Business Details
10 Years
experience
Nature-Based Landscape Design Experts
Established in 2016, Land Studio is a multidisciplinary practice integrating landscape architecture, civil engineering, and ecology to create nature-based solutions. Our team collaborates with clients including the National Trust, private developers, and local authorities to deliver transformative placemaking projects. With expertise in heritage conservation, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable drainage, we prioritise environmental stewardship while maximising land value. Our holistic approach combines creative design with technical rigour to connect communities with natural landscapes.As advocates for climate resilience, we specialise in securing planning consents for sensitive sites through innovative, nature-led strategies. Our sister company, Land Form, extends this commitment to biodiversity net gain through landscape construction. Recognised by Building with Nature and supported by professional accreditations, we maintain industry leadership through continuous engagement with educational institutions and environmental initiatives.
Services
Landscape Design
Civil Engineering
Ecology
Building with Nature
Landscape Construction
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We integrate landscape, engineering and ecology expertise under one practice
- Our team includes Chartered Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Civil Engineers
- Specialists in planning consents for sensitive development sites
- Pioneers of biodiversity net gain assessments in England and Wales
- Recognised by Building with Nature and Landscape Institute accreditations
Associations and certifications
- Building with Nature
- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Landscape Institute
What people say
Creative
Delight to work with
Professional
Attention to detail
Transformative designs
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape architects create multifunctional spaces that enhance biodiversity while meeting client objectives. By analysing existing ecological conditions, we develop designs that integrate natural systems with human needs. Projects range from urban masterplans to rural attractions, all prioritising environmental sustainability and community engagement through certified methodologies like Building with Nature.
Civil Engineering
We deliver sustainable civil engineering solutions that complement landscape character and improve land value. Our expertise includes water-sensitive urban design and nature-based flood mitigation. By integrating engineering with ecological principles, we create infrastructure that supports both development goals and environmental conservation across public and private sector projects.
Ecology
Our ecological services focus on enhancing natural habitats while supporting development. We conduct Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and implement mitigation strategies for protected species. By collaborating with landscape architects and engineers, we ensure ecological considerations are embedded throughout project lifecycles, from initial surveys to habitat creation.
Building with Nature
This certification programme evaluates green infrastructure quality against climate resilience and biodiversity targets. We help clients achieve high standards in sustainable water management and habitat creation. Our award-winning approach ensures developments meet planning requirements while delivering measurable environmental benefits through externally assessed design criteria.
Landscape Construction
Through sister company Land Form, we implement biodiversity net gain projects that transform landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Our construction team specialises in creating wildlife corridors and restoring habitats while maintaining commercial viability. We ensure ecological enhancements are delivered to specification through close collaboration with designers and ecologists throughout the build process.
People
Simon Richards
Founder & Landscape Architect
With over 20 years in landscape architecture, Simon established Land Studio in 2016. He specialises in heritage landscapes and urban regeneration, serving as Design Commission for Wales panellist and Chester advisor while maintaining Chartered Member of Landscape Institute status.
Kate Richards
Director & Landscape Architect
Dual-qualified in architecture and landscape design, Kate leads projects across education, healthcare, and public realm sectors. She chairs Landscape Institute Wales and contributes to architectural education through university tutorials and PLACED Ambassador initiatives.
Lisa Sawyer
Civil Engineer
With engineering experience across contractors and consultancies, Lisa delivers water management solutions that integrate with natural landscapes. As an Institution of Civil Engineers member and Women in Property contributor, she champions nature-led approaches to infrastructure projects.
Lyn Pearce
Ecologist
Ecology Director Lyn oversees biodiversity assessments for major developments including housing, transport and utilities. Her work integrates with landscape and engineering teams to deliver compliant mitigation strategies, supported by her Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management membership.
Chris Brady
Technical Director
Specialising in sustainable drainage systems, Chris applies technical expertise to urban development challenges. His work demonstrates Land Studio's commitment to integrating ecological principles with practical infrastructure solutions across residential and commercial projects.
Questions
What sectors do Land Studio work in?
We serve heritage sites, education institutions, holiday parks, landed estates, residential developments, and commercial projects across public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
How do you handle challenging planning applications?
Our integrated landscape, engineering and ecology approach specialises in securing consents for sensitive sites through evidence-based, nature-led solutions aligned with regulatory requirements.
What ecological accreditations do you hold?
We are Building with Nature accredited and our ecologists hold memberships with Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, delivering certified Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
Can you work internationally?
While primarily UK-based, we have delivered projects in Gibraltar and collaborate with global partners to maintain consistent design standards across international developments.
How do your services integrate?
Landscape architects, engineers and ecologists collaborate throughout projects to ensure environmental, structural and functional requirements are simultaneously addressed through coordinated design solutions.
