Brendan Butler
Landscape Designer Atlanta, GA
It is the balance between man and nature that I embrace,connect with & utilize to create spaces that transcend time, and grow with our lives
Download ResumeBy complementing spacial architecture, incorporating contrasting surfaces,unusual elements, textures and shapes, selecting plant material of merit, and marrying them seamlessly, Brendan has been designing and building environs for Atlanta's premier residences, restaurants, public spaces and collection gardens for over 30 years.
Through his career he has become an acumen of designing and building modern landscapes.
Employing and constantly sharpening his wide range of skills and materials, from creating initial presentations and concepts, conveying concept ideas, hardscape design and mechanics, construction and installation techniques, extensive horticultural knowledge and clear client communication, he has taken plans from concept to complete for hundreds of living spaces in Atlanta. His Eco- modern and Japanese aesthetic has awarded him placement in multiple home tours, articles and awards, and the gardens he has built continue to grow and inspire modernists, plant aficionados and nature lovers.
Experience
Landscape Designer / Owner / Operator
Brendan Butler Landscape Design
2006 – Present • Atlanta, GA
Garden Designer / Owner / Operator
Eclectic Gardens, Inc.
1997 – 2006 • Atlanta, GA
Event & Floral Designer
The Aspen Branch
1997 – 2005 • Aspen, CO
Sales Representative / Floral Product Expert
Cut Flower Wholesale, Inc.
1994 – 1997 • Atlanta, GA
Garden Designer / Project Manager
Garden Atl
2011 – 2012 • Atlanta, GA
Awards
2007
Best In Show, Southeaster Flower Show
2007
Best First Year Exhibitor, Southeaster Flower Show
Exhibitions
2016
MA! Modern Atlanta Home Tour, Private Residence - Overbrook Drive, Atlanta, Ga
2015
MA! Modern Atlanta Home Tour, Private Residence - Randolph Street, Atlanta, Ga.
2012
Featured Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden Connoisseurs Garden Tour, Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta, GA
2009
Rooftop Garden, MA! Modern Atlanta Home Tour, Private Residence - Winslow Drive, Atlanta, Ga
2008
Featured Gardens, MA! Modern Atlanta Home Tour, Private Residences - 2025 Castleway Drive, Atlanta
2008- 09
Featured Garden, High Museum of Art – Artful Garden Tour, Private Residences - Atlanta, GA
2007
Featured Garden, Southeastern Flower Show, Ga. World Congress Center - Atlanta, GA
Specialties
Modern Landscape Design Sustainable Landscapes Xeriscapes Modern Japanese Gardens Public Spaces Residential Fine Gardens Hardscape Design and Construction Sculpture Art Floral Art Ikebana Bonsai Art
Skills
Dynascape Design/ACAD SketchUp Adobe Photoshop Lumion 3D Hand renderings Conceptual sketches Elevations Models Blueprints Construction Details