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EDITOR’S NOTE In this issue, Dubai-based NGS architects share their experience of remodeling a beautiful family home in Golf Grove villa, located in the exclusive Dubai Hills Estate enclave. Page 6 On page 14 Arborist, Mark Laurence explains how landscapers can generate healthy soils and promote regrowth by adopting the practice of Coppicing — a form of landscape management that simply put, utilises woody trees (wood chips) and shrubs to form a mulch that covers the soil.

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We review a residential project in one of the busiest and most densely populated urban cities in the world; Life Ladprao: The Valley is located in Bangkok’s CBD district and its designers have used Biophilic design principles to create the project’s main landscape concept—a natural valley that promises an adventurous experience. See more on page24

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From one bustling metropolis to another, we feature The Spiral building in Manhattan, New York. Self-named as the world’s best tall building, in part due to the fact a landscape of The Spiral’s size has never been installed at or above 300 feet elevation in New York City before. With approximately 13,000 square feet of outdoor space, the building has cascading landscaped terraces and hanging gardens that climb the tower in a spiraling motion to create a unique, continuous green ribbon that wraps around its façade, suppling each office floor with readily accessible terrace space.

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CONTENTS November 2023 - Issue 197

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Remodeling a Family Villa in Dubai Hills

Snøhetta reveals design for new 10 innovation hub and Bangkok’s largest elevated garden

14 Welcome to the New Urban Jungle 20 Livience 24 Life Ladprao the Valley 30 Reconnecting with Nature 32 From the high line to the skyline 36 Edge of a Lake Tianjin’s Sino-Singapore Friendship

40 Park offers unique new place to celebrate nature

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Climate Change and Ecological Urbanism:

Gensler Convenes Industry Experts Ahead of COP28 Gensler, the world’s largest design firm and an active advocate of sustainable practices within the built environment, brought together industry leaders to discuss ecological urbanism in the runup to COP28. The event elevated the discussion of cities, climate change and landscape-led approaches to resilience, as part of a series of talks which encourage collaboration and climate action in the construction industry.

The featured high-level speakers from Buro Happold, Martha Schwartz Partners, OBMI and Studiolibani, highlighted the urgent need to take accountability for the decarbonisation of the built environment, take advantage of nature-based solutions and green infrastructure, focus on environment regeneration, learn from the past, and build for the future.

Each speaker gave an in-depth presentation on the progress that has been made following the landmark Paris Agreement, key issues that continue to impact the built environment, and potential solutions to boost decarbonisation efforts in support of the MENA region’s Net Zero goals and sustainability mandates.

“Climate change, ecological urbanism, and inclusivity are crucial topics given where the world is on its Net Zero journey today, and what we are all trying to achieve in the near future. It’s vital to have as many of these discussions as possible in the lead-up to and as a result of COP28, with meaningful action taken following the event’s conclusion. There’s an urgency to drive positive change in our industry and our speakers demonstrated that there are a number of powerful nature-based solutions, as well as a need to innovate and actively drive sustainable outcomes,” explained Steven Velegrinis, Design Director at Gensler Middle East.

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Dr. Rob Cooke, Director at Buro Happold explained why reframing the challenge of climate change is crucial.

“There is a difference between needs and wants, and we really need everyone to buy into sustainability,” he said. “We also need to reframe the economics of thinking and planning. Countries in the MENA region have vision mandates and goals and those should focus on ecosystems, worthwhile jobs, supporting and valuing nature and how development can positively support humanity and society.”

Martha Schwarz, MSP and Research Professor in the Practice of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design shared invaluable insights into Climate Change Reversal projects. She believes that decarbonisation is critical to achieving a sustainable future for all, with a focus on capturing existing CO2. “Along with our annual emissions, we will still need to take down the 2.4 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Direct air capture (DAC) is a geoengineering idea that is being explored as a way to extract CO2 directly from the atmosphere and will be needed at a multi-billion tonne scale by mid-century, along with deep emission reductions. Currently, there are only 18 DAC facilities worldwide and they capture less than 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The United States is developing one of the world’s biggest facilities, which will be able to capture 1 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. The world will need to build about 30 DAC plants of a similar scale to have a positive impact, and the Middle East could contribute significantly here by investing in such facilities,” remarked Schwartz.

In addition to manmade infrastructure undertakings such as DACs, Dima Rachid, Founding Partner, at Studiolibani discussed the importance of ecological infrastructure and nature-based solutions: “- it’s important to re-think landscape as infrastructure in response to the contemporary challenges that we’re facing today. We need to focus more on this as we’ve seen examples of it used to create a positive effect in the past. In Lebanon, for example, the Beirut Pine Forest was first planted to protect the city from sandstorms. This is what we mean when we say ecological infrastructure, but it was never framed like that in the past.

Starting today, we need to look at how we can embrace and shape ecological infrastructure to support our efforts to achieve and maintain a sustainable future in response to a rapidly changing physical landscape,” explained Rachid.

In a similar vein, Islam Mashtooly, Design Director at OBMI advocated for designs that are functional, have a purpose, and suit the environment: “It’s important to link architecture, context, purpose, nature, and sustainability into a cohesive piece of design. Today there are many examples of ‘easy architecture’ that look great and are recognised as iconic by the industry and clients but, in reality, they have limited purpose, natural usage or sustainable elements. We must find ways to move away from this sort of approach, and design with purpose to not only protect and support the environment but create something that is functional and with an actual purpose for humanity,” he concluded.

The event took place at Gensler’s Dubai office and was live-streamed to a global audience in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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NGS ARCHITECTS TRANSFORM THIS GOLF GROVE VILLA INTO A HOMESTYLE RESORT

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The word ‘’expect’’ signifies a double meaning in this project. The couple initially had high expectations of NGS for the remodeling of both the landscape and interiors, additionally the lovely couple were also expecting a newborn baby!

