The Islamic Garden Principles in Contemporary Palm Jumeirah Villa Design
An exploration of how water, shade and geometry from Islamic garden design influence contemporary luxury villa landscape and architecture in Palm Jumeirah and…
Landscape & Outdoor Living
Landscape and outdoor living articles from Nellis Architecture: gardens, shade, pools, water features and indoor-outdoor living in the hot Gulf climate.
Indoor–Outdoor Living in the Gulf | Climate, Shading and Landscape | Nellis Architecture
A guide to indoor–outdoor living in the Gulf, exploring openable glazing, natural materials, cooling technologies, shading and landscape design. Discover how…
Water as Experience | Pools, Rills and Thermal Comfort in Gulf Architecture | Nellis Architecture
Exploring how pools, rills and water walls create luxury experiences and thermal comfort in Gulf architecture. A study of passive cooling, shallow water courts…
Introducing Margaret – and Why Landscape Architecture Isn’t Just “Nice to Have”
Meet Margaret Pluta, our first dedicated landscape architect, and learn why landscape architecture shapes how a home feels, not just how its garden looks.