My name is Linda van de Lavoir, and I'm the owner and lead designer of Studio Linda Lavoir. In my designs, I strive to find the perfect balance between people and nature, creating a space where both feel at home.

 

I studied at the Utrecht School of the Arts, where I majored in Landscape Architecture. I interned with the Netherlands' leading fashion designer, Iris van Herpen . It wasn't an obvious choice, but at the time, nurturing my creativity was my top priority. Both at the academy and with Iris, I learned that the design process is the key to a successful result. That process begins with listening, curiosity, research, endless sketching, and the ability to translate a story into a design, which I then carefully fleshes out.

Every owner, every story, and every garden is different. This makes every design process unique—and therefore every garden too.

 

The materials I work with—perennials and ornamental grasses—are complex. Each plant has its own unique character and appearance. To fully understand this material, I also have a nursery in addition to my design studio. There, I conduct extensive experiments and evaluate plants for their qualitative properties and distinctive appearance. A special selection of plants is then cultivated on a project-by-project basis. This selection allows me to best express the atmosphere I envision—which reflects the owner's story.

Furthermore, and certainly not unimportantly, all plants are grown 100% organically. No artificial fertilizers or peat are used (peat extraction causes enormous nitrogen emissions and damages many unique landscapes and ecosystems). Therefore, always ask for plants grown without peat.

I work on a small number of projects simultaneously, both in the Netherlands and abroad, ensuring there's always enough attention for the client. Want to learn more about the design process? Send an email to info@lindalavoir.com