This is a family who have recently purchased a Golf Grove Villa, Dubai Hills Estate; after already having lived in the Dubai Hills Community for several years. They decided that this community is home and were eager to start their family life in this bespoke part of Dubai.

The garden space was initially small and constricted by unnecessary steps, wasted space and landings which didn’t allow for much room for variation. The brief consisted of opening up the entrance in order to transform it to a usable

area, break up the side space to the villa into a dining/BBQ with pergola, storage room, bench seating with storage, and have the rear of the villa as a green area, and finish it off with a raised platform pergola area. The whole perimeter to the garden would be dressed with our signature planter box that encompasses a desert planting theme and lighting display that accentuates all of the spaces.

NGS played with levels, allowing for a seamless transition between elements of the garden cleverly splitting sections and being

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mindful of positioning functional areas with the home. The entrance showcases six high standing pots, three on each side defining a grand entrance moment with floor up lighters and black pebbles.

This leads to wide steps strategically designed to wrap around manhole covers dressed with small planting pots. Grey tiles form steps with a higher landing in wood finish celebrating the entrance to the villa. The walls are dressed with tiles that surround the main focal point; a stunning Olive tree that takes center stage.

Passing through the gates to the garden you are met with the dining/ BBQ area. In parallel NGS re-designed and built the kitchen, closed

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off the side exit door to the garden to allow for more counter space and inserted a window to create a connection to efficiently serve from the kitchen to the BBQ/dining area. The BBQ/dining area is shaded with a unique pergola, structurally strong yet the design allows it to be delicate on the eye not overpowering the space.

As we flow to the back of the garden, we introduced two steps spaced apart to cater for the storage and seating area. We cut back the steps from the living dining at the back of the villa to add more room to the grass/play area and extended the rear patio area to create a seating area for the family to enjoy the sunset

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and what the garden beholds. For extra privacy we raised the perimeter garden fence with a matching design/color of the villa. The overall color scheme was a combination of dark and light shades of greys with a contrast of oak wood, both in natural and aluminum form. The garden seamlessly transitions from day to night with mellow lighting features that make it the perfect all-day entertaining hub for this new family.

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Snøhetta and MQDC are releasing the design for Cloud 11 in Bangkok, a large-scale mixed-use development aiming to set a new standard for sustainable, urban neighborhoods. The design takes on the pressing need for green public spaces in upcoming South Sukhumvit district in Bangkok. Snøhetta, in collaboration with A49 Architects, have designed their most extensive project in Asia to date for MQDC, one of Thailand’s leading property developers. The project is a 250.000 m2 mixed-use building in the upcoming CyberTech district of South Sukhumvit in Bangkok. The Sukhumvit district is one of Bangkok’s centers and a central hub for street life. The area is easily accessible through public transport and offers amenities to cater to the needs and lifestyle of Bangkok residents. The Cloud 11 project will re-invent a part of Sukhumvit into a hub for innovation and tech companies in the city and provide the area with a large, green public space and spaces for artists, makers, and tech entrepreneurs. The scale of the project means that it becomes more than just a building, aiming to become a landmark – heralding the future of Thailand’s renowned capital.

Accessible public space Bangkok is known for its buzzing street life and historical and cultural landmarks; however, it also needs green spaces.

Bangkok has one of the lowest amounts of public green space per capita in Asia, at under 7sqm per resident, compared to an average of 39sqm per resident across 22 major Asian cities.

Responding to local initiatives for sustainability and livability, like Green Bangkok 2030 and Enter Bangkok2050, the project provides a space that will benefit the community, giving the public a 24-hour access to green spaces, cultural institutions, and modern amenities.

“We have had the opportunity to not only create a building, but a new neighborhood in the center of Bangkok. An urban artifact providing a thriving place for culture and creation and green public spaces that will improve the quality of life for people living in the South Sukhumvit area. With an increasing number of people moving into urban areas, it is crucial to develop communities fit to accommodate the needs of the future cities in a sustainable way, both socially and environmentally”, says Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Founding Partner of Snøhetta.

An urban green lung and Thailand’s biggest lawn The project includes elevated gardens with a big central lawn, which will become the largest of its kind in Thailand, and a series of pocket parks, offering a space for diverse activities in the neighborhood. As a resilient hub for the community, Cloud11 acts as an urban lung and provides a calming space available to everyone. It responds to the existing environmental challenges and is designed to cope with ecological challenges that are becoming pressing issues in big cities like Bangkok, such as air pollution and the lack of green space.

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I MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT The courtyard is the community heart of the project, and Snøhetta has paid particular attention to the design and layout strategy of the planting to enhance the effect of the urban garden without compromising the open space. By emphasizing multiple large openings through the structures, the space opens, and air will naturally flow through the vegetation and help to better the air quality within the open spaces.

The water of an adjacent canal will be treated with a deep shaft cleaning system and showcased as an educational initiative towards the public to promote more sustainable solutions. The Cloud 11 landscape will serve as a nourishing ground for various local species and wildlife. Small areas of soil and vegetation that differ from the surroundings, known as patches, are strategically spread along different locations throughout the site to create a continuous ecological corridor to attract other species and enhance the site’s biodiversity.

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A new urban life environment The Cloud 11 project aims to create a new lifestyle environment within the site and its surroundings. Designed to cater to people’s daily needs and requirements, there will be several restaurants operating from a centralized kitchen, a gym, a wide selection of retail stores and two hotels. The project also includes a variety of cultural offerings such as a library, educational venues, and creative workspaces fit for the modern, hybrid way of working from home or outside the office. The location also makes the Cloud 11 easy for visitors and commuters to access through public transportation, with the BTS skytrain station just across the street.

