Pro Landscaper 30 under 30 : The Next Generation - Yuwei Chen
Pro Landscaper 30 under 30 - Yuwei Chen
epd Landscape is delighted to announce that Yuwei Chen has been named among Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026, recognising emerging talent and achievement across the landscaping industry.
The annual initiative celebrates professionals aged 30 and under who are making a positive contribution to the landscape sector through their work, ambition and commitment to the industry.
Celebrating Yuwei Chen:
Yuwei is a Licentiate Landscape Architect at epd Landscape, contributing to a range of landscape architecture projects across the UK. Her work explores the relationship between people, nature and the built environment, with a particular interest in ecological enhancement, biodiversity, sustainable drainage and inclusive public spaces.
At epd Landscape, Yuwei has contributed to projects including Talbot Place, Priory Park, Living Quarry and Rufford Abbey Natural Playground. His work has received recognition through international design competitions and landscape awards, including Award of Excellence, World Landscape Architecture in Analysis and Planning Category for Living Quarry, and second place in Category B – Realised Projects at the 2026 IFLA Europe Students and Young Professionals Competition for Talbot Place.
Yuwei’s recognition also reflects his commitment to developing thoughtful, landscape-led design approaches that respond to environmental challenges while enhancing the experience of the people who use and enjoy these spaces.
Looking ahead:
Being named among the 2026 30 Under 30 cohort marks an important milestone in Yuwei’s professional journey. It recognises her achievements to date and her continued ambition to contribute to the future of landscape architecture.
