Wild Prospects

Kunal Maniar shares his approach to designing landscapes that are studied and sensitive, yet gloriously spirited

- Kunal Maniar

Step into one of Kunal Maniar’s gardens and you will be transported into a verdant oasis. With just over two decades of experience, the principal architect of landscape firm Kunal Maniar and Associates has garnered a reputation for creating inspirational outdoor spaces with a genuine respect for nature. Sustainability is one part of this; the other is letting nature dictate the design, a combination that has led to all sorts of greenscapes - from private residences and holiday homes to hotels and large landscape projects, that share a symbiotic relationship with their natural surroundings. Here, we hear from Kunal on how he got into the field, his creative approach and the joys that come from it.

What drew you to pursue landscape architecture and how did you build a practice of it?