“I am confident that Cloud 11 will set a new standard for a project that responds effectively to the needs of innovators, local communities, and future generations to come. Guided

by MQDC vision of ‘For all well-being,’ we also ensure that

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Cloud 11’s design meets the requirements of the future generations by enhancing Southeast Asia’s innovation ecosystem and creating more jobs for the nation and raise the quality of life for the local communities. With the mission of ‘Empowering Creators’, Cloud 11 will integrate state-of the-art technologies in content production with the Thailand’s creative talents and cultural assets, says Mr. Onza Janyaprasert, Project Director of Cloud 11.

towers and the other public areas of the project. A centralized kitchen solution aims to reduce food waste, enhance a more efficient use of resources and ingredients, and streamline production. Furthermore, a centralized distribution hub will manage deliveries and all loading infrastructure.

Construction has already started, and the project is expected to complete towards the end of 2024.

Interconnected services Through Cloud 11, Snøhetta and MQDC are also introducing a completely new circulation network across different scales from village-like alleys to streets, plazas, escalators, and stairs.

All the programs are interconnected to construct an efficient, diverse, and logical system beneficial to all its users.

With the intention to preserve the best flexibility and adaptability of the building in the future, the project will have a centralized logistic system. Starting from the automated warehouse and the central kitchen, food, and non-food produce will travel throughout the retail floors on an omnichannel system, with the possibility to reach the office

PROJECT FACTS Official project name: Cloud 11 Timeline: 2020 – 2024 Client: MQDC (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited) Location: Bangkok, Thailand Size: 254.000 m2 Status: Under construction Disciplines: Architecture, landscape Typologies: Mixed use, commercial, retail, cultural, educational, hospitality, wellness and recreation, public space Collaborators: A49 Architects, SHMA Landscape Architects

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WELCOME TO THE NEW URBAN JUNGLE By: Mark Laurence MSGD, MCIHort, ISA Certified Arborist With the ever-increasing concerns over climate change, a new design approach to urban landscaping is needed to meet the challenge.

Increasing the volumes of biomass, and so shade, is how we can achieve this, but what will it look like? We need to create urban forests on our streets and a traditional form of management can be adapted to form these new urban treescapes, called coppicing.

Coppice is not a term much used in the Middle East, being a practice of woodland management from more temperate regions.

What does this mean and why might it be relevant to modern urban landscape design and management?

According to Wikipedia: Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management which exploits the capacity of many species of trees to put out new shoots from their stump or roots if cut down. In a coppiced wood, which is called a copse, young tree stems are repeatedly cut down to near ground level, resulting in a stool.

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In my last article (September issue) I spoke about the need to create micro-ecosystems in our planting design, not just ornamental arrangements, which will never create sufficient microclimate cooling or phytobiome generation.

Coppicing, as a form of landscape management, is one way in which we can achieve this using woody trees and shrubs and cutting them to form a stool, on a regular cycle to promote regrowth. It is an easy maintenance procedure, provided the context and reasoning is understood. It should be done selectively, rather than an all at once basis, so the treescape is never removed entirely.

We can generate healthy soils this way, using the arisings from the coppice to make woodchips, which are returned straight onto the soil as mulch. We can also make biochar, which when activated and mixed into the soil makes for long-term carbon and water storage, along with missing micropore space (as sandy soil particles only provide macropores) which form the required structure for nutrient capture (cation exchange), bacteria and fungi.

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Ghaf showing regrowth after being topped

Many species from around the world have been introduced as part of agroforestry systems. Some have become what’s often considered invasive, which is really a matter of (mis)understanding a pioneer species taking advantage of new, usually disturbed and degraded available ground. Two trees which are notorious in this regard are Prosopis juliflora and Leucaena leucocephala, yet they are both useful and beautiful, providing fodder, nitrogen fixation, are good for wildlife and require little or no irrigation. I would suggest that coppicing is the ideal management methodology for such species.

A well behaved pollarded Prosopis juliflora

That’s all very well for farms and forestry, but how does this relate to our urban landscapes, where the demands are very different, and beauty is the traditional main aim? It turns out that a surprising number of ornamental trees and shrubs can be managed in this way.

Basically, anything which produces a strong epicormic regrowth response will coppice, though some are more suited than others over the long-term. It is useful to divide the list of useable trees into nitrogen fixing and nonnitrogen fixing; this is to ensure we mix the plants together in our planting designs so all benefit from naturally available Nitrogen.

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Pruned Vitax, showing coppice potential

Some Nitrogen fixers: Acacia saligna Albizia lebbeck Leucaena leucocephala Pithocellobium dulce Prosopis cineraria Prosopis juliflora Senegalia (Acacia) senegal Sesbania sesban Vachellia (Acacia) nilotica Vachellia (Acacia) tortilis Some non-Nitrogen fixers: Azadirachta indica Conocarpus lancifolius Eucalyptus camaldulensis Ficus benghalensis Millingtonia hortensis Moringa oleifera Tamarix aphylla Tecoma stans Vitex agnus-castus Ziziphus spina-christi

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Basal regrowth of Vechellia farnesiana

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A previously lopped Sidr has regrown as a pollard

There will be many more suitable plants than this short list, including smaller shrubs, most will need a bit of trial-and-error experimentation to gauge response and coppice intervals.

One of the problems with some of these species are the thorns they produce, which can be especially large on epicormic regrowth. In some urban planting this may be a problem and positioning of these species is something to consider. In this respect, some Australian Acacia are thornless and might be used to replace more regional ones (Vachellia and Senegalia).

