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Just because the design sketches often look nice 😀

Get a bird's eye view of the terraced park in Muscat, Oman! This stunning photo shows the play lawns atop the terraces, providing a fun and inviting space for visitors to gather and play. At Verdaus Landscape Architects, we're committed to creating outdoor spaces that harmonize with their natural surroundings while meeting the needs of the people who use them. Our designs prioritize sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics, ensuring that each space we create is a unique reflection of its environment and its community. Whether it's a public park, a residential garden, or a commercial development, we can design a space that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. Come visit the Muscat park and experience the beauty and functionality of this unique space! #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #playlawns #terraces #MuscatPark

Nature and culture in harmony! Lailak Street Park is a beautiful example of how natural and man-made elements can coexist in perfect balance. While some areas of the park feature wild vegetation and natural boulders, others, like the manicured lawns near the Masjid, showcase a more formal and elegant aesthetic. At Verdaus Landscape Architects, we understand that every outdoor space is unique and requires a tailored approach. Whether you're looking to create a public park, a residential garden, or a commercial development, we can design a space that reflects your vision and meets your needs. Come visit Lailak Street Park and see for yourself the beauty of this unique space! #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #manicuredlawns #Masjid #LailakStreetPark

Relax and recharge! Our poolside cafe on a residential tower podium opposite Damac Hills golf club is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day on the course or simply to enjoy the sun and a good cup of coffee. Featuring a contemporary design and comfortable seating, this space is both stylish and functional, providing the ideal setting for a casual meeting or a social gathering. Come visit us and experience the Verdaus difference! #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #poolsidecafe #residentialtowerpodium #DamacHillsGolfClub

Attention to detail! Our minimalist contemporary wall with handrail detail design at Dubai Hills Golf Club showcases our expertise in creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. Featuring clean lines and a sleek modern aesthetic, this wall is both an elegant design statement and a functional safety feature. Whether you're a golfer or simply a fan of good design, you'll appreciate the attention to detail that we bring to every project. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #minimal

Privacy matters! Always check sightlines if you want to control privacy. Our team at Verdaus Landscape Architects has the expertise to design outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional, with careful attention paid to issues like privacy and sightlines. Whether it's a public park, a residential garden, or a commercial development, we can create a space that meets your unique needs and exceeds your expectations. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #privacy #sightlines #outdoordesign #functionalbeauty

Simple yet stunning! Our minimalist planting palette design for this hillside features beautiful grasses swaying in the breeze, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. With clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic, this space is the perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #minimalistdesign #contemporaryaesthetic #hillside #grasses #serenity #nature

Less is more! Our minimalist contemporary reflection pool design showcases our skills in detailing with a modern aesthetic. Featuring clean lines, simple shapes, and serene water, this pool is the perfect spot to relax and unwind in a serene and beautiful environment. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #minimalistdesign #contemporarydesign #reflectionpool #modernaesthetic

Al fresco dining at its finest! Our outdoor dining area design outside the golf club at Dubai Hills features contemporary styling and comfortable seating for the ultimate outdoor dining experience. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out with friends, this space is the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful weather and stunning surroundings. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #outdoordining #golfclub #contemporarydesign #alfrescodining #DubaiHills

Last open day for the Iris Garden in Florence. As beautiful as the flowers were it was more beautiful to see the number of people enjoying the garden. People everywhere appreciating a deeper connection with nature, reminding us that we are a part of this beautiful natural world. 🌸🌿

Bringing nature to the city! Our plan for the mountainside park in Muscat Oman showcases our commitment to creating sustainable and beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance the quality of life for all. Featuring terraces and ample tree planting to create shade and a more comfortable experience, this park is a true oasis in the midst of the bustling city. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Oman #Muscat #Gulf #mountainsidepark #terraces #treeplanting #sustainability

Unforgettable views! 🌊⛰️ Our mountainside park design overlooking the Arabian Sea is the perfect spot to take in the breathtaking scenery and unwind in nature. 🌴🐚 Featuring comfortable seating and plenty of space to relax, this park is a true oasis in the midst of the bustling city. 🌇🏙️ #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #ArabianSea #mountainsidepark #breathtakingviews #cityoasis

