Designing for arid climates — insights from Benoy sister landscape architecture business Uncommon Land

‘Ultimately, the job of landscaping is to activate the ​‘spaces in between’ and react to the nuances of site, climate, geography and architecture. Through these approaches, we can promote wellbeing by enabling people to enjoy outdoor environments. At the same time, we can create powerful narratives of place and bring arid landscapes to life.’

Middle East Consultant Magazine invited Simon Grimbley, Director of our sister landscape architecture business, Uncommon Land, to write a column about landscape design in challenging climates such as those found in the Middle East, read the full piece here (p44)