Hanazaki Paisagismo

What Hanazaki Paisagismo does

Hanazaki Paisagismo is a Brazilian landscape architecture firm founded in 1999 by Alex Hanazaki and headquartered in São Paulo's Jardim Paulistano neighborhood. The firm offers end-to-end landscape architecture services — from initial concept and design development through to garden planting execution — delivered by an in-house team of more than 30 professionals including landscape architects, designers, agricultural engineers, and agronomists. It serves a mix of residential, hospitality, corporate, public, and cultural clients, with flagship projects including Hotel Carmel Taíba (~12,000 m²), Japan House São Paulo (with Kengo Kuma), Roca São Paulo Gallery, and the Helbor Jardins development.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and deeply collaborative: projects are typically co-developed with leading Brazilian and international architecture firms (Jacobsen, Bernardes, Armentano, Marcelo Franco, Studio Guilherme Torres, Passarelli, Kengo Kuma, MNMA, Fernanda Marques, Aflalo Gasperini), and international projects are delivered through local suppliers and partners rather than permanent foreign offices. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees on a project basis; no public pricing, recurring subscription, or productized revenue streams are disclosed. Marketing relies on a curated project portfolio website, an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), and participation in design exhibitions such as Casa Cor.

Hanazaki Paisagismo is privately held and founder-owned, with Alex Hanazaki as principal leader and a small management team (Financial Administrative Director, Board Member, Project Coordinator, Planting Coordinator). The firm holds international recognition from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) London, has been featured in architecture and landscape publications, and operates as a boutique design practice with no external investment, subsidiaries, or public-market presence.

Name

Hanazaki Paisagismo

Legal name

Hanazaki Paisagismo

Website

https://hanazaki.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hanazaki Paisagismo is a São Paulo-based landscape architecture firm founded in 1999, offering end-to-end design and garden planting execution for residential, hospitality, corporate, and cultural clients in Brazil and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Garden planting execution
• Outdoor space design
• Residential landscape design
• Hospitality landscape design

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Design and Execution: Full-service landscape architecture from initial concept to final garden planting execution, serving residential gardens to large public and corporate spaces. International projects supported through local suppliers and partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hanazaki Paisagismo is a landscape architecture firm that designs and executes outdoor environments, from residential gardens to large public and corporate spaces. The firm's team of architects, landscape architects, and agronomists participates in every stage from conception, development, and monitoring to the in-house execution of garden planting. For international projects, the firm provides remote support through local suppliers and partners.

Product overview

Hanazaki Paisagismo is a landscape architecture firm offering a unified set of services centered on landscape design and garden planting execution. The core offering consists of landscape architecture design services (creating outdoor spaces from residential gardens to corporate and public spaces) and a dedicated garden planting execution team in Brazil. For international projects, the firm provides remote support through local partners. Notable project types include hotel landscapes, residential gardens, cultural spaces (Japan House SP, Roca São Paulo Gallery), and participation in Casa Cor exhibitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture Design Services Comprehensive landscape architecture design services that create outdoor spaces integrating nature and urban environments, serving residential gardens, hospitality projects, corporate spaces, and large public environments. Engaging with property developers, hospitality operators, cultural institutions, and private residential clients.
• Garden Planting Execution Complete garden planting execution in Brazil carried out by an in-house specialized team including architects, agricultural engineers, and gardeners, ensuring quality and harmony from design through completion. For international projects, the firm provides remote support through local suppliers and partners contracted by the client.
• International Projects Support Global landscape project support through local suppliers, overseeing plant species selection and execution for international projects outside Brazil, including projects in the United States and Japan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 successful projects including international work in USA and partnerships with global architecture firms

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jacobsen ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Abórea Vista Jardim Europa residential project in São Paulo, involving architecture and landscape integration for Benx incorporation.
• Bernardes ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Jardim VLA project in Atherton, California, USA - international residential landscape collaboration.
• Marcelo Franco ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on Hotel Carmel Taíba (12,000 m² outdoor areas) and Jardim CLV projects in São Paulo.
• Armentano ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Hotel Carmel 2 project in Icaraizinho, CE, hospitality landscape design.
• Vicente Montano and João ArmentanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Hay Itaim residential project combining landscape rationality with architecture.
• Kengo KumacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan House São Paulo project featuring sensory garden with oriental plants for Japanese cultural initiative.
• Roberto Burle Marx Heritage PlazacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoca São Paulo Gallery project integrating landscape with Roberto Burle Marx designed plaza, maintaining design continuity.
• Passarelli ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJardim DSF project in Porto Feliz, SP with photography by Fernando Guerra.
• Studio Guilherme TorrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidencial A Mata project collaboration on residential development in São Paulo.
• Marcelo Franco ArquitetoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for Hotel Carmel Taíba project at Praia da Taíba, CE.
• Casa CorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation in Casa Cor design exhibitions (2016, 2017, 2023) showcasing landscape installations.
• Sabella Arquitetura and Estúdio NY 18minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJardim RRB project in Bragança Paulista with NY 18 and Sabella Arquitetura.
• MNMA ArquiteturacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJardim DAB project in Trancoso, BA with focus on regional architectural integration.
• Fernanda Marques Arquitetura and Aflalo GasperinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelbor Jardins project collaboration with Fernanda Marques Arquitetura and Aflalo Gasperini.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rosa Kliass Paisagismo: São Paulo-based landscape architecture firm with similar boutique scale and focus on premium residential and urban projects. Directly competes for the same São Paulo luxury residential client base.
• Benedito Abbud Arquitetura Paisagística: Long-established Brazilian landscape architecture firm with comparable project mix across residential, commercial, and corporate developments. Overlapping target market and architectural style make it a direct competitor for Brazilian landscape commissions.
• Piet Oudolf: Dutch garden and landscape designer internationally recognized for naturalistic planting design. Comparable in founder-driven brand, international recognition, and premium project positioning, though more specialized in planting design than full landscape architecture.
• Gil Fiaschi Paisagismo: Brazilian landscape architecture practice with comparable boutique positioning and focus on sophisticated residential and commercial projects. Overlaps directly with Hanazaki on segment and geography.
• Burle Marx & Cia: Brazilian landscape architecture firm carrying the legacy of Roberto Burle Marx, the country's most iconic landscape architect. Most directly comparable to Hanazaki in geography, project type (luxury residential, hospitality, cultural), and positioning as a nationally celebrated boutique practice.

Emerging players

• Stoss Landscape Urbanism: U.S.-based landscape architecture and urban design practice with international award recognition. Operates in the same boutique-to-mid category as Hanazaki and serves as a comparable for international recognition trajectory.

Regional players

• Studio Laura Santos Paisagismo: Brazilian landscape architecture firm with comparable boutique scale and focus on residential and corporate projects. Operates in same regional market with similar positioning to Hanazaki.

Broad incumbents

• OLIN: U.S.-based landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm with comparable focus on high-quality public and private commissions. Similar project typologies but materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• James Corner Field Operations: Internationally acclaimed landscape architecture and urban design firm behind projects such as the High Line. Comparable in international recognition and design ambition but operates at significantly larger scale and on infrastructure-scale commissions.
• SWA Group: Large U.S.-based landscape architecture and urban design firm with global project reach. Operates in the same design category as Hanazaki but at materially larger scale, providing both competitive benchmark and aspirational comparison for international expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlexHanazakiPaisagismo
• Instagraminstagram.com/alexhanazaki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paisagismo-alex-hanazaki

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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