Independent Landscape & Public Realm Consultancy
About
Riptide Global is an independent consultancy platform led by Michael Patte, a French landscape architect with international experience across Europe, China, the GCC, and the Middle East.The practice focuses on the strategic role of landscape in shaping cities, destinations, public realms, and climate-responsive environments.Riptide Global works at the intersection of design leadership, landscape strategy, cultural identity, and arid-climate resilience — helping clients and project teams move from vision to strong, coherent, and deliverable landscape outcomes.
Consultancy Services
Landscape StrategyDesign DirectionConcept ReviewPublic Realm & Destination AdvisoryClimate-Responsive DesignClient-Side Support
Landscape Strategy
Strategic advice for landscape-led developments, public realm frameworks, destination projects, and large-scale urban environments.
Concept Review
Independent review of landscape concepts, public realm proposals, and design packages to strengthen identity, performance, and deliverability.
Public Realm & Destination Advisory
Support for projects where landscape is central to experience, value creation, urban identity, and long-term user engagement.
Climate-Responsive Design
Specialist thinking for arid cities, heat mitigation, passive cooling, water-sensitive design, shaded environments, and resilient landscape systems.
Client-Side Support
Landscape expertise for developers, institutions, and project owners who need senior design input, design governance, briefing, or consultant coordination.