Scaling new heights! Our terraced park design on a rocky mountainside in Muscat Oman features stone-faced retaining walls that blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape, creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space. #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Oman #Muscat #Gulf #rockymountainside #terracedpark #retainingwalls #landscapearchitecture

Exploring new heights! 🧗‍♀️🌿 Our contemporary geometric climbing structures at Lailak Street Park in Emirates Hills provide a unique and adventurous outdoor experience surrounded by wild vegetation. 🌱🌳 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #climbingstructures #wildvegetation #outdooradventures #EmiratesHills #LailakStreetPark

Al fresco dining with a view! 🍴☀️ Our outdoor cafe design next to the swimming pool on the residential tower podium in Damac Hills is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings. 🏊🌇 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #outdoordining #swimmingpool #towerpodium #DamacHills U+A

An urban oasis in the heart of the city! 🏙️🌿 Our urban precinct and park design at Dubai World Trade Centre, One Central, is a vibrant and dynamic reflection of the city's energy, featuring lush greenery, creative seating, and unique art installations. 🎨🪑 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #urbanprecinct #citypark #outdoorliving #artinstallations #HopkinsArchitects

Taking a dip in the city skyline! 🌇💦 Our urban skypool design combines dramatic lighting and sleek lines to create a unique and stunning oasis in the heart of the city. 🏙️🌟 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #urbanswimming #dramaticlighting #cityskyline #urbanretreat

"Finding balance in the city! 🙏🏼🌇 Our landscape podium design at Rove Hotel in Dubai Expo features a serene yoga deck and lush greenery, providing the perfect outdoor space for health and wellness. 🌿💪🏼 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #outdoorwellness #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #RoveHotel #DubaiExpo"

Welcome to the city! 🌃 Our urban space design outside the Rove Hotel lobby at World Expo is a vibrant and dynamic reflection of the city's energy, featuring bold colors, creative seating, and lush greenery. 🌿🪑 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #outdoorliving #cityvibes #urbanoasis #RoveHotel #WorldExpo #RSP

Welcome to the city! 🌃 Our urban space design outside the Rove Hotel lobby at World Expo is a vibrant and dynamic reflection of the city's energy, featuring bold colors, creative seating, and lush greenery. 🌿🪑 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #outdoorliving #cityvibes #urbanoasis #RoveHotel #WorldExpo #RSP

Playing among the wild grasses! 🌾🧒👦 Our playground design embraces the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, integrating seamlessly with the wild grasses and creating a playful oasis for kids to explore and enjoy. 🍃🌺 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #playgroundfun #outdooradventures #natureplay #EmbracingNature

An invitation to nature's playground! 🌳🧒👦 Our playground design at Lailak Street Park in Emirates Hills mysterious pathways - invitations to explore amongst the shade trees with wild planting, creating a dynamic and sustainable play space for kids of all ages. 🍃🌺 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #playgroundfun #outdooradventures #natureplay #shadeandplay #EmiratesHills #LailakStreetPark

Playing in nature's playground! 🌳🧒👦 Our playground design at Lailak Street Park in Emirates Hills features natural boulders and large shade trees with wild planting, creating a dynamic and sustainable play space for kids of all ages. 🍃🌺 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #playgroundfun #outdooradventures #natureplay #shadeandplay #EmiratesHills #LailakStreetPark

Exploring new heights and enjoying some shade on a sunny day! ☀️🌳 A Kompan spacenet playground and towering shade tree provide the perfect combination of fun and comfort for kids and adults alike. 🧒👦🌿 #VerdausLandscapeArchitects #LandscapeArchitects #PublicOpenSpace #Placemaking #SustainableDesign #QualityOfLife #UrbanDesign #LandscapePlanning #CommunityDesign #CityLife #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities #GreenSpaces #ResilientLandscapes #ParksandOpenSpace #AwardWinning #Streetscapes #ResidentialCommunities #WaterfrontDesign #Dubai #UAE #Gulf #KSA #playgroundfun #outdooradventures #natureplay #shadeandplay #KompanPlaygrounds #EmiratesHills #LailakStreetPark

Always love a good street tree! An everyday street in Bologna. Cities of the Gulf take note. You could have this too - just plant those trees properly and care for them well. Spend more on the hole than the tree!

