Desmond Ho

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Desmond Ho
Desmond Ho during an interview in 2016.jpg
Ho in 2016
Born (1961-12-29) 29 December 1961 (age 61)
Malacca, Malaysia
Occupation(s) Landscape designer
Horticulture specialist
Author
Years active1991–present

Desmond Ho (born 29 December 1961) is a landscape designer and horticulture specialist based in Malaysia. [1] He is responsible for initiating the Malaysian theme garden. It is called Neo Nusantara and reflects Malaysia's cultural heritage. [2] [3] His Malaysian garden concept has been recognized in Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, and New Zealand. [1] He shared his knowledge and experiences through public press by becoming the columnist for New Straits Times , The Star, and Berita Harian , appearing in local shows such as Casa Impian and wrote a guidebook titled Desmond Ho's Guide to Beautiful Home Gardens published by MPH Group. [4] [5]

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Early life

Desmond Ho was born into a Peranakan family in Malacca, Malaysia on 29 December 1961. He then worked in advertising, sales and printing jobs before starting exploring terrariums for sales. [5]

Career

He started off by designing and building terrariums, then starting a garden centre called Terra Garden. [5] Back in 1998, Terra Garden began by selling Potted Plants before he created the Malaysian garden concept that is based primarily on Malaysia's culture and craft as its distinct feature. [6]

It added a new element to Malaysian identity through public landscaping as it reflects the history, art, and traditions of all cultures belonging in Malaysian society. [7] [8] His own house was built to be a modern-day village house that uses mostly ancient Malaya heritage with modern practicality. [9]

All of its natural elements have cultural meaning. [10] The patio has a Minangkabau outline with the tier decking which portray a traditional Malay verandah(pangkin); traditional Malaysian water pot called a tempayan; [11] lighting inspired by the shape of banana flower (jantung pisang); and ceramic water feature of dayang bunting. [11] Its lattice mimic the pattern of kain pelikat and batik patterned screens. [12] It is a design concept in Malaysia that engages with the five senses approach, sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste in the designs. [12] [13]

List of awards

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References

  1. 1 2 "Desmond Ho". The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Mah, Kenny. "Bringing the beautiful outdoors... indoors!". Malay Mail. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Bringing the Outside, In". The One Academy. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "New book to help readers build charming home gardens". The Star. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 Ho, Desmond Lai Seng (2013). Desmond Ho's Guide to Beautiful Home Gardens. Malaysia: MPH Group Publishing Sdn Bhd. p. 13. ISBN   978-967-415-164-5.
  6. ↑ A Beauty That Reaches Out. Sunday Star: 11 February 2001
  7. ↑ "Terra Garden Sdn Bhd". MATRADE. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  8. ↑ Fine Symbols of Our Identity. Sunday Star: 11 August 2002
  9. ↑ "4 Culture Clashes That Brought Us Together, Made Us Malaysians". thefullfrontal.my. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  10. ↑ Landscape Architecture Malaysia (2004). Lighting Design Gallery. Vol. 3. ISSN 1675-7637
  11. 1 2 Patio With a Traditional Feel. Sunday Star: 11 June 2000
  12. 1 2 Chong, Sulyn (10 September 2018). "Green harmony". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  13. 1 2 3 "Stirring the Senses". The Edge Markets. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
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