About Us
Our mission is to integrate nature, landscape, and art into vibrant urban environments, inspiring creativity and joy through maximizing nature in cities.
LILA is a landscape architecture firm that is passionate about bringing nature, landscape and art to the urban world. Our work disrupts the landscape of the everyday, inspiring creativity and joy through maximizing nature in cities. At the same time we advocate for the value of urban landscape, helping stakeholders, city officials and the community appreciate how much landscape can impact their wellbeing and their bottom line. In a rapidly warming world, landscape has the power to help cool the planet, and our work brings nature into cities wherever possible.
At LILA, our multidisciplinary team brings together diverse backgrounds in architecture, landscape design, planning, and horticulture to create innovative and holistic landscape solutions. By blurring the boundaries of traditional landscape architecture, we generate integrated approaches that benefit people, places, and the natural environment alike. Our team draws upon their decade of experience working together on projects spanning the globe.
From designing an innovation campus in New York to crafting healing gardens in London, our portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Whether we're conceptualizing a new park on Toronto's waterfront or developing city masterplans in Abu Dhabi and China, our team approaches each project with energy and a shared mission to enhance the planet through the transformative power of landscape architecture.
Services
Landscape Architecture
LILA pioneers landscape architecture with a diverse portfolio, showcasing creativity and artistry from concept to completion. Across a range of scales, from expansive waterfronts to rooftop amenities and urban pocket parks, our commitment to enriching communities and maximizing nature within our cities shines through in every project.
Urban Design & Planning
We stand at the forefront of urban design and planning, spearheading collaborative efforts to craft masterful frameworks for cities worldwide, driving long-term transformations and resilience against climate challenges. LILA's multidisciplinary approach elevates urban environments, fostering vibrant communities and enduring civic investments across diverse regions.
Community-Driven Design
Our services prioritize meaningful engagement that educates, builds consensus, and amplifies marginalized voices, bridging gaps between agencies, the private sector, and the public. With an adaptable approach that evolves with each project, geography, and social context, LILA ensures that community voices are heard and integrated into the design process, contributing to the creation of inclusive spaces.
Project Visioning
LILA's visioning services are dedicated to giving inspiring form, identity, and narrative to new futures in the built environment, initiating transformative changes in cities and landscapes. By co-developing iconic visions with clients and stakeholders, LILA ensures that aspirations are aligned with public strategy and approvals, guaranteeing long-term viability and implementability.