The design aims of this are multiple; we have all the usual requirements to produce planting of high amenity value, plus we are layering in ecological factors such as soil ecology and environmental health (think evapotranspiration and heat mitigation) via the production of biomass. We design around the principles of layering our plants (horizontally) plus management aims for the vertical extension (height) of the planting. Palms can be scattered through as a permanent overstory.

Extra-large thorns on epicormic shoots, Vachellia nilotica

Basal growth on Tamarix aphylla

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Neem tree, growing on a brownfield site

One of the positives of this system is that we don’t worry about ‘ultimate heights’ of species as this is controlled by the coppicing cycle, trees never get too large for the space that holds them. From a maintenance point of view, the skill set needed is not far from what is currently available; we don’t need trained arborists to climb trees, we just need skilled ground workers who know how, when and why they coppice the plants. A little training would turn most maintenance teams into competent urban foresters.

In urban streets, ribbon planting design can produce high biomass/m² in a minimum of two-metre-wide borders, running along pavements of sufficient width. Continuous soil volume is important in achieving good soil microbial activity – individual tree pits should have subterranean connection of soil medium, and preferably just be removed and incorporated into open ribbon design. I am

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Eucalyptus, with basal growth showing coppice potential

a strong believer that building soil ecology works with the existing soil, no matter what the conditions. This can be healthier long-term than importing sweet soil, provided this factor is considered in the planting design and species selection, salinity is a big factor to consider.

To build soil ecology, the arisings from coppicing are turned into ramial chipped wood (RCW - shredded branches of less than 7cm diameter) which are then mulched straight back onto the planting areas, feeding the soil ecosystem. These landscape systems can be self-supporting, with no external inputs (a lot of mulch currently used is imported).

No fertilizer is required either, that the job of the soil bacteria and fungi; we feed the soil microbes with RCW and they feed the plants. In this maintenance regime, hedge trimmers are not required! The misuse of these machines has ruined too many landscapes, destroying plant individuality and form.

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Let’s be clear of the advantages to adopting this design AND maintenance approach to our landscapes: • High amenity look and value, multiple species/space occupancy/biomass/shade.

• Ramial Chipped Wood creates an enlivened soil micro-biology, supporting plant health and resilience.

• Opening up the canopy of planting with selective coppicing changes light levels and invigorates new growth, plant and insect populations. Change brings life.

• Better soil micro-pore structure requires less irrigation.

• High growth response rates, good for sequestration and evapotranspiration.

• Easy maintenance regime (different but no harder, no butchered trees).

• Little or no need for external inputs into site.

Climate resilience with correct plant selection.

Reduction of Urban Heat Island effect – cooler streets and pavements.

• SUDS (sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) can be designed into the planting to absorb rainwater (which tends to be all or nothing).

This approach needs trialling on a commercial scale (also for private gardens) and would be an easy adaptation in some areas, especially some parks like Al Ittihad on the Palm, Dubai. There are caveats, of course, some species will respond well if coppiced young, but not tolerate this if started when more mature as they may no longer have the vigour or the latent adventitious buds to respond well.

Nonetheless, the advantages are many and this should be tried.

For new landscapes, we plant young trees, no more than 3-5cm diameter. They will establish and grow much faster than larger trees and be ready to coppice sooner. If this became established, nurseries could produce coppiced trees ready for planting which would give the often-required instant impact. We also can avoid all the bad tree staking that is so often seen!

With climate and carbon sequestration as the major challenges, it’s time to seriously upgrade and intensify our urban landscapes – the rewards will give new meaning to the urban jungle!

Millingtonia has a dense suckering habit, ideal for coppice

Mark Laurence Bio Mark Laurence is a consulting arborist (ISA certified), horticulturalist (MCIHort) and landscape designer (MSGD), with over forty years’ experience. He has a special interest and love of working with trees and adaptive landscapes in the Middle-East, principally in the United Arab Emirates.

Since 2010, work has included surveys on trees being lifted for replanting for the redevelopment of a park in Abu Dhabi, surveys and training of staff in the grounds of a number of royal palaces in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and tree consultation on historic and commercial sites.

The current focus is on integrating climate mitigating, functional ecosystems into urban planting to deliver ecosystem services and produce-giving, low water input planting systems. www.treecareUAE.com www.marklaurence.com

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This modern Indian home in Jaipur is a treat to the senses Design Square Architects In the modern world, architecture often seeks to conquer nature with a design that harmonizes with the environment.

Nestled in the affluent neighborhood of Jaipur, stands a modern Indian dwelling where the boundaries between the built and the natural are dissolved into a breathtaking spectacle of beauty and serenity. Designed by the team of Design Square Architects, Livience is a testament to the profound connection between architecture and nature.

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Spanning across an area of 6,500 sq.ft, the residence beautifully combines contemporary minimalism with refined elegance while harnessing the expressive potential of art and textures to evoke pure delight. A sense of minimalism begins with the meticulously crafted facade that emphasizes aesthetic quality and luxury. The facade is an interplay of light and form that uses materials to convey a story while encapsulating innovation and tradition in a single design.

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The exterior design pays homage to the interplay of textures, utilizing materials such as travertine to adorn the residence.

The strategic incorporation of glass in the windows and balconies not only introduces a sense of transparency but also establishes a profound connection with the natural surroundings. An intriguing contrast is introduced by the team through the addition of MS pergolas, which extend over the cantilevered sections, housing a space for lush greens while casting captivating shadows and serving as a dynamic canvas that evolves gracefully with the passing of time.

Livience’s landscape is an ode to the natural beauty that envelopes it. The design philosophy extends seamlessly into the surroundings, blurring the distinctions between the manicured and the wild. The landscape team embraces the flora and crafts a sanctuary that seems untouched by the humans. The entrance of the house consists of a plantationstyle pathway bordered by lush greenery that features layers of dense shrubs and delicate flowers which when illuminated by warm lights elevates the overall design to new heights.

