This month’s issue takes on a rather reflective note – we look at the changes and growth of the landscape design industry across various regions. SNC Lavalin’s Atkins Architect Salim Hussain talks about the evolution of design in Saudi Arabia on page 42, while Gover Garden Centre share their experience across the GCC and discuss the challenges of doing business in the región, as well as future projects.
We also look at how landscape design projects can improve people’s quality of life and impact society. Key examples include leading international architecture firm, H+A who designed a US$60 million proton beam therapy cancer treatment centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It’s the first in the region and was built to aid recovery of cancer patients. Over on page 20, WATG - one of the world's leading integrated design firms discuss how its latest urban landscape design at Zorlu in Istanbul encourages children to play and improve places where people live, work or visit.