February 26, 2025
Hotel Designs
By Meghan Taylor

Hotel Designs in conversation with Philip Jaffa, Partner and Design Director Coopers Hill

Philip Jaffa, Partner & Design Director, Coopers Hill
Philip Jaffa, Partner and Design Director, Coopers Hill

The merger of Scape Design and Coopers Hill marks a defining moment in hospitality landscape architecture, creating the industry’s first truly global practice.

Speaking with Hotel Designs, Philip Jaffa discusses how the newly formed global practice is expanding its reach while staying rooted in a nature-led design philosophy. Philip reflects on creating meaningful landscapes that balance global expertise with a strong sense of place.

“In the context of landscape design, true luxury is about space. It’s about creating environments where people can breathe, reconnect, and feel at ease.” – Philip Jaffa, Partner & Design Director, Coopers Hill. 

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