When drainage grates were….something different. Custom forged or cast grate to the drain point for the famous Piazza del Campo, Siena.

Two paving treatments. One in marble with intricate hand cut patterns. Another with same size clay brick paving units laid in different patterns for variety. Which is better? Neither of course, but they both are more or less suitable for specific applications. The first a relatively small area outside a main entrance to an important building (the Duomo in Siena). The exclusive material and detailed workmanship are elevate the importance of the entrance to the duomo. The second is part of the broader piazza of the duomo. Again the material, common but attractive clay brick, and detailing (with no cutting), provides an attractive treatment to the main space without competing with the accent paving. The designers here chose paving treatments for each specific purpose.

Those Acacia trees with
continuous canopy overhead, giving this Sikka (alleyway) a beautiful effect of a tunnel providing lots of shade and home for local birds.
This Sikka is just opposite to the district park in Fujairah we designed and is under construction.

I found myself in this park yesterday. This is how to do parks! Trees, lots of them, not much else, except a path. What an awesome summer space. It reminded me of the parks in Esfahan, Iran. Until now I thought only the Persians knew what’s what when it came to parks and gardens, now I think the Italians know a thing or two themselves also.

Landscape architecture is sometimes about land management. Here is practical management for thick vegetation along an inner city river bank. These places are often unusable and sometimes feared by the community. Mowing in a cross-cross of wide paths to allow access turns an uninviting space into a welcoming park. And for such a small cost. Simple and effective!

We are breaking ground.
#park #vedaus #verdausbuiltproject #landscapearchitecture #landscape #softscape #hardscape #irrigation # #waterfeature

Plant #treeshereplease to improve walkability. A row of only 3-4 Ziziphus spina-christi would shade the bicycle stands and walkway for 1000’s of commuters travelling through the ADCB Metro station. Add another row opposite and you have a shaded seating area where people can meet up before and after travelling on the Metro.

Ziziphus spina-christi, Sidr trees know more than one way to manage heat and lack of water. This one near Jumeirah Masjid is looking particularly fine at this time of year. This specimen is protected by law and was kept safe as the buildings that were once nearby were demolished. Nice to have a good news story!

View from pool deck level. Pool finishes are off white render with exposed aggregate. The sky lends its blue colour to the swimming pool. In situations like this there’s no need for blue tiles. Using the sky reflection gives a more natural effect, and blends in with natural water bodies as seen here.

Here’s a good example of people making spaces to help nature help us. @al_hoban and others speaking on transforming a concrete drainage channel into a riparian habitat.

A mix of Australian native plants in the wild. Do we need designers? Yes - to make the right spaces and conditions for nature to thrive - then step aside.

Here’s proof in the value of using a limited material palette. A unified and harmonious landscape character at the Dubai Hills Golf Club - landscape by Verdaus, working with Al Gurg Consultants.

It’s reassuring when practice proves theory right. Check the cathedral-like spatial volumes of these streets with closely planted trees. A Middle Eastern example of the effect described in the publication “Trees in Urban Design”.

The two trees in paving around the centre of the frame are spaced about 1m apart. Which technically trained designer today would do this? Perhaps we lost the way. Luckily there remains living examples of tree gardens we can learn from and be inspired by. Unknown designer.

Who wants to be, under the sea, in an octopus’s garden in the shade....when you can do it on dry land in a paradise garden! Walking these gardens and parks felt like swimming through deep green cool water. Designer unknown.

The effect of closely planted trees in well thought out groupings can be sublime. Canopies touch and mingle, creating variety within uniformity. Classical music anyone? Garden by unknown designer.

The designers of this park really knew how to use trees as urban design elements. Closely spaced plantings. Shade structure anyone?

