Stephen Richards is a Partner at Gillespies with over 30 years of experience delivering complex, high-profile projects across the UK and internationally. His approach harnesses the power of nature’s networks, the interconnected systems of water, soil, plants and people, to design healthier, more resilient cities that help rebalance the relationship between people and planet.

His approach combines climate-resilient planting, sustainable water management, active travel routes and adaptable public space to support biodiversity and long-term urban resilience. From the expansive rooftop landscape at Google’s King’s Cross campus to the richly layered public realm at Elephant Park, Stephen’s work shows how ecological design can be embedded at every level of the built environment.