As one steps inside, they are welcomed by a small water feature and a raised garden area. The garden is a fusion of textures and colours with vibrant plants, fragrant flowers, and small palm trees that coexist in perfect harmony. A tapestry of selective ferns and succulents is incorporated into the landscape as they add a touch of exotism and interest to the space. As the seasons change, the landscape transforms, revealing new facets of its beauty with each passing day.

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A soothing ambience is curated by a cascading water feature that enhances the overall aesthetics. The cascading water creates a small pond that reflects the facade while acting as the space’s focal point. A pathway over the pond surrounded by ferns and flowering plants connects one to the patio curating a visually appealing space. The landscape is complemented by a patio with a couch for the occupants to connect with nature while having their evening talks.

Moreover, the balconies of the residence also bring a sense of nature indoors through potted plants, contributing to a tranquil atmosphere.

As the sun dips below the horizon, artificial lighting pierces into the landscape area. It transforms into enchanting domains of wonder, inviting one to witness a captivating dance between shadow and brilliance. The addition of wall scones, footlights, and bollards corresponds to the strokes of a master artist’s brush that reveal hidden facets, create drama, and evoke emotions while offering a new look to the design.

Livience is more than just a residence, as its exteriors and integrated landscapes create a symphony of design and nature that captivates the soul. This modern dwelling is a retreat where one can find solace, inspiration, and a deep connection with the natural world, making it a true masterpiece of harmonious living.

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Fact File: Design Team: Ar. Amit Goswamy, Ar. Ruby Goswamy Landscape: Satatv (Harsh Mittal, Anika Mittal) Structural Consultant: Spectrum (Kapil Sarawagi) Location: Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur Area (Sq.ft): 6500 Sq.ft Completion date: October 2022 Initiation date: January 2020 Budget: Confidential Photo courtesy: Captura India - Ayush Ostwal

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Where Nature and Urban Living Unite By: Redland-scape In the heart of Ladprao, amidst the towering concrete jungle of North-East Bangkok’s new CBD district, a remarkable transformation is underway. Picture a place where the urban hustle and the tranquility of nature seamlessly coexist—a sanctuary where city life harmonizes with the soothing whispers of a lush forest. This is the enchanting realm of “Life Ladprao: The Valley” an award-winning residential project that defies space constraints, redefining urban living with a touch of natural splendor.

Project’s Vision Life Ladprao finds itself in Ladprao, the emerging epicenter of North-East Bangkok’s CBD. While it offers the convenience of urban living, Ladprao is notorious for its density and traffic congestion. One of the project›s unique advantages is its proximity to expansive public parks, but even these green

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havens are insufficient. The district’s green space ratio stands at a mere 5.47 square meters per person, well below the UNrecommended rate of 9 square meters per person.

Faced with the challenge of irregular property shapes and limited horizontal development space, Life Ladprao sought an innovative solution to reignite the human-nature bond. The answer: the groundbreaking “Biophilic” concept.

Championing Human-Nature Connection The landscape architect team at Life Ladprao recognizes the profound positive impact of human-nature interaction, particularly for urban dwellers with limited access to natural environments. Intensive research was the cornerstone of their journey to not only foster this connection but also infuse sustainability into modern urban design using the Biophilic theory.

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Biophilic Design Principles The project’s Biophilic design principles are not abstract ideas but the foundation upon which Life Ladprao stands. These principles seamlessly merge nature with urban living, offering an adventurous and enriching experience: Ultimate Green Spaces: Ample green spaces and diverse outdoor activities promote residents’ well-being.

Direct and Indirect Nature Engagement: Residents can connect with nature both directly and indirectly, erasing the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Natural Connection: The design seamlessly links interior, exterior, and landscape spaces, offering a harmonious blend of natural and built environments.

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Natural Inspiration: Nature›s forms and colors inspire the design, giving each space a unique character.

Sustainability: Sustainability is prioritized to minimize the project›s environmental impact.

Embracing the Urban Challenge Life Ladprao thrives in a densely populated urban setting, encouraging exploration both horizontally and vertically.

This unique asset gave birth to the project›s main landscape concept—a natural valley that promises an adventurous experience.

To bring the Biophilic and landscape concept to life, the building layout was carefully designed to maximize vertical green spaces. Each floor draws inspiration from nature and incorporates dominant natural elements to craft unique adventurous landscapes. This design not only mitigates sun heat but also ensures that public green spaces remain accessible throughout the day. These green spaces also act as buffers, combating air and noise pollution from the surrounding environment.

The innovative Green Infusion Method (G.I.M.) splits building masses and interweaves green spaces into the architecture. This transforms landscape spaces and circulation areas into highlights that seamlessly merge adventurous experiences with activity zones, all achieved through remarkable team collaboration.

Inspired by Nature’s Dynamics The design gestures at Life Ladprao take inspiration from nature’s dynamic movements. Natural colors, forms, and textures breathe life into every space. Native and roof-effective plant materials with unique appearances were thoughtfully selected to replicate the feeling of natural landscapes.

Upon arrival, the design team uses water and plants to create a sense of arrival to the serene valley. A pocket garden at the Valley Passage welcomes residents with a sensory experience akin to an urban forest, preserving existing Banyan trees. The Forest Garden in the lobby, with its natural curves and diverse plant materials, offers a comforting welcome, complete with water fountains. The eye-catching, vibrant facade serves as a beacon, marking the entry to this adventurous valley.

