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2016 Firms of the South: Hostetler10-04-16 | Feature

Hostetler Design Worldwide, LLC
Atlanta | Shanghei

The Chateau de Hautefort inspired landscape is reinterpreted to form grand harmony, scale and proportion.

Chateau de L'imaginaire Atlanta, Georgia

For the landscape design of this grand Atlanta Buckhead estate Scott Hostetler synthesized ideas evident in such French chateaux as Eyrignac, Hautefort, Versailles and Vaux-Le-Vicomte.

Above: The spiral Columnade Grove features 12 twisted "Torulosa' white pines in an arcing semi-circle.
Photos: Adam Pendleton

A grand, elegant and ornately detailed cast iron pedestrian gate defines the arrival passageway.

This dramatic view from an upper floor residence looks toward the community pool, water cascades and terraced plantings.

Shanghai CRLand - The Bound of the Bund Shanghai, China

Famous for its rich architectural collection, the Shanghai Bund features some of East Asia's best examples of eclectic designs. Dramatic parkland was reintroduced within this landmark community along with a highly ornate neo-classic landscape. (This project was managed by Mr. Hostetler when he was affiliated with HZS.)

Above: This semi-private residential tower garden court is a colorful seasonal garden. An intimate pedestrian passage full of color, fragrance and contrasting textures links a series of garden courts, terraces, outdoor cafes and outdoor fitness coves.
Photos: Chad Ingraham, Doi Baqiran Iranon

Shanghai Roadking Chateau du Nord & Parc du Nord, Shanghai, China

This 17th century Vaux-le-Vicomte inspired estate community is a Shanghai landscape masterpiece whose sprawling gardens are some of the country's most enchanting and picturesque. From its intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens in harmony with the chateau architecture, the dramatic landscape design transforms the environment into a glorious landmark that brings collective delight to the community residents. (This project was managed by Mr. Hostetler when he was affiliated with HZS.)

Above: The pedestrian garden path is lined with thousands of up-lit bubblers that dramatically define the cobblestone paths connecting the estates within the luxury chateau community.
Photo: Shanghai Roadking

Shanghai Gemdale Tianjing, Shanghai, China

The design approach for the Sheshan Tianjing development was to create a visually appealing, conservation-style landscape with an ecologically-informed urban planting scheme for residents to enjoy year round. A regenerative design strategy was implemented to transform the site into a living system, offering ecological aspects that interconnect numerous existing natural areas and conservation lands. (This project was managed by Mr. Hostetler when he was affiliated with HZS.)

Above: This terraced garden design of outdoor rooms encourages residents to engage nature and enjoy the ponds, cascades, rain gardens and lush native environments. The terracing also acts as a flood buffer for the river, which is adjacent to a nature preserve.
Photo: Chad Ingraham

Influential, innovative and progressive, Hostetler Design Worldwide, LLC (HDW) is a prolific landscape architecture design practice lead by Scott Hostetler, president/CEO/chief designer. HDW's approach to design is responsive to location and culture, which is so much a part of Hostetler's nearly 30-year career and creative heritage. Scott Hostetler previously founded Hostetler Zhang Studer (HZS), with offices in Atlanta and Shanghai, but has since sold that ownership. Some HZS projects are included in this layout.

As seen in LASN magazine, October 2016.