Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Master Planning & Landscape Architecture Solutions
Since 1997, Sean K Simms Planners, Landscape Architects has established itself as a premier master planning and landscape architecture firm with offices in Kansas City and Dubai. Our team specializes in creating immersive environments that prioritize guest experience through collaborative design processes. With expertise in large-scale mixed-use developments, destination entertainment, and hospitality projects, we have executed over $1 billion in global developments across 40+ countries. Our approach integrates sustainability principles by designing spaces that evolve positively over time while maintaining economic viability. Led by founder Sean K. Simms, a globally recognized landscape architect with projects in 50+ countries, we provide continuous design leadership from concept to completion.Our services span site evaluation, land-use planning, hardscape design, water feature aesthetics, and on-site construction observation. We emphasize cross-disciplinary collaboration to harness creative energy from diverse sources, ensuring superior project outcomes. Our portfolio includes iconic projects like Atlantis The Royal at Palm Jumeirah and Southern Dunes Resort, demonstrating our capability in luxury residential and hospitality environments. Committed to innovation, we utilize acrylic pool technology and integrate dramatic water features to enhance user experiences. Licensed in six U.S. states and CLARB-certified, our team maintains membership in professional organizations like ASLA and ULI to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
Services
Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Water Features Design
Sustainable Development
Construction Observation
Resort Development
Luxury Residential Design
Destination Entertainment Planning
International Project Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in global hospitality and mixed-use developments
- Projects completed in over 50 countries across six continents
- Integrated collaborative design process with multidisciplinary teams
- Sustainability-focused approach balancing environmental and economic factors
- Comprehensive services from concept design to construction observation
Services
Master Planning
Sean K Simms Planners, Landscape Architects provides comprehensive master planning services for large-scale developments. Our process includes site evaluation, land-use planning, and conceptual design for mixed-use, hospitality, and residential projects. With expertise in 30+ countries, we create functional layouts that balance economic viability with environmental sustainability while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Landscape Architecture
Our full-service landscape architecture offerings include detailed design documentation and construction observation. We specialize in hardscape layout, water feature aesthetics, site lighting, and irrigation design. Our team creates immersive environments that enhance user experiences through thoughtful integration of natural and built elements in luxury resort and residential settings.
Water Features Design
We design dramatic water features that serve as focal points in luxury developments. Our expertise includes acrylic pool construction for private terraces with panoramic views. These features combine technical innovation with artistic elements to create memorable guest experiences while ensuring structural integrity and maintenance efficiency in high-end hospitality environments.
Sustainable Development
Our sustainability approach creates environments that improve over time. We integrate eco-friendly practices with economic considerations to deliver long-term value. This includes site-specific solutions that enhance natural ecosystems while maintaining commercial viability for large-scale resort and mixed-use developments across diverse global locations.
International Project Coordination
We manage complex international projects through effective team coordination across multiple locations. Our experience spans 50+ countries, enabling seamless execution of culturally sensitive designs. This includes adapting to local regulations while maintaining consistent design standards for luxury developments in diverse geographic and climatic conditions.
People
Sean K. Simms
President
Sean Simms is a CLARB-certified landscape architect with 25+ years of experience in global resort development. Licensed in six U.S. states, he has led projects in 50+ countries totaling over $1 billion. His expertise spans concept design to construction observation for luxury hospitality and mixed-use developments worldwide.
Questions
What types of projects does Sean K Simms Planners, Landscape Architects specialize in?
We specialize in luxury hospitality, mixed-use developments, and high-end residential projects globally, including resorts, private residences, and destination entertainment complexes.
How many countries have your projects been completed in?
Our team has executed projects in over 50 countries across six continents, with current operations in Kansas City and Dubai.
What makes your design approach unique?
We focus on creating immersive environments through collaborative design processes that integrate sustainability principles and prioritize guest experiences in every project.
Do you handle both design and construction phases?
Yes, we provide full-service offerings from initial concept design through construction documentation and on-site observation for all project types.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We create evolving environments that balance ecological benefits with economic viability, incorporating site-specific solutions that enhance natural ecosystems in all developments.
How can I engage Sean K Simms Planners, Landscape Architects for a project?
Contact us through our Kansas City or Dubai offices to discuss your project needs and receive a customized proposal for master planning services.
