Outdoor Amenities

We design functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that enhance community well-being and encourage recreation, social interaction, and connection with nature.

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Outdoor Amenities as Catalysts for Wellbeing and Planetary Health

At Nadi Group, we believe that the design of outdoor spaces has the power to transform lives and regenerate the planet. Our approach to outdoor amenity design goes beyond aesthetics or recreation — it’s about creating immersive, health-forward environments that foster physical vitality, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and ecological balance.

In a world facing rising mental health challenges, sedentary lifestyles, urban loneliness, and climate instability, outdoor spaces are no longer luxuries — they are essential urban infrastructure. We design next-generation outdoor amenities that serve as public health assets, climate buffers, and community anchors.

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Designing for Longevity, Connection, and Purpose

We see outdoor spaces as the interface between people and the planet. By blending biophilic design, behavior psychology, environmental science, and spatial innovation, we shape environments that invite people to move, breathe, connect, and thrive.

Our Outdoor Amenity Design Philosophy Centers Around:

Holistic Human Health
Our designs are rooted in research linking green space access to lower stress levels, improved cardiovascular health, enhanced cognitive performance, and longer life expectancy. We design to encourage movement, mindfulness, and micro-social interactions across all ages and abilities.

Climate-Responsive Environments
Outdoor amenities are not only places of retreat, but also frontline tools for climate adaptation. We integrate shade, cooling strategies, stormwater management, pollinator habitats, and urban forestry to create spaces that mitigate heat islands, improve air quality, and support biodiversity.

Social Infrastructure
We prioritize spaces that foster connection and inclusion — from intergenerational playgrounds and healing gardens to contemplative spaces, community gardens, outdoor work lounges, and active living corridors.

Future-Facing Materials & Technology:
Our designs incorporate adaptive materials, sensor-based lighting, interactive installations, and data-driven maintenance systems to ensure safety, beauty, and performance in all conditions.

Movement as Medicine:
Whether through integrated walking loops, mobility circuits, yoga decks, or trail networks, our designs make physical activity intuitive and joyful. We design for preventative health, mobility equity, and lifelong wellness.

Spaces that Regenerate People and the Planet:
Every square meter of outdoor space holds the potential to deliver ecological value and human renewal. At Nadi Group, we design outdoor amenities that:Capture and filter stormwaterSequester carbon through soil and planting systemsEnhance urban cooling and thermal comfortReconnect communities to nature, land, and seasonal cyclesPromote mental clarity, emotional resilience, and social trustThese aren't just parks, plazas, or courtyards — they’re living systems that heal.

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The Value of Thoughtfully Designed Outdoor Amenities

Investing in next-generation outdoor amenities offers tangible benefits:

Healthier Residents and Tenants: Reduced healthcare costs, increased workplace productivity, and stronger community cohesion.

Stronger Real Estate Performance: Increased lease rates, tenant retention, and property value uplift.

Resilient Infrastructure: Multi-functional spaces that support both people and the planet under extreme weather conditions.

Cultural and Civic Identity: Places that reflect shared values, celebrate heritage, and invite meaningful use.

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Global Insight, Local Grounding

With work across diverse climates and cultures, Nadi Group designs outdoor amenities that are globally informed yet locally attuned — reflecting the traditions, aspirations, and environmental realities of each place.

We collaborate with public agencies, private developers, Indigenous communities, and health-focused institutions to deliver resilient outdoor environments that uplift entire districts and add measurable value to the people they serve.

Client Testimonials

Hear directly from those who have partnered with the Nadi Group and see the impact of our expertise on their projects.

"It has been a pleasure working with Nadi Group team on our mixed use development. Their attention to detail, professionalism and diligence turned our project from dream to concept and now to reality. Their design was sustainable and beautiful, while also being functional and economical. With their continued support and expertise, we could successfully navigate the City of Winnipeg, overcome obstacles, and have obtained the necessary approvals. It would not have been possible without them. We cannot say enough good things about Emeka, Malvin and the entire team at Nadi Group. We highly recommend them."

