GARDENS
ABOUT THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Laurie Durden is a Charlotte, NC, native
and owner of Laurie Durden Garden
Design. She has a graduate degree in
Landscape Architecture from the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture,
studied art history as an undergraduate
and credits travel with her appreciation
for a wide range of styles. Laurie begins
each project with a thorough investigation of the existing site conditions,
including topography, sunlight, views and
existing plants, as well as the context,
architecture and character of the site.
She is then able create enduring landscapes that enhance the way her clients
live. Laurie created the master plan—
which was recently completed—for an
extensive garden renovation project of
Charlotte’s historic Duke Mansion. She
enjoys travel, being with her family and
working in her own garden. Laurie
and her husband live in Charlotte with
their two daughters and two dogs (a Goldendoodle and Labradoodle). Laurie’s
work has appeared in Garden & Gun,
Charlotte Home+Garden and QC Exclusive, among other publications.
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