Our Service

Established in 2007, Shma has been shaping landscapes for 17 years, delivering innovative designs to clients both locally and internationally. As we celebrate this milestone, Shma continues to evolve—expanding into a dynamic creative platform that pushes the boundaries of landscape architecture to address the complex challenges of our ever-changing world.

Research

We seek to acquire knowledge through different workshops we conduct. Our participants are from different backgrounds with different point of views. We gather data and information during the activities, and also observe participants’ responses and feedbacks to any new ideas. With this process, we believe we will gain diverse knowledge of various disciplines that will help us map the best solutions for each project. Besides, we are determined in sharing the knowledge gained to the society, which is one of our social roles.

Landscape Architecture

We recognize that the built environment can significantly impact our territory, both positively and negatively. We prioritize sensitivity in our site interventions to minimize disruption to ecosystems while promoting long-term environmental healing. By employing a human- and nature-centered design approach, we tackle environmental challenges through research on global trends and experiences, culminating in the development of the Shma Index. This resource enables us to discover new solutions in landscape design, enhancing our strategies for sustainable and impactful outcomes.

Master Planning

Our Master Planning services integrate sustainable landscape architecture with innovative design strategies to create harmonious and functional environments. We specialize in developing comprehensive plans that balance ecological integrity with community needs, ensuring that every project fosters connection, engagement, and resilience. We create landscapes that enrich communities, enhance environmental quality, and promote social interaction. Our Master Planning services not only create beautiful spaces but also lay the groundwork for sustainable development that thrives for generations.

Urban Vision and Strategies

We specialize in creating urban visions and strategies that enhance community living and redefine landscapes. As a leading landscape architecture firm, we design sustainable environments that promote biodiversity and connectivity. Our approach merges ecological principles with innovative design to transform urban spaces into vibrant, resilient communities. Partner with us to turn your vision into reality and contribute to a better future for our communities.

Ecology Based and Planting Design

We integrate ecology-based and planting design into in-depth analyses, strategies, and solutions for biodiversity and sustainability. We design innovative maintenance guidelines that support and create natural environments with high biodiversity, multiple functionalities, and low maintenance costs. These environments are both environmentally responsible and enjoyable to experience by understanding existing plants and their role in creating a new green ecology.

Placemaking

We organize various activities such as participatory design, workshops, installations, and exhibitions. These serve as research tools to identify problems, ranging from global urban issues to ecological challenges, and to find the best solutions to address them. We bring together multidisciplinary participants to gain diverse perspectives and backgrounds on specific issues. These activities also allow us to test new ideas by observing participants’ responses and feedback. The information and data collected ultimately guide us to the right solution.

Media and Communication Design

Empowering society is one of our roles. We gather information from our projects and share it with the public through online platforms, using multimedia such as infographics, video clips, and documentaries. Our goal is to spread knowledge and awareness from our experiences to spark conversations about improving our environment and society. By doing this, we believe we can help create a better world together.