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Landscape architecture is gaining importance as Singapore advances its vision of becoming a City in Nature, creating growing career opportunities in sustainable urban design. Beyond selecting plants, landscape designers analyse sites, plan public spaces and develop environmentally resilient landscapes that balance ecological, social, and functional needs. Mr Idris Bidin, Senior Lecturer at SP’s Diploma in Landscape Architecture, said the profession is becoming increasingly relevant as sustainability and nature-based urban planning take centre stage. He noted that graduates can pursue further studies in landscape architecture or build careers with landscape design firms, consultancy practices, and related industries. The article also featured SP Diploma in Landscape Architecture student Muhammad Sufi Emmy Effandy, who was part of the SP team that won the Consolation Award in the Hardscape category at the Singapore Garden Festival Landscape Design Challenge. Their project, Reminisce, was inspired by childhood memories and featured the iconic Dragon Playground in Toa Payoh as its centrepiece, highlighting the role of landscapes in preserving memories and fostering community.

[The Straits Times]