James Weaver Cooper III

James Weaver Cooper III currently holds the position of Design Director at Qiddiya (القدية), having commenced this role in November 2024. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Landscape Architect at Kimley-Horn, where a variety of land planning and landscape architectural services were provided across Florida. As Director of Landscape Architecture & Horticulture at Singh Services, James led design and maintenance projects for high-end properties. Previous roles feature Senior Manager positions at Dewan Architects & Engineers, Universal Beijing Resort, and Qatari Diar, where significant projects such as the AquaArabia water park and Lusail City were undertaken. Earlier career contributions came from TDIC, Jacobs, Canin Associates, and HHCP Architects, where expertise was applied to a range of large-scale developments and planning efforts. James holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a minor in Horticulture from the University of Georgia.