Beyond Wild: Gardens and Landscapes by Raymond Jungles

Raymond Jungles is a Miami-based contemporary landscape architect known for innovative but timeless design and a commitment to ethical stewardship of the land. This monograph presents 21 completed projects, along with a section of work in progress, featuring sketches, renderings, and site plans of 12 current projects. Highlights include the restoration of the interior garden by Dan Kiley at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, a landscape to evoke the work of Roberto Burle Marx at the New York Botanical Garden, and two new gardens at the Naples Botanical Garden. The firm is guided by Raymonds personal and design principles: integrity, relevance, and natures honor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Monacelli Press

Raymond Jungles, a contemporary landscape architect based in Miami, is renowned for his innovative yet timeless designs and his unwavering commitment to ethical land stewardship. For nearly four decades, Jungles has crafted design solutions that harmonize with surrounding natural systems, restoring the balance and harmony of nature on a micro-scale. His completed gardens exude timelessness and beauty, creating verdant spaces that invite engagement and soothe the soul.

This monograph, the fourth to focus on Jungles' work, presents a comprehensive collection of 21 completed projects, along with a section showcasing 12 ongoing projects in various typologies, including an 18-acre Phipps Ocean Park in Palm Beach, Florida. Featured works encompass major landscapes surrounding luxury residential complexes, as well as lush private gardens nestled in the mountains of Mexico, volcanic craters in Panama, Caribbean beachfronts, the Florida Keys, and bustling cities like Manhattan and Miami.

Highlights of the featured projects include the restoration of the renowned interior garden designed by the esteemed landscape architect Dan Kiley at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York. Another notable highlight is a landscape inspired by the legendary Brazilian designer Roberto Burle Marx at the New York Botanical Garden, and two new gardens at the Naples Botanical Garden.

Founded in 1985 by Raymond Jungles, the firm's design philosophy is rooted in the scale and functionality of a space. Simple, clean, and well-detailed hardscape elements serve as the foundational bones of a garden. Planting volumes vary, with bold colors and textures employed with intention.

At the heart of the firm's ethos is Raymond's personal and design principles: integrity, relevance, and nature's honor. These principles guide every aspect of their informed design decisions, ensuring that every project is executed with utmost respect for the environment and the communities it impacts.

Through his visionary work, Raymond Jungles has demonstrated the power of landscape architecture to create spaces that not only enhance the beauty of our surroundings but also contribute to the well-being of both people and the planet. This monograph serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and his unwavering dedication to shaping the world in a sustainable and harmonious way.

Weight: 1724g
Dimension: 250 x 283 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781580935821