About me
Xin Kai holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Western Australia. His experience in the landscape industry includes works at landscape consultancies, design and horticultural management at Changi Airport and also, as Landscape Architect in the National Parks Board Singapore. He was involved in various landscape projects, from the masterplanning of parks, such as the Jurong Lake Gardens Masterplan, the National Cycling Plan, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Friendship Garden, to the design & implementation of garden projects, including heritage and community gardens, festive displays at Changi Airport and Singapore Garden Festivals.
In recent years, Xin Kai has been specialising in the design and implementation of Therapeutic Gardens in community and healthcare facilities. This led to an interest in research and design of landscapes that exhibits the therapeutic effects of natural elements. In particular, he has been studying the attributes of various types of oriental gardens that promote the mental well being of people. Besides being a full-time Landscape Architect, he is also currently pursuing a Certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the University of Florida.
Scope of service includes:
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Landscape Design consultancy
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Landscape Art works (individual commission or part of landscape consultancy)
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Therapeutic Horticulture sessions, talks, workshops
Awards:
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International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia-Pacific Landscape Architecture Awards 2019 - Therapeutic Garden at Choa Chu Kang Park (Communities Category - Honourable Mention)
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National Parks Board Overseas Merit Award 2010
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National Parks Board & Cicada Award 2007
Publications:
2018 - CITYGREEN Issue 16: Nature for Urban Minds 2018 (ISBN: 978-981-11-7817-7) - National Parks Board
Design Guidelines for Therapeutic Gardens in Singapore (ISBN: 978-981-11-3632-0)
2017 - National Parks Board, Singapore
Therapeutic Gardens in Singapore - Design Considerations
2020 - Nature, health, happiness : enhancing well-being and mental resilience (ISBN: 978-981-14-7740-9), Write Editions