A Journey into Nature Passing through the lobby, residents first arrive at Avalon Paradise, where dynamic terrain promotes seamless natural connections. To enhance the Biophilic and adventurous experience, the landscape team ingeniously transforms the standard flat podium structure by employing the Green Infusion

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Method. This splits spaces into three levels and interlaces them with green areas. The sense of adventure is crafted through a journey reminiscent of a tropical forest, where surprises await around each corner.

At ground level, the tropical rainforest layers plants and offers shaded canopies. Residents can ascend the green roof to find serene resting spots enveloped by lush grasslands. These green roofs not only increase green areas but also collect rainwater, reduce urban heat, and minimize glare. Beneath the roof, cave pavilions connect to the Tropical Spring pool—a space that provides a sense of prospect and refuge, allowing observation without being seen.

An Oasis at the Peak On the top floor, the Biophilic and landscape concepts converge.

The Green Infusion Method transforms a simple flat L-shape space, splitting the architecture into three zones that maximize green spaces and connect them with adventurous landscapes.

Starting at the elevator foyer, residents venture through Crystal Alley—a natural light tunnel beneath the swimming pool. This space channels southern wind ventilation, enhancing the sense of adventure. The journey culminates at the hidden Aqua valley, where the natural intimate experience is reflected in the landscape elements. Here, an infinity-edge pool, Aqua fitness area, Cave pavilion, and Indoor fitness space are seamlessly connected.

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At the peak of the hill, Grand Valley Bay awaits, offering an infinity-edged lap pool with an intimate connection to nature, basking in natural sunlight, refreshing air, and a 360-degree panoramic view of the district parks.

Skywalk Circuit: Active and Social Spaces The Skywalk Circuit introduces active and social spaces. It carves out interior spaces and interpenetrates green areas to connect spaces. The characteristics of a hilltop landscape are incorporated, introducing bright natural colors and textures.

The skywalk staircase allows residents to walk amidst the tree canopies, leading to a multi-purpose plaza atop the outdoor fitness area. The highlight activities include a professional rock climbing wall and extreme sports exercises.

Pioneering Urban Living’s Future Life Ladprao - The Valley is not merely a residential project; it’s a visionary glimpse into the future of urban living. With its Biophilic design principles, it redefines the relationship between humanity and nature. It stands as a beacon of sustainable urban living, where the natural world and modern architecture unite in perfect harmony.

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Project Information & Credit Project Name: Life Ladprao the Valley Location: Bangkok, Thailand Landscape Area: 2,980.45 sq.m.

Landscape Architect: Redland-scape.Ltd. Project Leader: Miss Nipaporn Vibulchak (Executive Director) Project Team: Mr.Pasongjit Kaewdang (Managing Director) Mr. Noraset Siriaphornthum, Mr.Fatif Paramal, Miss Satida Sarasalin Project Owner: AP (THAILAND) Public Company Limited Architect: Openbox Architects co.,ltd Real Estate Planning Consultants CO.,LTD Year of Completion: 2021 Photographer: Mr.Rungkit Charoenwat by Redland-scape.Ltd

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RECONNECTING WITH NATURE The Therapeutic Benefits of Sustainable Landscapes By: Hasib Ahmed In this fast-paced digital world, we have lost touch with the natural environment that once sustained and nurtured our species. Urbanization, technology, and the demands of contemporary life have often relegated nature to the background. However, a growing body of research and a collective yearning to return to our roots suggest that reconnecting with nature can offer profound therapeutic benefits for our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This article explores the multifaceted advantages of sustainable landscapes in promoting healing, relaxation, and personal growth.

Fortunately, the idea that reconnecting with nature can have a healing and therapeutic effect is not new. It draws from ancient practices such as forest bathing in Japan, where individuals immerse themselves in the forest to rejuvenate their spirits. However, the burgeoning field of ecotherapy and a wealth of scientific evidence provides the foundation for a renewed connection between humans and the natural world.

Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy or green therapy, encompasses a range of therapeutic practices that involve outdoor and nature-based activities. Sustainable landscapes play a central role in this approach. These landscapes are designed and maintained to be ecologically responsible, contributing positively to their surroundings and fostering an environment where individuals can benefit from the healing power of nature.

One of the most well-documented benefits of spending time in sustainable landscapes is reducing stress and anxiety.

The natural world has an inherent ability to soothe our frayed nerves and calm our racing minds. Studies have shown that being in green spaces can lower cortisol levels, reduce heart rate, and induce relaxation. This isn’t limited to forests; urban green spaces, community gardens, and houseplants can offer similar benefits. Sustainable landscapes in urban areas provide residents with accessible pockets of nature, helping mitigate the stresses of city living.

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Beyond stress reduction, nature also boosts cognitive function and mental clarity. Spending time in green environments has been linked to improved memory, attention span, and creativity. The character can act as a mental reset button, helping individuals escape the constant distractions of modern life. This increased mental clarity is essential for those living in densely populated urban areas, where the mental demands can be overwhelming.

Sustainable landscapes also encourage physical activity.

Parks, hiking trails, and greenways provide inviting spaces for exercise. Being in nature can inspire people to move, whether hiking, cycling, or walking. The health benefits of physical activity are well-established, from weight management to cardiovascular health. Sustainable landscapes promote a healthier lifestyle by providing attractive and well-maintained outdoor spaces.

The emotional benefits of reconnecting with nature are equally important. Sustainable landscapes offer opportunities for individuals to connect with the world around them and foster a sense of belonging. For example, tending a garden or participating in community conservation projects can promote a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. It’s not just about being in nature; it’s about actively engaging with it.

Sustainable landscapes can also be instrumental in building and strengthening communities. Community gardens, for instance, provide fresh produce and create a shared space for residents to connect, share knowledge, and support one another. Parks and green spaces offer venues for community events, bringing people together for recreational and cultural activities. Such community interactions contribute to social cohesion and enhance the overall quality of life.

