WHY STUDIO LASSO?
Where gardens become living poetry.
At Studio Lasso, we believe gardens are more than spaces — they are living stories, woven from memory, place, and emotion.
Founded in 2006 by a dual-qualified garden designer and landscape architect with a background in urban design, our studio bridges the sensitivity of Japanese aesthetics with the rigour of British landscape architecture. With over 20 years of experience across Tokyo, London, and beyond, we craft gardens that are timeless, sustainable, and deeply connected to their context.
Our work has been internationally recognised with awards at the Chelsea Flower Show (2007 & 2008), Huis Ten Bosch in Japan (2012), the Shenzhen Flower Show in China (2023), and most recently, the Judges Award at the SGD Awards 2025. Yet what defines us is not medals, but the quiet joy our clients feel when stepping into a space that feels truly their own.
Whether designing intimate courtyard gardens or large-scale landscapes, we approach each project with care, curiosity, and deep respect for nature's rhythms. Our work is rooted in thoughtful design, crafted detail, and a belief that beauty and ecological sensitivity can — and must — coexist.
Design philosophy
Integration of Art and Design in Space Creation
There are a number of different aspects to be considered in landscape design, such as history, geology, topography, and the community of a region. We Respect GENIUS LOCI (= Spirit of Place) of the site at the conceptual design stage, and work to enhance the special character of the land.
Our main approach is to design and visualize natural energy, such as light (fire), wind, water and the earth, which are the basic 3 dimensional elements of landscape. The space can be an art work by adding 4-dimensional aspects, such as time and memory, that is related to personal experiences, which we can share deep inside one’s mind.
Landscape Design with Japanese Sensitivity
We apply sensitive approach towards nature and sense of beauty in creation of space. Particularly, by interpretation and combining the concept and skills of Japanese traditional gardens, we are aiming to explore the new paradigms of the contemporary landscape design.