Emese

Koltai

Landscape Architect & Garden Designer

Crafting
timeless
landscapes.

by Emese Koltai

Emese Koltai

My Philosophy

My work emphasizes plant ecology and ecosystem restoration, transforming spaces into thriving urban green corridors. I believe that a garden is a living, breathing entity that connects architecture with wild, untamed nature.

Through nature-based planting systems and phytoremediation, I don't just design gardens; I create sustainable environments that actively contribute to urban biodiversity and long-term ecological balance.

4

Major Awards

7+

Years Experience

The Journey

2019
Ireland & Nature-Based Roots
2019

Ireland & Nature-Based Roots

My journey began with an internship at Doyle Landscapes in Ireland, which laid the practical foundation of my career. This evolved into an ongoing freelance collaboration, where I continue to develop nature-based planting plans and manage projects.

2020
Educational Excellence
2020

Educational Excellence

Graduated as a Landscape & Garden Engineer (BSc), followed by an MA at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. My award-winning thesis focused on plant ecology, phytoremediation, and urban green corridors.

2021
Leading Urban Projects
2021

Leading Urban Projects

Joined Objekt Landscape Architecture as a Project Leader. I led concepts through construction for parks, kindergartens, and castle gardens, contributing to urban biodiversity with nature-based planting systems.

2024
Gaspar Garden
2024

Gaspar Garden

Partnering with Gaspar Garden as a freelance Garden Designer alongside my primary role. I create highly detailed, nature-focused planting proposals for private clients and coordinate directly with gardeners for pristine on-site implementation.

Professional Trajectory

Experience

2024 — Present
Freelance Garden Designer
Gaspar Garden
2021 — Present
Project Leader Landscape Architect
Objekt Landscape Architecture
2019
Freelance Designer (Former Intern)
Doyle Landscapes, Ireland

Education & Credentials

2020 — 2022
Landscape Architect & Garden Designer MA.
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2016 — 2020
Landscape and Garden Engineer BSc.
Szent István University

Ready to start your
journey?

The next chapter of our story could be the landscape we design for you. Let's create something timeless together.