Alyssa McDonald starts at SDG Full time as Landscape Designer!

We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa McDonald back to the SDG team full time! With her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph and a passion for sustainability, Alyssa is ready to weave her creativity into every project. Her dedication to the environment and design shines through in every project. Welcome back, Alyssa! …

SDG provides new landscape architecture for Conestoga College’s Guelph and Waterloo Campuses.

SDG breathes new life into the campuses at Conestoga College by refreshing the landscape architecture! At the Guelph campus, our Indigenous-inspired courtyard provides a vibrant space for students to connect with nature and culture. SDG worked closely with Conestoga’s Indigenous group to create a space that included Indigenous elements such as wood and stone surrounding …

Mathijs de Graaf completes his Internship at SDG!

Cheers to Mathijs de Graaf as he wraps up his internship at SDG! Our team is excited to see him continue his journey of learning and growth with us throughout the summer. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! “It has been an incredible experience to work alongside this team and other industry professionals. The projects …

Waterloo Park Improvements and The Gardens at Pillar & Post, have been shortlisted by the London International Creative Competition 2023

We are thrilled to announce that our projects, Waterloo Park Improvements and The Gardens at Pillar & Post, have been shortlisted by the prestigious London International Creative Competition Jury for their outstanding landscape architectural brilliance! It’s an honour to be recognized in the BUILD category, showcasing our commitment to sustainable design and community enrichment. Huge …

SDG designs Master plan for new Spa & Wellness Centre: Quinta Senses

Embark on a sensory journey with SDG as we transform Quinta Senses into a blooming haven. Our landscape design embraces nature’s beauty, featuring a wellness centre, spa, flower garden, accommodations, and a cafe. The pièce de résistance: a modern pavilion offering a bird’s eye view of flower fields, crowned by a 360-degree rooftop terrace. Brace …

Brad Smith will be presenting “Transforming Park Ecology” at the 2024 LABash Conference in UC Davis, California on March 30th

On March 30th, SDG’s Senior Landscape Architect Brad Smith will be presenting “Transforming Park Ecology: Crafting Synergies between Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Ecology in Waterloo Park” at the LABash 2024 Conference in UC Davis, California. In this lecture, Brad will unravel the intricate journey of Waterloo Park from pre-pandemic design to post-pandemic completion, showcasing the park’s …

SDG welcomes new Junior Landscape Designer, Mathijs de Graaf

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Mathijs de Graaf, our newest junior landscape designer at SDG! A third-year student at the University of Guelph, pursuing a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Mathijs brings a wealth of hands-on experience from summers spent in greenkeeping and regional planning. His profound interest in ecology and commitment to …

The new splash pad design for Margaret Greene Park in Guelph has been chosen!

The Guelph community has spoken and the splash pad at Margaret Greene Park is set to take shape this summer. Early last year, SDG presented two designs for the community’s feedback and the winning natural-themed design triumphed!  From the leaf-themed shade structure to accessible paths, picnic-style seating, and inclusive water interactions, the City has embraced …