Landscape + Urbanism

We are a landscape urbanism studio of creative minds driven by curiosity, rigour and purpose.

We work with communities, creating authentic, inclusive, nature-based places.

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Places that are catalysts for positive change

We create places that are catalysts for change, delivering attractive and life-centric designs that embrace authentic, inclusive, nature-based solutions.

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We create communities for now and the future

We focus on designing cities and neighbourhoods that prioritise human-scale living, connectivity and sustainability.

For people and planet

From parks and public spaces to ecological restoration and urban greening, our designs blend creativity with sustainability to enhance the harmony between people and nature.

Man in athletic wear walking along a path through a garden with purple flowers and greenery in front of a tall wooden fence.

We layer narratives of context into people focused solutions

We specialise in placemaking and place storytelling, creating spaces that inspire connection, identity, and community.

Three people looking at a large map on a table inside a library, with bookshelves in the background.

We promote community led design

Our co-design approach fosters collaboration, combining local knowledge with professional expertise to create spaces that reflect shared values and aspirations.

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We want to make a positive impact

We create spaces that enable planet, people and place to thrive and flourish.

We are a design studio

Landscape Architecture

Collaborative landscape design for people and nature

Urbanism

Working across all development scales and disciplines to deliver impactful change

Storytelling & Communication

Creative ways of sharing stories through design and activity

Creative Community Engagement

Putting people and place at the heart of shaping what we do

Visual Impact Assessments

Landscape and Townscape Visual Impact Assessment service

Project Identity & Branding

A range of technical services and research to deliver creative thinking and project precision

We are Layer.studio

We are a landscape urbanism studio of creative minds driven by curiosity, rigour and purpose.

Project highlight

THE FIELD: HARDMAN SQUARE, MANCHESTER

Urban park scene with people walking along a pathway lined with trees and a neon sign reading 'And the bees still buzz' accompanied by a bee illustration.

Green urban garden with trees and tall grasses between modern glass office buildings under clear sky.

A green oasis in the heart of Manchester’s business district

Project highlight

MAYFIELD PARK, MANCHESTER

Manchester’s first new public park in a century

Man in sportswear walking on a path surrounded by purple and white flowers with wooden wall background.

A peaceful park area with a winding paved path, benches, young trees, wildflowers, and a wooden platform over a small stream.

Latest

2026 is looking juicy. Layer.studio lands two spots on the Pineapple Awards shortlist.

We are thrilled to announce that layer.studio has been named a finalist in two categories for the prestigious 2026 Pineapple Awards!

Layer.studio x Studio Hoodless x Civic host Circ_it™ at MIPIM 2026.

Layer.studio turns MIPIM 2026 into a live design lab

The numbers

Layer.studio is committed to designing and delivering resilient, people-centred and nature-led places with our ethos of bold, purpose-driven design.

400+

Projects

Person with a backpack walking on a paved path through a green urban garden surrounded by trees and plants with modern buildings in the background.

11,000

Trees planted

225

Places