Landscape Architect · Lead
Ruth Wanjiku
More than 16 years in landscape design, working drawings, tender documents, construction supervision, and environmental & social impact assessment.
Landscape Architects: Design. Construction. Maintenance. Research.
Breathing life into spaces.
We plan, build and maintain outdoor and indoor spaces, balancing nature, function and aesthetics on every site.
- 16+ years leading landscape design
- Roof gardens at Merchant & Delta Towers
- Landscape architects on the new UN office blocks, Nairobi
Moon gate gardenFrom the portfolio
Trusted on projects for
(01) Approach
Our approach
We organise indoor and outdoor spaces so every part of a site earns its place, with a delicate balance between nature, aesthetics and function.
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Sustainability
We look at the landscape, understanding its soil, water, climate and natural features before designing. Every design works with the land, making space for natural drainage, efficient irrigation and planting that thrives in its surroundings.
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Function
Landscape designs shaped around how people use and experience a space, balancing comfort, safety, accessibility and shade with practical features that remain easy and affordable to maintain over time.
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Aesthetics
Structure, texture and colour composed with restraint, so a landscape looks right on handover day and better five years on.
(02) Selected work
Offices, homes and public parks across Kenya.
A selection from more than twenty projects, from a 30-acre coastal park to roof gardens in the middle of Nairobi.
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UN Office Blocks A–J, Nairobi
Detailed landscape design and construction supervision, as landscape architect for EDCONS Ltd.
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National Irrigation Authority HQ
Landscape design and construction supervision for the headquarters grounds.
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Merchant Towers roof garden
Green roof design and construction supervision in central Nairobi.
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Recreational Park, Kilifi
Design and construction supervision of a 30-acre public park: amphitheatre, ponds, bridges and walks.
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Residence, Nairobi
Landscape design and installation: lush landscape with extensive lawn areas and layered massed planting at the edges.
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Memorial Garden
Detailed landscape design and construction supervision.
- See all projects Homes, offices and public parks, 2013–2026 →
(03) Transformations
From bare earth to places people gather.
Drag the handle, or focus it and use the arrow keys, to compare each site before and after our work.
Rehabilitation counts too
Not every project starts from bare soil. Our rehabilitation and maintenance contracts bring tired gardens back, as at the KMA residence in 2025.
All before & after projects(04) Services
One practice, from master plan to maintenance.
Our experts and technicians support every stage of a landscape’s life, ensuring continuity from design and installation through to long-term care and maintenance.
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Master Planning
Comprehensive plans for developments, campuses, public parks and resorts, guiding the layout, movement, use of space and phased development as each site evolves.
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Landscape Planning & Design
From initial concepts to detailed designs, working drawings and tender documents, we create landscapes tailored to the needs of individual gardens and large-scale developments.
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Landscape Construction & Supervision
We bring designs to life through landscape construction and on-site supervision, working with contractors to ensure the finished landscape reflects the design intent and quality standards.
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Landscape Restoration & Maintenance
Restoration and improvement of existing landscapes through the renewal of planting, soil improvement, drainage correction and the recovery of degraded spaces. Planned maintenance and landscape rehabilitation services that sustain healthy, functional and attractive outdoor spaces long after completion.
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Green Roof Design
Roof gardens that integrate planting, drainage and waterproofing requirements to create thriving green spaces within the built environment, including projects such as Merchant and Delta Towers.
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Interior Planting
Thoughtfully selected plants and containers that complement interior spaces, responding to light and space conditions, bringing nature indoors.
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Landscape Impact Assessment
Landscape and visual impact assessments that inform responsible development, support regulatory approvals and help protect environmental and community interests.
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Landscape Research
Research that explores how landscapes can support biodiversity, public health, recreation and community life. We undertake site-based studies, applied research and evidence-led investigations to inform landscape planning, restoration and policy formulation.
Residential gardens
Outdoor rooms for homes.
We design and install gardens, then keep them thriving on maintenance contracts.
Residential projectsMuzuri Spaces in numbers
16+
years leading landscape design
19
years of architectural practice on the team
30 acres
Kilifi recreational park, from design to completion
20+
projects across homes, offices and public parks
(05) How we work
A clear path from first visit to a thriving landscape.
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Site visit & brief
We walk the site with you, assess its existing conditions, opportunities and constraints, and understand your needs and preferences before agreeing on the project’s brief.
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Concept & detailed design
We progress from initial concept sketches to site plans, detailed construction drawings and landscape bill of quantities, developing each stage step by step to turn ideas into a buildable design.
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Build & supervision
Our team installs, or supervises your contractor, until the landscape matches the design.
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Care & maintenance
Optional maintenance contracts keep the garden healthy as it matures.
(06) Who we are
The team.
Designers are backed by experienced technicians in both design development and construction supervision.
Registered Architect
Joseph Mugo
19 years in architectural and interior design, site supervision and project management.
Graduate Landscape Architect
James Kiprop
Detailed design development, working drawings, tenders and site supervision.
Graduate Landscape Architect
Wendy Karimi
Detailed design development, working drawings, tenders and site supervision.
In their words
What clients say
A sentence from a commercial client on how the project was run and how the grounds are performing now.
A homeowner on the design process and what the garden is like to live with.
A maintenance client on reliability and how the landscape has matured.
(07) Contact
Tell us about your space.
Send a few photos and a rough idea of what you want. We'll come back with next steps, usually starting with a site visit.
Discuss your project on WhatsApp
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- P.O. Box 54912-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Trusted with the grounds of the National Irrigation Authority headquarters and the new UN office blocks in Nairobi.
16+ years of landscape practice · Kenya