Andrew van Egmond

After working for 11 years at OKRA Landscape Architects, an internationally operating Landscape Architecture studio in The Netherlands, Andrew van Egmond decided to start his own design studio. He won the LILA award in 2020 and was on the jury of this international Landscape Architecture Award in 2021. While working on different projects in Europe, ranging from small to large-scale landscape architecture projects and collaborating with various parties, he decided to utilize his dual (Dutch/Canadian) citizenship and move to BC about eight years ago.

Most of Andrew’s projects are in British Columbia these days, but he also still works on projects in Europe. Working on two continents brings him inspiration, new insights, and conceptual ideas.

Andrew is well known for his subtle and minimalistic landscape design approach. With his experience, he works to strengthen the sense of place by connecting it with the underlying landscape. Andrew’s landscape architecture explores the contrast between the natural landscape and architecture, striving for a balance between the spontaneous expression of nature and minimal-modern architectural interventions.

Andrew’s recent projects in the Lower Mainland and The Netherlands represent his continuing quest to work more and more in collaboration with nature. Working with geology, a sense of place and framing nature by implementing minimalistic, contemporary interventions that create a comforting, inviting and often contemplative experience. He is exploring circularity and always trying to anchor the site in the larger landscape.