Have you ever noticed how much better a path feels when it's properly shaded? Or how a cluster of flowers can catch your eye? These small decisions shape how we experience the world. This week, we want to shine a light on the work of landscape designers.
Landscape architects shape how people move through space, manage water with permeable paving, and reduce heat and noise with planting. They plan for light, wind, and circulation. They soften the built world, while supporting ecology, climate, and community.
This week we want to share some of our favorite projects and designers that do just that.
Forest Park
LOLA Landscape Architects, Netherlands
Superilla Sant Antoni
Leku Studio, Spain
Anzio
Terremoto, USA
Mineral Roof Garden
Roberto Burle Marx, Brazil
Yukyu En Hofu City
Shunmyō Masuno, Japan
Tom Lee Park
SCAPE Studio, USA
MFO Park Zurich
Burckhardt+, Switzerland
Bird in Hand Winery
TCL, Australia
News + Books
‘More than Human’ Exhibit | London Design Museum
until October 5, 2025
A clear, thoughtful read that changed how I think about design and the environment. McHarg explains how to work with natural systems, not over them
This book walks you through the design and construction process in accessible, straightforward language. It’s a worthwhile read, with helpful examples of planting schemes and hardscape details included at the end.
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If you missed July’s opening newsletter, where we talked about our favorite courtyards, you can catch up here.