Scales & Soil | Zoological Landscape & Garden Design Singapore

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Our Philosophy: Symbiotic Design

At Scales & Soil, we believe true landscape design is a partnership with nature. We go beyond aesthetics to create self-sustaining micro-ecosystems tailored to their inhabitants, whether they are native wildlife or your cherished reptilian companions.

Our approach is rooted in the principles of herpetology and botany, ensuring every plant selection, water feature, and hardscape element serves a purpose, promoting health, biodiversity, and a deep connection between you and your living environment.

Our Specialized Services

Crafting vibrant, living environments for homes and businesses.

A sunlit garden area designed for a tortoise with safe plants and basking rocks.

Reptile Habitat Gardens

Custom outdoor and indoor gardens designed for the specific needs of reptiles, ensuring proper temperature gradients, humidity, and enrichment.

A modern office lobby with a large green living wall and natural wood accents.

Biophilic Commercial Spaces

Integrating natural elements like living walls, indoor plants, and water features into offices and public spaces to improve well-being and productivity.

A thriving garden filled with native Singaporean flowers and plants.

Native Ecosystem Restoration

Utilizing native Singaporean flora to create biodiverse gardens that attract local wildlife, reduce maintenance, and support the local ecology.

A naturalistic pond with lily pads and a small cascading waterfall over rocks.

Custom Water Features

Design and installation of ponds, streams, and waterfalls that are both beautiful and functional, creating a balanced aquatic environment.

A large, custom-built vivarium set into a wall, housing tropical plants and a misting system.

Vivarium & Terrarium Integration

Bespoke, museum-quality vivariums and terrariums seamlessly integrated into your home or office architecture as living art pieces.

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Sustainable Garden Maintenance

Expert consultation and maintenance services focused on organic practices and long-term ecosystem health, ensuring your garden thrives.

Featured Projects

Transforming spaces into thriving habitats.

A large, climate-controlled residential enclosure for a python, with naturalistic branches and foliage.

Urban Jungle: A Python's Paradise

A bioactive indoor habitat for a Green Tree Python, integrated into the client's living room.

A commercial office building lobby featuring a stunning living wall and calm water feature.

Citipoint Biophilic Lobby

Transforming a sterile corporate entrance into a welcoming green space to boost employee morale.

A tranquil backyard koi pond surrounded by lush landscaping and smooth river stones.

The Serene Koi Pond

A custom-built koi pond with advanced filtration, designed as a meditative focal point for a residential garden.

A secure, sun-drenched rooftop enclosure for an iguana with large climbing structures.

Rooftop Iguana Sanctuary

A safe and enriching outdoor habitat on an urban rooftop, providing natural sunlight and space for a large iguana.

From Concept to Creation: Our 4-Step Process

1

Consultation & Site Analysis

We begin with an in-depth discussion of your vision and needs, followed by a thorough analysis of the site's environmental conditions.

2

Ecosystem Design & Planning

Our team develops a detailed design plan, including 3D renderings, plant lists, and material selections, tailored to the specific habitat requirements.

3

Installation & Habitat Crafting

Our skilled craftsmen bring the design to life, meticulously constructing every element from hardscaping to planting, with a focus on quality and detail.