--- title: "Featured Landscape Designs | Public Spaces by Reading Grounds" description: "Explore our landscape architecture projects, from community parks to urban plazas. We specialize in native planting and ecological design in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/featured last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # Featured Landscape and Community Projects Tribe Verified · Award-winning community park design in Bengaluru. By [Reading Grounds](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds) · Studio in Jayanagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Mysuru · ₹18 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Urban & Public Realm Design](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/gallery) We don't just design landscapes; we read the ground to uncover stories. Here is a look at our core work, from community parks to urban facades, where nature leads and people gather. ## Photos and videos - ![This is why we design. A moment of pure joy in one of our revitalized Bengaluru parks, where interactive water features invite play and connection for all ages. Our goal is to create public spaces that foster community and simple happiness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/226d82a4-2738-4bb0-a645-25c516978174) - ![An aerial view of a community park nearing completion. This shows our approach to master planning, where we sculpt the land to create a variety of experiences, from open lawns and amphitheaters to intimate garden paths and gridded groves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b99f228-7def-4bf5-9f3d-e06732357833) - ![We collaborated with DDIR Architecture Studio on the Tech 37 building, designing a green facade that lets the wild take over an urban structure. This project showcases our expertise in vertical landscapes and integrating nature into the built environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f1d9503-3381-4daf-8792-35eb32ae92f8) - ![A vision for an upcoming community living project. This render illustrates how we integrate active public spaces, like this central plaza, directly into residential developments to encourage interaction, recreation, and a vibrant neighborhood life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/431cc147-a30d-489f-8dd9-533c3610849b) - [Video: This conceptual video explains our philosophy of the 'Maidan', an open space that transforms with the seasons. We design landscapes that are not static but change and adapt, offering different uses and experiences throughout the year, from a cricket pitch in summer to a marshy field in winter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73912629-6b20-456b-8760-cdfa244bbb36) - ![The master plan for our award winning Indiranagar park project, featured in the LA Journal of Landscape Architecture. This document details the functional zones we created, including entry plazas, walking paths, play areas, and quiet zones, all designed to serve the entire community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2417061e-f661-4c76-a015-a907989aa5e5) - ![A close up of a completed pathway, bordered by soft, native grasses. We believe the quality of a public space is in its details, creating walking experiences that are not just functional but also sensory and calming.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14513288-e01a-418a-b3f0-559c34b2a8c4) ## About Featured When we design a public space, we look for the 'Maidan' potential—that classic, flexible ground that shifts from a cricket pitch in the heat of summer to a marshy field for biodiversity during the monsoon. We don't use rigid boundaries or heavy concrete walls to define zones. Instead, we use earth grading, soft berms, and native planting palettes to shape the land, ensuring the space remains adaptable for whatever the community needs, be it festivals, markets, or quiet Sunday mornings. Our work begins long before the first shovel hits the dirt. We spend time on-site auditing existing trees, studying soil conditions, and mapping water flow. This isn't just about aesthetics; it is about respecting the ecology already present. In our Indiranagar park project, for example, we moved away from the standard, fenced-in BBMP park model. We focused on open layouts that invite the neighbourhood in, using native grasses to define paths and permeable materials to keep the ground healthy. We believe in functional landscapes. Whether we are planning an urban plaza or a residential community layout, the goal remains the same: create a space that people want to inhabit. This involves technical coordination with structural engineers for podium landscapes and detailed lighting plans that make a space feel safe and inviting after dark. We use drought-tolerant, region-specific species to ensure our green spaces stay alive without constant maintenance or water waste. Ultimately, we are building for Bengaluru’s future. By integrating rain gardens, bioswales, and shared amenity zones, we aim to transform our city from a garden city into a true park city—a place where the green cover isn't just for looking at, but for living in. If you are planning a layout, a retail environment, or revitalizing a neighbourhood commons, we are ready to read the ground with you. ## About Reading Grounds We are a collective of designers and thinkers based in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. We treat every site like a living story, letting the existing landscape and community needs dictate our master plans. [See all of Reading Grounds's services](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds) ## More from Urban & Public Realm Design by Reading Grounds - [Revitalizing Bengaluru's Parks](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/revitalizing-bengaluru-s-parks) - [Our Design Process: From Sketch to Soil](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/our-design-process-from-sketch-to-soil) - [Community Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/community-master-planning) - [Native Planting & Lush Softscapes](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/native-planting-lush-softscapes) - [Commercial & Branded Environments](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/commercial-branded-environments) - [The Reading Grounds Collective](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/urban-public-realm-design/the-reading-grounds-collective) ## More services by Reading Grounds - [Master Planning & Urbanism](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/master-planning-urbanism) - [Landscape Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/landscape-architecture-design) - [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/architectural-design) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Featured Landscape and Architecture Projects](https://mytribe.in/genesis_architecture/landscape-architecture/featured) by Genesis Architecture · Landscape Architecture · Studio in BTM Layout; Projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Coimbatore - [Featured Landscape Architecture Projects](https://mytribe.in/the_design_forte/master-planning-urban-design/featured) by The Design Forte · Master Planning & Urban Design · Projects across India; Visit Design Studio in St Thomas Town - [Our Featured Landscape Architecture and Master Planning Projects](https://mytribe.in/uldsindia/landscape-architecture-for-communities/featured) by Urban & Landscape Design Studio · Landscape Architecture for Communities · Studio in Whitefield; Landscape projects across India & UAE - [Featured Architectural Projects and Sustainable Landscapes](https://mytribe.in/b.e.t.w.e.e.n.l.i.n.e.s/landscape-architecture/featured) by Betweenlines · Landscape Architecture · Visit Studio in BTM Layout; Projects across Karnataka - [Featured Architectural and Landscape Design](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/featured) by Ochre Architects · Landscape Architecture · Projects across India; Studio in Banashankari 3rd Stage - [Featured Work: Narrative Architecture and Landscape Design](https://mytribe.in/the_purple_ink_studio/landscape-architecture/featured) by The Purple Ink Studio · Landscape Architecture · Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Landscape projects in Bengaluru, Goa & Coastal Karnataka ## Book To book Reading Grounds, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Reading%20Grounds%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20work%20on%20the%20Featured%20projects%20cluster%20and%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20landscape%20design%20for%20my%20site.)