: being green [> L. vireo,-ui,-ere: to be green or verdant; to be fresh, vigorous or lively (not withered); to flourish, bloom].
We work independantly or in collaboration with others to build innovative, ecologically minded and wildy beautiful greenspaces.
At Virens Studio, our unique backgrounds in civic horticulture have given us a broad spectrum of experience to draw from. We love the challenge of combining practical details and nature-based solutions in beautiful naturalistic gardenscapes. Creating a bespoke experience that both fits into and elevates it's surroundings while meeting and exceeding all briefs.
Why not have a greenspace that functions on every level?
Our interests are diverse and in addition to solo work we're also open to collaborations with Landscape architects, Architects and Home owners, Municipal organizations, Community groups and all kinds of Therapeutic practitioners and clinics.
Planting Design
Planting design is a passion of ours. We build novel ecosystems using science-based systems (including plant sociability, hydrology and soil sciences), forming a healthy balance between ecology and beauty.
Our designs combine diverse plant material that offers seasonal displays of colour and interest, with a nod to history of place and cultural connections to the greater community.
The goal is to meet the needs of all stakeholders, creating dynamic plantings that are wildlife friendly and filled with emotion.
It's time to get reconnected to nature and enjoy our green spaces; flowing along with natural processes rather than trying to control them.
Municipal Consultation
Our studio is adept at working in conjunction with horticultural and city crews in order to reduce costs and resource use, while maximizing engagement and stakeholder satisfaction.
We're able to utilize our depth of experience and knowledge of the challenges that are specific to urban municipalities. Offering access to practical tools and techniques in a relatable way. That will elevate and improve public space; adding quantifiable value within the use of available resources.
Our studio loves problem solving, from large open parkland to temporary spaces and pocket parks that require rapid installation with simple materials and techniques.
Maintenance & Educational Tools
We believe that garden success is deeply rooted in an understanding of needs of each space over the long term.
Virens can provide tool kits for crews and maintenance teams, volunteer groups and gardeners of all experience levels to help them better understand how a landscape functions. How to monitor and assess the space and maintain it's function over time.
We're able to produce a wide array of accessible educational materials (signage, booklets, ebooks) for the public, clientele and community groups to explain individual projects and the core principles behind caring for them.