Paige Peach

Industrial Park on Dugald Road

"Emeka and Uchenna gave so much of their strategic thinking, design vision, and technical expertise, making our wellness retreat expansion a phenomenal experience and huge business success! We've experienced first-hand their authenticity and collaborativeness. Access to their netowrk also contributed to funding sourcing and strategic management partners. The Nadi Group has truly helped elevate our glamping business to the next level, and we've become close personal friends in the process! Great people all around."

Seth Bolt

Bolt Farm Treehouse

"I've worked with Emeka on the visioning, design and development of the four neighbourhoods of Bridgwater since 2004. I was a very demanding client, but Emeka and his team rose to the challenge and handled the evolving project(s) with professionalism, creativity and grace. I do not know of a landscape architect and master planner I would rather work with. I am now retired but still keep in touch with Emeka. I would recommend his services to any serious and visionary land developer."

James Gallagher

Bridgwater Centre

"Dreamscape has been a lifetime passion of mine. Emeka's team at Nadi Group have an amazing tallent for understanding my vision. Their knowledge of multiple aspects of eco-friendly, sustainable, regenerative and hi-tech architecture, urban design and engineering, taught me a whole bunch and crystalized my vision without making me feel naive. They are really a creative and collaborative bunch, and I couldn't have gotten this far without their help. I would recommend the Nadi Group to anyone looking to attempt something big and visionary!"

Anthony Pincho

Dreamscape One

“The Nadi Group provided valuable insight in assessing a development opportunity for an outdoor visitor accommodation project. We needed expertise to provide conceptual planning. Nadi Group were professional, extremely knowledgeable about the market and trends, provided excellent analysis and reporting and were cognizant of all deliverable timelines. As a team, they provide full-service consulting and understand the outdoor RV and camping business inside and out. I highly recommend their services.”

Marian Olin

Santa Cruz Harbor

“For over two decades our firm has worked closely with Donald C. Westphal Associates, relying on their 50-year expertise in RV park and campground land planning and design. Time and time again, Don has proven to be the ‘master’ of RV park planning, seamlessly building on our feasibility studies and market assessments to deliver fantastic results for our clients. As Westphal Associates (now Nadi Group) transitions to the next generation of RV park design and consulting, we are excited to have Emeka Nnadi and the Nadi Group as our exclusive land planning and design partner—building on the proven land planning legacy with enhanced services including detailed outdoor amenity, camping and architectural design for today’s and tomorrow’s campers.”

Jayne Cohen

Campground Consulting Group

"Manitoba Housing’s Land Development Branch has utilized the services of the Nadi Group team for almost 15 years in the development of the Bridgwater Neighborhoods, a 1400-acre development in the southwest of Winnipeg. Nadi Design understands the vision, and process of the Bridgwater development. Nadi Design has provided critical planning, urban design and landscape architectural expertise. Nadi Group has a thoughtful, resourceful and passionate team that provides cost effective and client-focused options within the project; always giving us the technical and design input we needed to make informed decisions. Turnaround time in deliverables is top notch and the team is consistent in their approach to maintaining project and service integrity. In addition, the team is innovative and talented problem solvers."

Jamie Patrick

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

"We at Discovery Homes appreciate the way Nadi Group conducts their business. They exemplify how to manage architectural guidelines for development in a way that beautifully maintains the overarching architectural vision, while also being customer-friendly. As coordinator of Selections and Approvals at Discovery, it is very important to have someone that I can connect with directly and on time when questions or issues arise with a build. This reason is why I am so grateful to have Malvin Soh as my contact at Nadi Group. I know he is just a phone call away and will work with me to achieve a design that my clients will love and that will blend beautifully with the already beautiful design of the Bridgwater development. Thank you to Malvin and Nadi Group for all that you do to help us, as builders, create the dream homes our customers desire!"

Murray Soko

Discovery Homes Ltd.

At Nadi Group, we’re designing outdoor spaces that endure — not just physically, but emotionally and culturally.

Spaces that make people feel alive, seen, grounded, and inspired. Spaces that bring joy, promote healing, and build legacy.

The future of great design isn’t just vertical — it’s open-air, green, regenerative, and shared.Let’s reimagine the potential of outdoor amenities — as places that elevate human potential and restore the natural systems we depend on.

Let’s Design an Innovative Outdoor Amenity, Together!

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