Landscape Architecture & Planting Design
Rewild Landscape — Landscape and Planting Design Studio
Refined, naturalistic landscapes shaped by ecology, beauty, and the sensory experience of place.
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Projects
A24 Headquarters Terraces
New York, NY — 2026
144 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY — 2024-2025
Rewilding in the Cotswolds
Long Compton, England — Ongoing
The Rink's Summer Garden, Rockefeller Center
New York, USA — 2020
Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center
New York, NY — 2020-Present
Cartier SoHo Terrace
SoHo, NYC — 2023
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What We Do
Landscape Architecture
Full-service landscape architecture for residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural projects, rooted in ecology, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place.
Learn More02Garden Design
Refined garden design shaped by beauty, seasonality, ecology, and sensory experience.
Learn More03Planting Design
Naturalistic planting design that brings together beauty, biodiversity, seasonality, and long-term performance.
Learn More04Ecological Landscape Design
Landscape design that supports biodiversity, pollinators, soil health, and ecological resilience without sacrificing beauty or refinement.
Learn More05Rewilding and Revegetation
Rewilding and revegetation strategies that restore ecological function while creating landscapes of richness, atmosphere, and place.
Learn More06Residential Landscape Design
High-end residential landscape design for gardens, rooftops, courtyards, and estates shaped by beauty, ecology, and lifestyle.
Learn More07Hospitality Landscape Design
Landscape design for hotels, restaurants, retreats, and hospitality spaces where atmosphere, identity, and guest experience matter.
Learn More08Commercial and Retail Landscape Design
Commercial and retail landscapes that elevate experience, reinforce brand identity, and create a memorable sense of place.
Learn More09Cultural and Institutional Landscapes
Landscape design for cultural and institutional spaces that require identity, public presence, and long-term performance.
Learn More10Rooftop, Terrace, and Courtyard Design
Urban landscape design for rooftops, terraces, and courtyards with a strong emphasis on planting, privacy, atmosphere, and architectural integration.
Learn More11Master Planning
Long-range landscape planning for estates, hospitality properties, and multi-phase sites requiring vision, structure, and ecological coherence.
Learn More12Plant Sourcing and Procurement
Intentional sourcing of exceptional plant material to ensure beauty, quality, and alignment with the design vision.
Learn More13Installation Review and Plant Placement
Hands-on site involvement during installation to refine composition, guide plant placement, and ensure continuity with the design intent.
Learn More14Landscape Stewardship
Ongoing guidance as the landscape matures, with seasonal refinement, editing, and stewardship over time.
Learn More15Realization Oversight
Direct involvement during realization to maintain clarity, coherence, and fidelity to the original landscape vision.
Learn More16Landscape Advisory
Flexible consulting for architects, interior designers, developers, and property owners seeking clarity, refinement, and ecological perspective.
Learn More17Planting Strategy Consulting
Focused consulting on planting direction, palettes, ecological opportunity, and overall landscape character.
Learn More18Design Review for Architects and Designers
A collaborative review service for architects and designers seeking a refined landscape perspective within a broader design team.
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Rewild Design
Landscape and planting design from concept through construction documentation.
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Rewild Plus
Implementation, stewardship, revegetation, and regulatory compliance for mature landscapes.
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Rewild Advisory
B2B consultation on rewilding, native species, and horticulture for architecture and landscape architecture firms.
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Our Philosophy
“Beauty and biodiversity are inseparable. We create landscapes that awaken the senses, restore ecological richness, and deepen the experience of place.”
— Marie Salembier, Founder & Principal Designer
About the StudioFrequently Asked
About Rewild Landscape
What is Rewild Landscape?
Rewild Landscape is a woman-led landscape architecture and planting design studio founded in January 2021 by Marie Salembier, based in New York City and Sagaponack in the Hamptons. The studio designs residential, hospitality, and cultural landscapes rooted in ecological intelligence, naturalistic planting, and rewilding principles. Rewild Landscape evolved from Watson Salembier, the practice Salembier co-founded with landscape designer Julia Watson.
What is rewilding in landscape design?
Rewilding in landscape design means integrating ecological principles — biodiversity, native planting, pollinator support, habitat creation, and soil health — into designed environments. Rather than purely ornamental horticulture, rewilded landscapes restore layered plant communities and ecological function while retaining beauty, atmosphere, and strong compositional structure. The result is a refined landscape that supports pollinators, birds, and soil biota without sacrificing design intent.
Where does Rewild Landscape work?
Rewild Landscape works primarily in New York City, the Hamptons (including East Hampton, Sagaponack, Bridgehampton, and Southampton), and across the Northeast United States, with select international projects in France and elsewhere. Notable work includes the Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center, the Cartier SoHo Terrace, The Surrey Hotel terrace, and residential estates across Long Island and Connecticut.
Who is Marie Salembier?
Marie Salembier is a French-trained landscape architect and horticulturist, founder and principal designer of Rewild Landscape. She previously co-founded Watson Salembier with landscape designer Julia Watson in 2020. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Dezeen, CN Traveller, Haute Living, and Rockefeller Center Magazine, and focuses on creating lush, ecologically intelligent landscapes that evolve beautifully over time.
What services does Rewild Landscape offer?
Rewild Landscape offers three categories of service. Rewild Design handles full landscape and planting design from concept through construction documentation. Rewild Plus provides implementation, seasonal stewardship, revegetation, and regulatory compliance for mature landscapes. Rewild Advisory offers hourly and retainer consultation on rewilding, native species, and horticulture for architecture and landscape architecture firms.
How is Rewild Landscape different from a traditional landscape architect?
Rewild Landscape combines the rigor of traditional landscape architecture — site analysis, spatial composition, construction documentation — with an ecological-first approach that treats biodiversity, soil health, and long-term stewardship as core design drivers, not afterthoughts. The studio stays involved as each landscape matures, guiding its care and seasonal evolution so the landscape becomes more resonant and ecologically valuable over time.
What is the connection between Rewild Landscape and Watson Salembier?
Rewild Landscape is the studio Marie Salembier founded in January 2021 as the continuation of Watson Salembier, the landscape design studio she co-founded with landscape designer Julia Watson in 2020. Watson Salembier rose to prominence for rewilding projects at Rockefeller Center and hospitality spaces across New York. Under Marie Salembier’s sole leadership, Rewild Landscape deepens that focus on rewilding, biodiversity, and ecological design; her work from before 2021 is credited to her personally.
Has Rewild Landscape worked on Rockefeller Center?
Yes. Marie Salembier designed the rewilded American meadow installation in the Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center, covered by Dezeen in 2020 when she practiced as Watson Salembier, and Rewild Landscape has continued seasonal installations there since 2021. The work reimagined the historic ornamental gardens as layered native plant communities supporting pollinators and biodiversity. The Rockefeller Center projects are featured on the studio’s Projects page.
What publications have featured Rewild Landscape?
Rewild Landscape and its predecessor Watson Salembier have been featured in The New York Times (144 Vanderbilt Avenue landscape, 2024), Forbes (Cartier SoHo boutique terrace, 2023), Dezeen (Rockefeller Center American Meadow 2020, Cotswolds retreat 2021), Haute Living (Cartier SoHo 2023), Condé Nast Traveller (Best British Houses to Rent, 2021), Goodee (Watson Salembier profile), and Rockefeller Center Magazine (rewilding feature). The full press list is on the Press page.
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For high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, or cultural landscape projects in NYC, the Hamptons, Upstate NY, CT, and internationally.