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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