Jude van Brandenburg is a Landscape Architect, specialist in Garden Design, based in Queenstown. Jude has worked and studied in New Zealand and the UK.

After completing his degree in Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and Diploma in product design, he travelled to Europe to expand his knowledge of garden design and plant species. He undertook post graduate diploma in the London college of Garden design and started his work experience with renowned landscape designer Anthony Paul.

With the experience gained overseas, Jude returned to Queenstown to establish his own Landscape and Design practice.

PROCESS

Every design project is initiated with a site visit and client meeting to formulate a design brief. This is to gain a greater understanding of site requirements and how best to connect to the client with the property.

The design process begins with diagrammatic sketches – through to building a digital 3D model of the garden to best demonstrate hardscape surface materials and structural planting with the client.

Developed design and planting plans follow to be used by landscape contractors for pricing and implementation..

STYLE

Alongside structural planting - the style Jude is passionate about is mass planting of ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials. He believes the use of a restrained plant palette creates a bold impact which compliments contemporary architecture.

Jude also sees the use of water as an important aspect of his design philosophy, whether a water feature, waterfall or large ponds to reflect the surrounding landscape. Water has a way of creating energy and atmosphere and act as a focal point to a garden.