Landscape Middle East - October 2024

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Welcome to the October issue of Landscape Middle East Magazine. As always, we are proud to bring you the latest in landscape design and innovation from across the region and beyond. This month’s cover story features a groundbreaking collaboration between Dubai-based landscape practice desert INK and renowned bike park designers Velosolutions. Together, they’ve created an exciting new pump track facility in Masdar’s Sustainability City in Abu Dhabi, a community recognized globally for its focus on sustainable urban development. This project goes beyond delivering a pump track—it aims to inspire active lifestyles, particularly among teenagers, while maintaining Masdar’s commitment to environmental consciousness. This story highlights how innovative design can redefine how we engage with public spaces, contributing to healthier, more vibrant communities. In addition to our cover feature, we have some truly remarkable stories this month; Karim+Elias, a multidisciplinary studio, takes us on a creative exploration of sand as a medium of architectural expression. Their latest work in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, celebrates the city’s rich heritage, using traditional techniques to build with earth. This article is a tribute to how architecture can honor the past while reimagining the future, combining sustainability with artistry. These stories, along with others in this issue, reflect how landscape architecture is evolving to meet the needs of communities worldwide. From the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the green spaces of Italy, these projects demonstrate how innovative design can shape the way we live, play, interact, and heal. As we head into the cooler months, now is the perfect time to reflect on the power of landscape architecture in transforming our environments. I hope the articles in this issue inspire you to think differently about the spaces around us.