Journal
Notes from the studio
Working articles on landscape architecture, planting, sustainability and project process - written from inside a practising Dubai studio rather than a marketing department.
- Hiring5 min read
Choosing a landscape architect in Dubai - what to ask before you hire
There are dozens of firms calling themselves landscape architects in Dubai. The differences between them are large and not always obvious from a website. Here's a working checklist for separating the practices that will deliver from the ones that won't.
Read article - Sustainability6 min read
Sustainable landscape design in the UAE - working with the climate, not against it
Sustainability in UAE landscape design isn't about token gestures - it's about choosing materials that last, planting palettes that thrive on minimal water, and building systems that don't collapse the moment maintenance lapses.
Read article - Process7 min read
How much does landscape design cost in Dubai? An honest breakdown
There's no honest answer to "how much does a landscape cost in Dubai" without first defining what you're actually buying. Here's how we structure fees, what construction usually costs per square metre, and what genuinely drives the budget.
Read article - Planting8 min read
Best plants for Dubai gardens - a landscape architect's guide
Picking plants from a UK or Singapore catalogue and hoping they'll work in Dubai is a recipe for an annual replacement bill. Here's the working palette of trees, shrubs and ground cover that we actually rely on for villa and resort projects across the UAE.
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