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For this year's World Landscape Architecture Month, Angus Palmer, Director in Benoy's EMEA Landscape team, reflects on the evolution of the landscape architecture profession and the leading role the sector is playing in sustainable design.
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April is World Landscape Architecture Month, an annual celebration championed by landscape architecture professional organisations and groups around the world. The month serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that the profession plays in shaping our built environment.
At its essence, landscape architecture is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities alike. It is now a profession that is as much analytical, scientific and technical as it is a form of art and organisation.
Landscape architecture continues to be an evolving profession – one that has matured way beyond the service-oriented provision of parks, plazas and gardens. It is now a very broad area of expertise, and one that sees practitioners working alongside an array of different professions to frame and design the spaces between buildings at varying scales and contexts.
Climate change has been one of the big drivers of the evolution of the profession. Landscape architects play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. They also play a crucial role in designing resilient and sustainable landscapes, and offering nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding, combat the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and foster biodiversity.
At Benoy, our team has had a period of significant growth, increasing to 45 people between the EMEA and APAC studios. Our work has also expanded to a variety of geographies, contexts and scales. With our growth has also come exciting new skills and diversity of design insights and approaches.
Globally we are a diverse and collaborative team, drawing on a range of skills and backgrounds and applying global expertise at a local level. Above all, we tailor designs to specific contextual conditions and cultural requirements, always aiming to deliver lasting social, economic and environmental value.
We are currently working across a range of exciting international projects covering the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Southern Europe. Please reach out if you’d like to know more, Angus.palmer@benoy.com
'At its essence, landscape architecture is about more than just aesthetics; it's about creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities alike. It is now a profession that is as much analytical, scientific and technical as it is a form of art and organisation.'