Kunyao Xu

As a Senior Landscape Architect at The Gardenists, a leading design and build landscape company, I specialize in delivering bespoke, high-end landscape designs for high-profile private clients. My work focuses on creating luxurious, immersive outdoor spaces within some of London’s most affluent residential areas, where projects often involve million-pound budgets and are strictly confidential. From private villas to exclusive urban retreats, I ensure every detail is meticulously crafted. I coordinate closely with our construction team, site manager, maintenance team, quantity surveyors, clients, and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure seamless project delivery. From concept to concrete, I oversee every stage of the process, prioritizing craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability to provide tailored solutions that exceed the expectations of our discerning clients.

• Qingdao Tower: Contributed to the landscape design of the ground floor and private penthouse terraces for Qingdao's tallest and most luxurious mixed-use tower, enhancing its premium aesthetic and functionality.
• Cleveland Hospital Project, USA: Designed the landscape for a large hospital, creating distinct functional zones within the site and integrating neighboring pocket parks to support both hospital users and the surrounding community.
• Los Angeles Beverly Hill Private Villa Garden: Designed an immersive and unique landscape, creating varied landscape experiences and journeys throughout the garden to enhance its exclusivity and aesthetic appeal.
• Brazil Luxury Coastal Residential Project: Developed a lush and verdant landscape for a high-end residential and hotel resort, blending luxury with the natural coastal environment.
• Almaty Residential Tower Landscape, Kazakhstan: Conceptualized the landscape design for a residential tower in the "City of Apples," integrating local context and innovative design elements.
• King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh: Collaborated with urban designers and architects on this large-scale project, transforming and enhancing public spaces in the financial sector. Designed diverse landscape typologies to cater to different areas within the district.
• Alibaba New Headquarters, Shanghai: Contributed to the landscape design for Alibaba's new headquarters, creating a dynamic and innovative outdoor environment that complements the cutting-edge architecture. The design focused on fostering collaboration, sustainability, and well-being, integrating green spaces, walkable areas, and functional outdoor amenities to enhance the user experience for employees and visitors.

• Oriental One, Shanghai: Contributed to the design of a high-end mixed-use development in Shanghai.
• The Bridges District, Dubai: Worked on a significant waterfront mixed-use neighborhood in Dubai, enhancing the urban landscape with innovative design solutions.
• Over Site Development, West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong: Played a key role in the design of this development, integrating functionality and aesthetics in a high-profile location.
• Convoys Wharf Boundary Strategy: Currently providing design support for the site-wide boundary strategy of this prominent development.
• Indigo II, Beijing: Involved in the design of a new Central Business District (CBD) in north-east Beijing, contributing to the creation of a modern urban hub.

• Marian Place: Designed a new residential community on the site of the former Bethnal Green Gasworks, revitalizing a stretch of the Regent's Canal to create an urban green oasis for the community and public.
• The Forge (Sumner Street): Contributed to the design of this innovative office development in Southwark, delivering a refined courtyard and shared amenity space for employees and the public.
• Belgrave Road Victoria Redevelopment: Worked on an office courtyard project, transforming it into a lush urban oasis.
• Nine Elms Square (NES) Phase 2: Designed an oriental-style garden at the center of this mixed-use development in Nine Elms.