Sustainable landscapes have found a place in the healthcare sector as well. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities incorporate healing gardens and green spaces into their designs. These environments offer patients a more pleasant and calming setting and contribute to healing.

Studies have shown that patients with access to green spaces during recovery tend to have shorter hospital stays and require fewer pain medications.

In addition to individual well-being, sustainable landscapes are valuable tools for environmental education. They provide opportunities for people to learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, and the importance of conservation.

Educational programs within these spaces can inspire a sense of responsibility and encourage sustainable practices in everyday life.

Integrating sustainable landscapes into urban planning becomes increasingly crucial as we urbanize. Well-designed green spaces improve the quality of life for urban residents and contribute to ecological health and resilience. They help mitigate the urban heat island effect, enhance air quality, and provide habitat for local wildlife. By incorporating these spaces into urban infrastructure, cities can foster a healthier, more sustainable future.

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Dubbed the world’s Best Tall Building, The Spiral is located in Manhattan and represents a ‘green’ evolution for the concrete jungle

Named the world’s Best Tall Building in its category by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat at the organization’s annual conference, New York’s The Spiral visually extends the landscape of the nearby High Line Park up and around its exterior, allowing access to green outdoor terraces from each of the building’s 66 stories.

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Developed by Tishman Speyer and built by Turner, The Spiral in New York has officially opened its doors to major companies including Pfizer, Debevoise & Plimpton, Turner Construction and HSBC, among others. Located on West 34th Street between Hudson Boulevard and 10th Avenue, The Spiral neighbors the elevated High Line and Bella Abzug Park on Manhattan’s

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west side. The commercial high-rise, designed by BIG in collaboration with Adamson Associates and structural engineer WSP Cantor Seinuk, measures 66 stories and 2.8 million square feet, reaching a height of 1,031.5 feet. The Spiral is pursuing LEED Silver certification. The tower is BIG’s first completed supertall, and first completed commercial high-rise in New York.

From street level, the tower draws the eye upwards to the ribbon of greenery that extends the High Line beyond West 34th Street and into the Manhattan skyline. Reminiscent of a conservatory, the tower’s glass panel façade offers passersby a look into the building’s bright and spacious lobby, adorned with artwork by Dutch studio DRIFT and lush foliage, which can be accessed via entrances on both Hudson Boulevard and 10th Avenue.

As a gesture to the building’s surroundings, The Spiral’s lobby incorporates seven different metals to honor the area’s industrial history, with floor panels measured to the exact dimensions of the precast concrete planks spanning the High Line.

The Spiral slowly reduces in volume as it rises, following the zoning envelope of the site. Its stepping language resonates with the design aesthetics of classic Manhattan skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while its slender proportions and use of modern materials and detailing speak to the design features of contemporary high-rise architecture.

“Designed for the people who occupy it, The Spiral ensures that every floor of the tower opens up to the outdoors, creating hanging gardens and cascading atria that connect the open floor

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plates from the ground floor to the summit into a single uninterrupted workspace. The string of terraces wrapping around the building expands the daily life of the tenants to the outside air and light. As the trees and grasses, flowers and vines have taken root over the last two summers, The Spiral is slowly becoming an ascending ribbon of green wrapping around the entire silhouette of the tower - like a 1,000-foot-tall vine at the scale of the city’s skyline, “said Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director, BIG Cascading landscaped terraces and hanging gardens climb the tower in a spiraling motion to create a unique, continuous green ribbon that wraps around the façade of the building and supplies each office floor with readily accessible terrace space. With approximately 13,000 square feet of outdoor space, a landscape of The Spiral’s size has never been installed at or above 300 feet elevation in New York City. Most of the plant species on the ground cover are native to the American prairie, making them resistant to high winds and droughts.

As the building rises, a second layer of shrubs and taller bushes that blossom in winter are introduced, and finally, the landscape is crowned with single- and multi-stem trees that flower as early as February, along with vertical trellises with English and Boston ivy that keep their leaves through the winter. The plant palette differs on each side of the building depending on sun orientation and endurance against high-velocity winds.

The building’s water management system collects overflow rainwater to treat and redistribute throughout the tiered landscaping, allowing it to save millions of gallons of water annually. This not only promotes sustainable irrigation - it also further cements The Spiral as a green addition to the Manhattan skyline.

“The Spiral pioneers a new landscape typology by bringing gardens to a high rise. Its continuous cascade of greenery from one level to another provides office spaces with a new vertical dimension of social and biophilic connectivity. Designed to strengthen collaboration and wellbeing, each terrace hosts plantings specific to the varying daylight, winds and temperatures at every floor of the tower. These gardens will welcome neighboring birds, bees and butterflies to expand New York›s biodiversity to the city skyline,” explained, Giulia Frittoli, Partner, BIG. PROJECT FACTS Size: 2,800,000 sq ft Location: New York, United States Client: Tishman Speyer Photo credits: Laurian Ghinioiu Tommy Agriodimas

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While the wider surroundings of this hotel are ideal, the immediate vicinity was far from a landscapers dream By: TOA Landscape Architecture Hangzhou Uptown Indigo Hotel sits on the edge of West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou city, China. According to UNESCO, West Lake has influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries, paying homage to the cultural tradition of improving landscapes to create a series of vistas reflecting an idealised fusion between humans and nature.

The project was previously constructed as an office building but had to be transformed into a 5-star hotel to accommodate the huge numbers of tourists that visit the nearby lake and its surrounding hills. Although the site sits just 3km from West Lake, our team quickly realized that the immediate site conditions were not ideal for a luxury hotel environment; the site borders a noisy municipal driveway that the main landscape space looks over. Therefore the main challenge was to

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design a hospitable and isolated hotel environment for guests to escape from the bustling urban noise.

