Landscape Architect talking about 'sustainability' and projects in Bristol
November 2020
Some things are simple and free to enjoy - The sunrise is one of them. Coffee isn't free but its linked to the sun in many ways.
Anyway, its cold and its November and ive met two mates for a sunrise coffee. Whats that and why you doing that you may ask. Read on to find out.
The Climate Crisis, The Herd, and the Landscape Architect’s Role as a Saviour
In the shadow of the the many crises—our era’s ticking time bombs—one question looms large: Are we totally f**ed? To answer this, we must first confront the absurdity of the question itself. What is really being asked is not about the planet or its future. The question instead reveals a deeper existential anxiety: What are we, as humanity, even doing?
Yet, there is one discipline that may offer not a solution, but a way of thinking that leads us beyond despair: landscape architecture. In a world riddled with crises, fragmented thinking, and disconnection, landscape architecture—with its holistic approach and ability to weave connections—may hold the key to reshaping how we see and respond to the world.
Do you develop it?
Do you leave it?
Or do you let people decide?
As a designer, I’m drawn to adding layers—communal meaning, ecological processes, ways of bringing people into a closer relationship with the land. That’s often where good design sits: in the overlap between use, memory, and system, or at least its whats considered t be good.
August 2023
Reflecting on My Time in Kuala Lumpur: Lessons in Design and Landscape Architecture
I spent four years living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a period that turned out to be one of the most formative chapters of my career and education. During that time, I worked as a carpenter and designer while also studying landscape architecture at Universiti Putra Malaysia. Being immersed in a culture so different from that of the UK gave me valuable insights into alternative design philosophies and a different set of priorities when it comes to the built and natural environments.
August 2024
Working with the What Happens Next Project in Bristol
I've worked with the What Happens Next Project for the past 8 years on various projects, contributing to its mission of fostering creativity, collaboration, and positive change through thoughtful design and community engagement. My involvement has spanned a wide range of initiatives, allowing me to explore the intersection of landscape architecture, social impact, and sustainable development.
May 2024
The roof of the barge is exposed with full sun, strong winds and a very shallow soil base made it difficult to establish. Good quality seeds and some maintenance helped the plants grow into what they are. Natural, simple and Good for wildlife.
September 2024
Is Landscape Architecture a Delusion?
Landscape architecture strives to harmonise the natural and built environments, creating spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Yet, there are moments when I question whether the profession, as it currently stands, is caught in a kind of delusion—a disconnect between its ideals and the realities of the world we live in.
July 2023
Working with Lawrence Weston Bike Project (LWBP) designs for an adaptable bike workshop and bike community space in Lawrence Weston, Bristol
Land Management
England used to be covered in forests. It isn’t anymore. Now we’ve got farmland, towns, roads, fragments of woodland. The question is, should we be trying to go back to how it was? Or have things changed for a reason? Landscapes evolve, with and without us. It’s easy to label that as good or bad, but who gets to decide? Maybe the point isn’t to restore some imagined past, but to understand where we are now—and what we actually want these places to be.
The 10m² Woodland: A Living Pocket of Resilience