Our Studio
Our Studio
Our Philosophy
Design Build Landscapes MN was founded with a simple mission: that the outdoor environment deserves the same creative rigour and material honesty as the finest interior architecture.
Over over 15 years, we have grown into a studio of our dedicated team of professionals — horticulturalists, stone craftsmen, lighting designers, and irrigation engineers — united by a shared obsession with the interplay of light, texture, season, and structure.
"We do not impose design on nature. We listen to it, and then compose it — the way a conductor draws music from silence."
Every commission begins not with pencils, but with presence. We walk the site at dawn and at dusk, in rain and in full sun. We learn its moods before we sketch a single line.
What We Stand For
Luxury is not ornament — it is the feeling of perfect alignment between space, material, and intention. We achieve it through restraint and precision, never excess.
Every stone is placed by hand. Every specimen is selected from growers we trust personally. Craftsmanship is the invisible standard that elevates the tangible result.
Trends pass; masterpieces endure. We design for the landscape fifty years from now — for mature canopies, seasoned stone, and gardens that grow more beautiful with age.
Our People
15+ years transforming landscapes in the Twin Cities. Certified Landscape Professional.
Structural poet. Specialises in bespoke stone and timber architecture that bridges building and nature.
Expert in rare and heritage species. Trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London.
Former theatrical lighting director. Brings narrative and drama to every nocturnal garden composition.
Recognition
How We Work
We spend two to three sessions on site — walking at different times of day, mapping sun paths, water drainage, soil profiles, and the existing ecology. Only then do we begin to imagine.
Our principal designer presents a hand-crafted concept book: hand-drawn plans, material palettes, plant lists, and mood photography — delivered in a velvet-lined presentation folio.
Following client approval, we produce full technical drawings, 3D renderings, and a detailed bill of materials. Every element is sourced from trusted craftsmen and specialist growers.
Our own crews and specialist sub-contractors execute the work under direct supervision of the lead designer. We set exacting quality standards and will not accept anything less.
The unveiling is an event in itself — ambient lighting, live acoustic music, and champagne. Ongoing stewardship includes a monthly Garden Gazette and a dedicated care team.
Private consultations — by appointment only.