While the hotel main entrance was connected to a smaller municipal driveway that was lined with existing tall trees that provided a natural green balance, it was mostly occupied by a vehicle drop off zone with little planting areas left. As a result, special attention was paid to enclose the hotel entrance with green hedges and plant a focal Camphor tree to visually maximize the green effect. In addition, we designed small water falls with the traditional fish skin pattern to ensure a peaceful welcome for guests at the beginning of their hotel experience.

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An elongated outdoor space next to the all-day dining restaurant and its piloti was selected as a hotel garden despite the space overlooking a bustling driveway. Our first idea was to create dense woods to buffer the garden from the outside surroundings. To achieve this we placed a high retaining wall along the boundary to land up the sloping mound toward the building, the wall also helps to block the view and access from outside. Therefore, the inside guests are enveloped by lush woods and hidden away from the outside traffic.

We selected local trees such as Acer pictum, Quercus nuttalli and Nandina domestica to densely plant on this narrow sloping mound to recreate the scenic natural hill in Hangzhou. In late autumn, guests can enjoy the full autumn foliage that also represents the beautiful local mountain scenery.

The solid stone cascading water features are inserted into this mound as if the natural spring water is pouring out from the hill. The water flows slowly down to the pond and guests can relax and enjoy the pleasant sound of the water.

We also considered how the landscape would be seen from the interior, since it’s a small-scale boutique hotel the outside environment and interior space must have

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close relations. When guests walk inside the building, they can enjoy the framed scenery from the window as if it is a beautiful landscape painting.

Hangzhou city used to be the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty in the 12th and 13th Century. The overall hotel concept is to respect this essential local culture and the aesthetic of the Southern Song Dynasty, that represents the sense of delicate, elegant, simplicity and quiet.

This landscape design also coordinates with the above concept and avoided unnecessary decorations to create the exquisite simplicity of details as much as possible. For instance, azure color limestone was selected for landscape walls and planters. This pale color and smooth texture of the stone is quite similar to those of traditional ceramic artifacts such as pots and plate wares in the Southern Song Dynasty.

Location: Shangcheng district, Hangzhou city, China Landscape architect: TOA Landscape Architecture Design team: Okawa Yoshinari, Chen Rong, Li Yuanwei Design year: 2019-2020 Year Built: 2022 Photo credit : TOA Landscape Architecture

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By: Grant Associates

The bold vision for the Sino-Singapore Friendship Park in Tianjin Eco-City, China has been realised by international landscape architecture practice Grant Associates as the park, which celebrates the strong relationship that exists between Singapore and China, now welcomes visitors of all ages.

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Recognising the vital role that public parks play in allowing people to enjoy a rich variety of experiences in nature, Friendship Park’s design is built around spatial opposites - water and land, nature and city, sheltered and exposed - while a continuous landform maintains the overall design coherence.

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Inspired by the central creative theme of interlocking fingers between friends, the environmentally-focused landscape architects, known for award-winning work on Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, have created significant contrast and diversity on site, with the interlocking concept applied to both the park’s layout and in the finer detail. Throughout the site, interlocking hexagons have been used as a recurring pattern within the paving and on textured walls.

Grant Associates won the design competition to transform the then-barren park in 2016, and worked in close collaboration with Eco-City, TEDA and NParks on the implementation on site to realise the vision for the Sino-Singapore Friendship Park.

The design approach combines Singaporean’s appreciation of immersive nature with an understanding of the local Tianjin context. The result is a truly unique park that is versatile enough to support a wide range of weather extremes. Faced with the harsh challenges of freezing winters, exacerbated by

relentless northwest winds sweeping over the Gu Dao canal, the extreme environment rendered the site once inhospitable for both plants and people. However, the park’s ingenious landform and Secret Gardens now provide elegant yet simple solutions that offer shelter and protection for both flora and visitors.

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I PARK Besides being wind shelters, the Secret Gardens are enchanting attractions dotted around the site offering different planting themes and activities. One of these, the Wind Garden, is enclosed by a captivating kinetic wall, comprised of delicate hexagonal aluminium plates. The gracefully curving walls respond dynamically to the wind, with the plates oscillating alongside swaying ornamental grasses. The ever-shifting colour tone of the plates results from their interaction with the sunlight, with the intensity of the changes dependent on wind speeds.

Stefaan Lambrechts, Associate Director at Grant Associates, comments: “It was always our aim to design the SinoSingapore Friendship Park as an inviting park for all seasons and for the people of Tianjin. We sought to create a park that residents could enjoy and explore, would want to come back to time and again and that would be full of new discoveries each time. This is a park to spend time in with loved ones, to be immersed in nature, and to make long-lasting memories.

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Tackling the harsh climate was the main starting point for the design of Friendship Park.

Its design has been carefully crafted out of an understanding of the inhospitable nature of the original site and the aspiration for a new microclimate, more conducive for plants and people.

Friendship Park looks to now exemplify the vital role that public parks actively play in providing space for people to enjoy a rich variety of experiences with nature.

In Friendship Park, there is beauty to be found everywhere, in each corner of the site.

Our design approach centered around creating connections and allowing diversity to flourish; paths crisscross the site, while a skywalk on top of the landform offers great views over the park and the waterfront. There is plenty of contrast to be found in the park but also strong cohesion - achieved through the hexagonal interlocking patterns, the secret gardens, an intentionally zigzagging layout and continuously-changing perspectives. It all comes together to offer very distinct and memorable landscape experiences for all people to enjoy in any season.”

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