. Cascading fountains welcome the residents as they enter the courtyard and the calming sound of water can be enjoyed from the apartments’ balconies. All ground-level units facing the interior courtyard enjoy a direct access to the common area, providing a village-like atmosphere and contributing to... More