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Designing Iconic Outdoor Spaces with Native Plants: Award-Winning Firm’s Impact in Toronto and Beyond

An award-winning firm, PLANT Architect Inc. has earned recognition for its interdisciplinary practice, seamlessly blending architecture, landscape architecture, and design. Known internationally for a range of innovative projects, the Toronto-based studio also excels in creating meaningful spaces closer to home. Torontonians, in particular, celebrate PLANT as the visionaries behind the iconic roof garden at Nathan Phillips Square, unveiled in May 2010—a testament to the studio’s ability to reveal a site’s potential while elevating the urban experience.

Beyond public landmarks, PLANT Architect’s design expertise extends to private realms, crafting bespoke outdoor spaces such as terraces, rock beds, stepped gardens, and walkways, often incorporating native plantings. With a holistic approach that connects people, places, and ideas, the firm continues to redefine both natural and built environments with its timeless, client-focused designs.

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The designer walks us through the creative process behind Joue

Growing up, Canadian designer Mary Ratcliffe spent a lot of time in her dad’s workshop, which ultimately drove her interest in making things by hand. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve wanted to bring the creations in my mind to reality,” says Ratcliffe. “I think it’s something that I always inherently wanted to do. As soon as I had the opportunity, I took it.

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