about us

who we are

Sharp Design is a Dubai-based landscape architectural design consultancy offering the benefit of 25+ years of international high-profile experience in the design and construction of a broad range of project types from parks and resorts to complex urban mixed-use projects featuring high-quality, innovative public realm.

what we do

Our core business is landscape architectural design consultancy and collaboration.

In the emerging post-pandemic market, flexibility and efficiency are increasingly important to all participants in the design process. Our ability to craft a scope of work around your needs and provide exactly the service you need when you need it gives you the flexibility and efficiency you need.

The services we provide include:

landscape architectural design
master planning strategy and vision
public realm design
open space network planning
parks and recreation design
streetscape design
hospitality landscape design
institutional landscape design
residential landscape design
commercial landscape design
mixed-use landscape design
landscape art / public art
peer review
technical review
qualified expert witness (USA)
design management
project representation
workshops and charrettes
seminars / public speaking

the principals

Don Sharp

Catherine Sharp

Landscape Design Director Don Sharp is a seasoned professional Landscape Architect with a broad range of international experience in the design, management and construction supervision of complex urban projects featuring high-quality, innovative public realm design and construction.

Don has dual U.S. and Irish (E.U.) citizenship. He is a Registered Landscape Architect (USA) and a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (UK).

Don is responsible for all phases of Landscape Architectural practice at SDS, including consultation, peer review, design and design direction, technical design, design management, project management, and construction observation and design support.

Email Don at dsharp@sharp-design.co

Catherine Sharp

General Manager Catherine Sharp has over 10 years of experience in property development (Land Securities, Lendlease) in corporate communications and IT where, among other accomplishments, she conceived and managed the design and implementation of LandSec’s first corporate intranet.

Catherine also has 10+ years as an independent fashion designer, founding the brands PhD in London and IMNSHO in Shanghai, where she was a founding partner of Humble (HK) Ltd. She is a British citizen.

As Founder and General Manager of SDS, Catherine is responsible for the overall administration of the business including strategy, finance, HR, IT, and corporate communications.

Email Catherine at csharp@sharp-design.com