Here’s another pic from the same Middle Eastern city. Parks in this city are thickly planted with trees providing deep shade. Large reflection pools (to the left of the figures) create clearings in the urban forest that just blaze with sunlight. Poetic musical drama.

Urban trees are much much more than decorative elements. This city in the Middle East uses urban trees to cool city streets. The close and irregular planting creates a dense canopy that provides much shade. This beautiful effect is within reach for cities of the Gulf.

Soon to be completed. Pool deck overlooking the Marina skyline.
#vedaus #verdausbuiltproject #landscapearchitecture #landscape #swimmingpool #infinitypool #pooldeck #softscape #hardscape #hardscapedesign

Palms are in. These are feature palms along the arrival court planted in a trench of lightweight planting soil mix over the basement structure.
#vedaus #verdausbuiltproject #landscapearchitecture #landscape #palms #washingtoniarobosta #softscape #hardscape #hardscapedesign

Khorfakkan City of Sharjah Emirate, some described it as a village “around which are gardens and farms in plenty”.
#greencity #landscapearchitecture #landscape ##khorfakkan #sharjah #uae

Also, the pandemic has reduced the wear and tear on the lawns in this high-density community. They’re looking splendid at the moment but we prefer to see the kids enjoying these outdoor spaces.

One of the affordable community gardens we designed several years ago. We have been guiding the FM team on pruning trees - mostly simply restraining them from over pruning. So nice to see this thick and spreading canopy providing a ton of shade this summer.

Nice spreading branches of a Pithecellobium dulce when planted within a dense grove. The form of a tree is so much determined by its situation. When planted in the open the form appears typically more compact.

Manoj at DXB T3 about to board a flight to India. Air travel or space travel? Safe flight!

Team breakfast during the time of coronavirus. After months of working remotely it was great to see everyone in person - well spaced out along the big table! Thanks for joining!

So worth reading. Henry Arnold - you genius.

Keeping to the isolation rules and keeping the work going. Glad and proud to be part of this green, clean and mean machine! Hope y’all keeping safe out there everyone.

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Meadows of wild flowers like this one are a preferred food source for bees, making specially flavoured honey that is in such high demand you need to purchase directly from the beekeeper, usually order in advance.

Salem opening hives to show us how healthy his bee colonies are. The RAK mountains are far from big agriculture, which use pesticides and herbicides that can harm bees.

Salem Mattar is a beekeeper keeping local knowledge alive. Honey production is a traditional source of income for the mountain people of RAK. The bees feed on nectar from Sidr and Acacia trees, and native species plants from the mountains.

Our next project will be Fujairah. This emirate has a distinctive landscape identity, characterised by dramatic mountain ranges. (Photo if same range but from RAK side). Should the natural landscape character influence landscape design? We think so - yes! Respect Sense of Place.

Olea europaea from Spain. Majestic trees. I feel that their original location should always be provided with them so we can visit the place as a kind of pilgrimage.

Here’s what you do when planting Plumerias on Level 12. Going to give this tree some TLC to get over the shock - but then maybe she wasn’t as scared of heights as we were.

Tree nursery inspection. What a great way to end the week!

Dazzling specimen of the UAE national tree Prosopis cineraria

The bark of a Ceretonia seliqua in the last light of day >>>>> The carob is a flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is widely cultivated for its edible pods, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes. The carob tree is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. Wikipedia

Breakfast farewell for Ioana before moving to Belgium. All the best Ioana, you’ll be missed at Verdaus. Ginger cat wasn’t happy when he fully realised you were gone...a few extra treats to cheer him up! :) Go well.

Our guerrilla-planted trees are so happy after the storm. All trees in Dubai have just had their leaves washed of suffocating dust. 🙏

Grasses in Wadi Showka. Seed heads glistening in the sunlight.

Trees Impact Tree Nursery

Travelled all the way to Australia to find the world’s best large tree nursery (we think so). Just plain amazing to see the quality of tree stock and learn about the meticulous (but not overly onerous) care provided to make these wonderful trees what they are. Stunning example of best-in-field operation. Always uplifting to see that. btw - “Trees Impact” is the name of the nursery. Hope to bring a little of this skill and expertise to the GCC.

