Originating from the UK, Cracknell is one of the world’s largest independent landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning practices, operating throughout the MENA regions, Europe and Asia from 7 international design studios. Our work ranges from world-famous iconic landmarks to sensitive cultural heritage sites, destination retail districts, branded hospitality and tourism projects, urban public realm and open space and residential communities. Our experience has helped shape the standards of landscape and urban design, setting a benchmark for quality and excellence. 

Our specialist expertise in designing water-wise landscapes and public realm with high thermal-comfort in challenging climates has significantly contributed to the creation of liveable external spaces and communities in the climatically challenging regions.

Our design ethos is underpinned by our technical expertise and analytical processes, focussing on meeting the needs of the end-user whilst being respectful of site identity, natural systems and regional culture. Our passion, expertise and creative prowess unite a global team of >350 people and 35 nationalities. Our in-house specialist teams ensure seamless design integration to include engineering, graphics, lighting, irrigation, horticulture, BIM, QS services and post-contract management. Cracknell is committed to sustaining a culture of inclusion and diversity and we value our varied perspectives greatly.

We recognise our responsibility as landscape custodians. We look to ensure that open space is accessible to all, that added value is brought to every project through landscape-led design and that the natural environment is protected for future generations.

Headquartered in Dubai, Cracknell also has studios in London, Lugano, Abu Dhabi, Manila, Shenzhen and Riyadh.

Cracknell maintains an accredited Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001.2015 Standard.

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