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HEALING GARDENS

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION

HEALING GARDENS

RESULT

HEALING GARDENS

Editorial reflection

In a world defined by constant motion and mounting pressures, the need for spaces that nurture pause, reflection, and healing has become increasingly vital. Healing Gardens – Designing Spaces for Wellness and Reflection emerged as a response to this urgency, inviting designers to reimagine landscapes not merely as aesthetic compositions, but as immersive environments that restore balance between mind, body, and nature.
The competition brought forward a diverse range of thoughtful and inspiring proposals that explored the therapeutic potential of design. Participants skillfully integrated sensory experiences, cultural narratives, and ecological sensitivity, crafting spaces that encourage introspection, inclusivity, and community connection. Each entry demonstrated a deep understanding of how nature, when intentionally designed, can become a powerful medium for healing and well-being.
As we announce the results, we celebrate not only the winning projects but also the collective vision of all participants who contributed to redefining the role of landscape architecture in wellness. These ideas remind us that healing gardens are more than spaces—they are experiences that cultivate resilience, foster harmony, and reconnect us with the essential rhythms of life.

EXPERTS

Jury Panel

Distinguished architects from around the world evaluate submissions with rigorous professional standards and creative insight.

01  First Place

Winner

Green Roots

Gina Pico

Juror’s Comment:
A well-resolved urban intervention that successfully transforms a transit node into a livable, green public space with strong accessibility and user-oriented design.

Work on:
Stronger sensory, therapeutic, and emotional design layers could enhance its impact.

02  Second Place

Remarkable

03  Third Place

Exceptional

Special Mention

Exceptional

Honourable Mention

Echoes of Zen

Neha Suzanne A, Bhavika Sivaani R & Selvakumar V

Juror’s Comment:
A rich, immersive healing landscape that thoughtfully integrates sensory experiences, diverse programmatic zones, and a strong connection to nature.

Work on:
The design risks becoming programmatically dense—greater restraint and moments of emptiness could enhance its contemplative quality.

Honourable Mention

Joy

Anette Dupper

Juror’s Comment:
A conceptually clear and emotionally uplifting proposal that translates wellness into a structured journey from individual reflection to community engagement.

Work on:
The design is highly diagrammatic and lacks spatial depth—more tangible experiential qualities and atmospheric richness would strengthen its impact.

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention

Celebrating Potential

Shortlisted Entries

Innovative ideas that stood out among hundreds of entries and earned a place in the final shortlist.

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