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🍂 The Magic of Autumn! 🌳🍁 As the leaves s 🍂 The Magic of Autumn! 🌳🍁 As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, our landscape projects take on a whole new level of enchantment. From the fresh bloom of spring, to the vibrant green of summer... now nature is adorned with shades of gold and crimson... We love projects that are a testament to the beauty of change. 👀 Stay connected with us and stay inspired! 🌟 Subscribe to our newsletters [Link in Bio] which are released with the passing of the seasons (on equinoxes and solstices). #AutumnMagic #FallFoliage #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeDesign #NatureInspired #NewsletterSignUp #LinkInBio #ChangingSeasons #LandscapingWonders Photography by @rsmphoto
From concept to completion…Norma’s Garden cont From concept to completion…Norma’s Garden continues to inspire and provide an immersive sensory escape to those touched by cancer. As part of the @tclfdotorg “What’s Out There Weekend”, Virginia Burt and Karen McCoy recently guided a tour through the garden and reviewed their original intentions from over a decade prior. Find out more about @vbdlandarch adventures by subscribing to our newsletters - link in bio and on the contact page of our website. Sculpture by: Walt Rickli
Hope everyone had a great long weekend! From Vir Hope everyone had a great long weekend! From Virginia’s veggie and herb garden: “Allium tuberosum, Garlic chives are wonderful in late summer and fall for pollinators. These beauties are a delicious addition to meals and beautiful for table decor.”
Who else is enjoying these cool August mornings?? Who else is enjoying these cool August mornings?? Photo taken from the vegetable garden @virginiaburtdesigns own home 💚🌱
Remember, life's just a collection of moments that Remember, life's just a collection of moments that we rock...(especially as landscape architects and designers)...so lets make them count! . In the world of landscape design, boulders are the silent storytellers, etching tales of time and transformation across the earth. Holding a history that predates our existence, a boulder's texture and form invite us to contemplate the passage of years, the slow dance of nature's artistry. In gardens, they're not just stones; they're sculptures that can whisper secrets of the land's evolution...in other words...they put the genius in loci...
Creating a buzz in VBD’s veggie garden with poll Creating a buzz in VBD’s veggie garden with pollinator friendly companion plantings 💚
Utilizing building materials from a deconstructed Utilizing building materials from a deconstructed 19th century house, the stonework, timbers, and pergola seen here combine to create the bones of this garden, which maintains its strong visual interest throughout the changing seasons. "Like a building or a story, having a solid structure before filling in the details is important, and a garden’s bones provide the framework against which all other plant material is set…these structural elements create an organizational frame…some elements may be natural…yet typically it’s the constructed architectural elements – walls, fences, patios, pathways, small buildings, and arbours - that add definition to an outdoor space and make it useful for everyday activities. Architectural structure works with us in the garden regardless of the season, holding back, bearing up, creating shelter and places to sit and enjoy, and generally making the garden a better place to be. Well-designed and well-executed bones show an understanding of proportion that delights the eye and relaxes the mind, making a garden truly live in our hearts and minds throughout the year." - check Virginia Burt's contribution to the book, Garden Design Master Class, or our website for more on this incredible garden.
Flame-ous Muskoka nights are lit by beautiful atmo Flame-ous Muskoka nights are lit by beautiful atmos-fires...like this. With carefully planned native vegetation, erosion control measures, and eco-friendly/local materials, together we're stewarding landscapes and fostering a sense of tranquility through the design of outdoor living spaces. Join us! #landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving #smorefun #flameon #muskokaliving #muskokalife #cottagegardendesign #shorelinerestoration #nativeplants #burningdesigns #burningdesires #firepitdesign #firepitseason
Love all the little details? Step on into the VBD Love all the little details? Step on into the VBD office because of all the wonderful things we do...and because we are also hiring. For details, see the posting on the OALA job board and email michele@vburtdesigns.com with “Application: Landscape Architect” in the subject line.
....."stakeholder meeting".... ...."high stakes ou ....."stakeholder meeting".... ...."high stakes out in the field..." ...so many puns to caption this project visualization process. Hope everybody is having a great week 🙂 Photography: @rsmphoto
See link in our bio to subscribe to our newsletter See link in our bio to subscribe to our newsletter for quarterly news in landscape architecture, our drawings, and more ! Issued on the solstices and equinoxes of the year! #landscape_lovers #summersolstice #landscapearchitecture #landscapearchitect #gardeninspiration #gardensofinstagram #gardensoftheworld #gardeninspo #designinspo #designinspiration
Interested in creating meaningful and beautiful la Interested in creating meaningful and beautiful landscapes? We are in search of a highly motivated and dynamic intermediate or senior landscape architect who is looking to work in our creative and collaborative office in Dundas, Ontario. Interested applicants can send an electronic copy of their cover letter/ letter of introduction and interest, résumé, and sample portfolio of work or link to online portfolios to the attention of Michele Gunn at michele@vburtdesigns.com with “Application: Landscape Architect” in the subject line.
Now, bring me that horizon...one of our projects o Now, bring me that horizon...one of our projects on the coast "harboring a vision" so to speak. @rsmphoto Photography
An escape from the heat and also the street.... Ho An escape from the heat and also the street.... How to hide and also abide by the neighborhood surround...a garden and antithetical place of both lost and found. Landscape by us Architecture by @whcdesign Photography by @rsmphoto
Who else is ready to step into the weekend! Arch Who else is ready to step into the weekend! Architecture @akbarchitects Landscape @vbdlandarch Builder @hldmuskoka Photography @shaigilfoto
Some evening shots of this pool and dining pavilio Some evening shots of this pool and dining pavilion by the talented @rsmphoto This classically-inspired brick house, built in the 1980s, is surrounded by dense woods and rolling hills...The design goal for the addition and landscape was to create a space that integrates the existing architecture and nature into a functional setting that offers areas for a young, social family to entertain guests and be active. Learn more about this project on our website - link in bio! Architect @d.h.ellison.co
From conceptual sketch to completion - a fantastic From conceptual sketch to completion - a fantastic collaboration with @belzberg_architects
Good morning - we are more than ready for summer! Good morning - we are more than ready for summer! Photography by: @rsmphoto
VBD welcomes @jacoblandart to our growing team! Th VBD welcomes @jacoblandart to our growing team! This week, Jacob transformed our hand drawings into rendered masterpieces - welcome aboard and amazing work!
View to... or from?! Which one is your favourite? View to... or from?! Which one is your favourite? Photography @rsmphoto Architecture @whcdesign
What is beyond this salvaged English medieval wood What is beyond this salvaged English medieval wooden door??? ...a secret garden beckons to an intimately scaled reading area outside the library of this luxury home. Enclosed by three stone facades and focused on a calming stone fountain - its a true escape for a bibliophile... @rsmphoto @whcdesign
A little sneak peak of the Lake Rosseau Cottage - A little sneak peak of the Lake Rosseau Cottage - coming soon to our website - link in bio! Thank you @bowkerproductions for putting this video together! #cottageliving #northontario #landscapeontario #landscapearchitecture #modernlandscapedesign #cottagelandscape #meadowrestoration #rewilding #landscaperestoration #cottagelife #outdoorseating #dreamhome #ontariocottagecountry #muskokaliving #cottagedesign
Back at it on a Monday morning - some coastal insp Back at it on a Monday morning - some coastal inspiration for you from our project in Nova Scotia! @rsmphoto
Okay outdoor patio/dining season...we are impatien Okay outdoor patio/dining season...we are impatiently waiting for you!! Have a great Friday everyone! Architecture: @whcdesign Photography: @rsmphoto
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