Landscape Middle East - August 2023

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As it’s summer and projects tend to slow down for a few weeks, we took the opportunity to look back on how the industry has evolved over the years in the Middle East region. Yodezzen, takes us on a historical journey of landscape design, most notably throughout the Islamic era, highlighting gardens in Spain and Pakistan that exemplify the traditional Islamic design philosophy. Fast forward to today and Monica Valle from Supernature Labs, explores her journey to achieving truly sustainable architecture with an approach known as “Bioplanning”, a process she describes as when constructive technologies are developed to enhance the efficiency and ecological benefits of urban design. Experienced landscaper John Davies also looks back for a moment when he revisits his first ever landscape job at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester in the UK. Looking to the future, he shares his design perspective and plans to improve the state of the gardens currently. We also feature climate-conscious projects from MK Architects, namely Aqaba Town Park in Jordan and Bania Central Park. Read how the architects are reducing the ecological impact of construction while showcasing the distinctiveness of each location by using locally accessible materials.