The landscape architecture and urban planning firm Valentien + Valentien stands as one of the first German practices to have maintained a continuous and influential presence in China. Their work, Freiräume / Open Spaces in China 1998-2022, serves as a comprehensive documentation of twenty-four years of local project experience, offering valuable insights into the architects' unique design philosophies and strategic methodologies. The narrative begins with a focus on "Parks and Gardens," where five significant landscape architecture projects are explored. Central to this section is the visionary design for the expansive Chenshan Botanical Garden in Shanghai. This is followed by a second chapter dedicated to "Urban Development and Regional Planning," which presents six large-scale master plans. These examples illustrate the firm's methodical approach to navigating the complexities of rapid urban change. Based in Weßling near Munich, Valentien + Valentien operates on an international scale, specializing in ecological, landscape, and urban planning assessments, competitions, and design and execution planning. Their expertise spans from initial conceptual design to final implementation at both national and international levels. The firm was founded in 1971 by Donata and Christoph Valentien in Stuttgart.