Succulents in flower.

Just so tropical! In the dome at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Australia

Land ho? No, that there on the horizon is a tree nursery - but yes standing out in the surrounding landscape as an island in the ocean. A little poetic contemplation on way to a nursery inspection.

Interesting detail for balustrade post fixing. Post is bolted to plate which is cast into concrete base.

@kabayan.bedouin visited this meadow in Al Qudra. See what can be done with just a little water and restraint (no need to prune and shape every green thing in the world). Nice one.

Azadirachta indica (Neem) as street trees in Al Karama. A rare example of this size street tree in old Dubai. Every street like like this please!

Tucked away in a “back-of-house” service yard behind restaurants and shops is this lovingly curated and cared for garden. Low cost. Lots of love. We like it.

A beautiful dense grove of Phoenix dactylifera - breaking the “rules” for minimum palms spacings.

You know life is good when you think you’re running out of coffee and the office manager has already ordered a dozen refills. Give that a system’s working hashtag.

Best Pruning Practices. An excellent and concise guide for the correct pruning of trees. Now, how to get this good guidance to manifest as action and transform the state of trees in the GCC?

I’m having a meeting now in a building overlooking the #foundersmemorial #verdausbuiltproject it’s nice to see the completed project from this angle. The last time I was standing in this spot, we were just starting the concept design and I was wearing a hard hat as the building I’m currently inside was under construction - now the beautiful new ADNOC HQ.

It’s plant identification time again. This one is near Port Rashid. Glossy green leaf despite the extreme heat. Smooth grey bark. Extremely thorny.

Trying to capture everything about landscape architecture and gardening particular to the Gulf. Everything...the good, the bad, and the ugly. And then there are things like this.

Halophytes doing their own thing within the verge. No maintenance landscape - look no further.

Everything and more a landscape architect needs to design can fit in one draw.

Not the right sort of tree for street planting, or the best tree planting detail - even so, this streetscape in an old part of town beats many of the new and fancy streets hands down. Why? Trees and shade = better walkability.

Not poster boys for sure (except for the other two gentlemen) but as we all wore the uniform today we thought it worthwhile to get a shot. Civil engineers and landscape architects are best friends. :)

It starts like this usually. The site for one of our new projects.

Here is part of a shade structure canopy modeled with the #Grasshopper plugin for #Rhino3D. We have newly adopted these tools and can already generate forms using parametric modelling techniques. This screenshot shows the accuracy and fluidity of the curved forms for a mesh constructed from composite.

Prosopis cineraria, or Ghaf (in Arabic) is flowering. This is the national tree of the UAE and Ghaf trees are protected by law. The Ghaf grows the largest out of any tree in the UAE, that I know of. It’s a true survivor, drawing on moisture deep in the soil with long tap roots. Roots closer to the surface allow the tree to take advantage of infrequent rainfalls. The foliage is so delicate and moves with the breeze like flowing water.

Sometimes it’s the really simple schemes that have the most demanding detailing. King is working after hours to nail this one for Expo 2020. A few miles of yellowtrace put to good use and it looks like he’s over the line. Looking forward to seeing this built (it will be soon).

Just arrived. “Overgrown” is a provocative call to action that calls for ground shattering change to the field of landscape architectural practice. The main message - by getting their hands dirty in the gardens they design, landscape architects will connect with the one medium unique to our built environment discipline - growth and time. To all LAs and designers out there driven mad with bad maintenance practices wrecking your “projects”, don’t get mad, don’t get even, get gardening!

The climbing structure set in a forest clearing in the hilltop at the centre of the park. #verdausbuiltproject

This short series of posts are in gratitude to the wild spirit of Lailak Street Park that until recently reigned supreme - as it was intended. Not long ago we received reports that areas of flowing grasses were replaced with box hedges. We look forward now to the rewilding which we know will come at some stage. You can’t hold a good park down for long :) This photo shows one of the “hidden” paths, waiting to be discovered by young and intrepid explorers.

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