To celebrate the season, we created AI-generated festive imagery for the Hung Kuo Eco Utopia project, adding holiday lighting and a cheerful atmosphere to the design. Wishing everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!

We’re excited to share the landscape design vision for WestGate Church’s Saratoga and South Hill campuses, and grateful for inviting us into this collaborative effort. Rooted in the church’s desire to strengthen its identity as a church family while bringing positive impact to the broader community, the landscape design intentionally blurs the boundary between church and city—creating spaces that are open, welcoming, and inclusive.

Private residential landscapes in California are shaped by layers of regulations, from state water-efficiency standards to city zoning rules, fire-safety requirements, and HOA design guidelines. What many homeowners don’t realize is that even a backyard renovation can trigger permits, inspections, or enforcement if it’s not handled correctly.

Surrounded by water on three sides, this distinctive residence offers a peaceful escape, seamlessly blending the natural beauty of native forests, stones, and hills with the sophistication of modern living. The design flows effortlessly with the surrounding water, reinterpreting the timeless elegance of Southern Chinese gardens.

This is a place where fresh air and tranquility invite you to step away from the hustle of fast-paced city life and into a low-density retreat thoughtfully crafted for contemporary lifestyles.

California’s climate is changing: droughts are deeper, wildfires are more frequent, and our landscapes must evolve.

With California’s changing climate and yearly water restrictions, more homeowners are rethinking the traditional lawn. A drought-tolerant garden isn’t just about using less water — it’s about creating an outdoor space that is beautiful, resilient, and effortless to maintain.

California’s dry climate makes every drop of water count. By turning your traditional lawn into a beautiful, water-saving garden, you may get paid to do it!

Tonight’s full moon is extra special - it’s a Supermoon !
That means the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, appearing up to 14 % larger and 30 % brighter than usual, according to NASA.
It’s also the perfect night to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival — a time for gathering, moon-viewing, and sharing mooncakes with family and friends.
Step outside, look up, and enjoy this bright and beautiful moonlight together!

Learn more about our multi-family practice within PLAT Studio.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, our landscape design transforms multi-family developments into livable spaces, blending nature, resilience, and community.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the amazing moms for your love and care.

Sharing some highlights from a recent remote work setup in beautiful Bali! With ocean views, lush jungles, and endless adventure just steps away, it’s the perfect mix of work and play. Click image for details

California's diverse climate and frequent droughts highlight the urgent need for sustainable landscaping practices, with drought-tolerant plants playing a vital role in this strategy. These plants are specifically adapted to survive in arid conditions, making them ideal for conserving water while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of landscapes.

The project addresses the region’s housing needs while enhancing residents' quality of life. Walkability and green spaces promote a healthier, more connected neighborhood, creating a space where people can live, work, and play in a sustainable environment. A key feature is the integration of walkable routes and bike paths that link to the nearby Bay Trail. Just 0.5 miles away, the trail offers stunning views and recreational opportunities, encouraging outdoor activity and reducing car reliance.

Landscape designers can help with fire-resistant plants, defensible spaces, and erosion control. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) @nationalasg explains how these strategies can reduce wildfire risks.

We're thrilled to share some renderings of our residential landscape project in California! Enjoy the beauty and coziness of the landscape!

From rough outlines to detailed renderings, sketching and modeling help bring ideas to life and convey them to clients and collaborators. They allow for experimentation and exploration of different layouts, plant combinations, and design elements.

Baguio Cottages Landscape Renovation project is based on the precious treasury of Baguio's unique local Luzon Tropical Pines Forest to design an ecological cottage achieving a healthy life for all visitors. The landscape design strategy aims at comfort, vibrant and sustainability goals to be matched with recreational, social networking, fitness activities to enhance the cottage into an enriched ecological value.

We are excited to share the opening of Vanke Elegant Mansion, winner of the 2021 Vanke Dongguan award!

We stand with our black colleagues, the black community and all people of color.

Completed in 2017, The Ridge shopping center in Oakland features an early design by PLAT Studio. Drawing from the site's history as a quarry, the design utilizes granite and California native trees and plants. When we visited the site this spring, the Ceanothus was blooming and covered in native bees.