Landscape Middle East - February 2025

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This issue of Landscape Middle East brings you a collection of transformative projects that redefine the boundaries of urban design, luxury landscapes, and sustainable development. From groundbreaking mergers to community-driven spaces, this edition is chock full of the region’s latest landscape features.
Our cover story on page 12 features the thoughtfully crafted landscape of a private villa in Dubai Hills Estate and offers an exclusive look at a private villa that epitomises modern luxury. Designed by Nabil Sherif of NGS Architects, Villa 141 is a masterclass in refined landscape design, where meticulous material selection, dynamic level variations, and a strong emphasis on sustainability come together to create a visually stunning and functionally timeless space. Blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, this project sets a new standard for private residential landscapes in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s rapid urban transformation takes center stage on page 8 in "Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Design Landscape: A Vision of Modernity Rooted in Heritage." Tim Martin, Co-Managing Director of Gensler Middle East, provides deep insights into how Vision 2030 is shaping the Kingdom’s built environment. With a focus on mixed-use lifestyle districts, adaptive reuse strategies, and sustainable urban design, this article highlights the country’s commitment to balancing heritage with forward-thinking innovation.
As always, we invite you to immerse yourself in the stories that define the landscape industry today. Whether through large-scale urban planning or intimate private gardens, these projects remind us that landscape architecture is more than just design—it is a language that connects people, place, and purpose.