The studio
Four decades of landscape experience,
carried forward by a new generation.
The practice began in 1985 with Juan José Cordero, a Costa Rican pioneer landscaper whose knowledge was formed through decades of direct work with tropical plants, gardens and the land.
Today, his son Fadrique has joined the family business to relaunch PLANTAE and strengthen the structure behind the work. Juan José leads the botanical vision and technical direction of each landscape, while Fadrique oversees project development, client relationships, operations and administration.
We remain a family-run studio by conviction. Each project is approached with close attention to climate, architecture, use, maintenance and the way a garden will mature over time. Our purpose is not simply to install plants, but to create landscapes that feel grounded, coherent and inseparable from their place.
Lineage
Juan José Cordero
More than forty years working directly with tropical plants, gardens and the Costa Rican landscape. His knowledge comes from the field: observing how plants grow, adapt and belong to a place.
Fadrique Cordero
Joined PLANTAE to give new structure and direction to the family practice. He leads the studio's development, client experience, operations and the relaunch of the brand.