Landscape Architect Flemish Brabant
Custom garden design.
Overijse, Hoeilaart, Tervuren, Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem and Rhode-Saint-Genèse
The Flemish Brabant, particularly to the southeast of Brussels, has a strong landscape diversity.
Between the rolling hills of Overijse and Hoeilaart, the elegant residential areas of Tervuren, and the more urban zones of Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem or Rhode-Saint-Genèse, each municipality has its own specificities.
Designing a garden in Flemish Brabant requires a precise reading of:
the relief
the type of plot
the architectural context
the proximity to the Sonian Forest
Typology of gardens in Flemish Brabant
Overijse and Hoeilaart: relief and open landscapes
In Overijse and Hoeilaart, the landscape is often:
rolling
open to distant views
composed of generous plots
structured by ancient hedges and groves
Gardens can be:
sloping
established on converted agricultural land
subject to natural water flows
These contexts allow for:
the creation of landscaped terraces
the integration of elegant retaining walls
structuring level changes
large-scale plantings
The relief becomes a tool for composition.
Tervuren: structured villas and village gardens
In Tervuren, the landscape alternates between elegant residential areas and a village centre with bucolic charm.
In the villa areas, one finds:
wide plots
tree-filled and structured gardens
a strong proximity to large parks and the Sonian Forest
Landscape design here favours:
simple and readable compositions
large structuring lawns
plantings integrated into the existing landscape
In the centre of Tervuren, the typology changes:
frontage houses
narrow and deep gardens
a more intimate and village-like atmosphere
These gardens require:
space optimisation
precise work on boundaries
vegetation suited to shade and short views
Tervuren thus offers a rare balance between residential elegance and village atmosphere.
Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem, Rhode-Saint-Genèse: urban and residential mix
The relief is a common feature of Walloon Brabant.
Many gardens are situated on slightly to heavily undulating land.
This opens up interesting possibilities:
- creation of levels and platforms
- games of perspective
- integration of landscape retaining walls
- stairs, pathways and tiered terraces
But this also imposes:
- a structural reflection
- a precise management of water flows
- sustainable material choices
Create a garden in Flemish Brabant
Soil constraints
Soils and common technical constraints
Soils vary greatly depending on the municipalities.
You can encounter:
heavy clay soils in hilly areas
sloping land requiring controlled drainage
fill around recent constructions
sandy soils in certain areas near the forest
The proximity of the Sonian Forest also influences:
humidity
shading
existing biodiversity
A serious design always integrates:
water management
foundation stability
plant selection suited to the actual soil
Relief and topography: an asset of Flemish Brabant
The relief is a major component in municipalities such as Overijse and Hoeilaart.
It allows for:
the creation of plateaus
tiered terraces
landscaped pathways
dynamic perspectives
But it also imposes:
a structural reflection
sustainable retaining structures
rigorous management of rainwater
In flatter areas like certain parts of Kraainem or Wezembeek-Oppem, the work focuses more on plant structuring.
Natural environment and existing vegetation
Presence of large trees and wooded landscapes
Some areas of Walloon Brabant, particularly near the south of Brussels and the Sonian Forest, are characterised by:
- the presence of existing large trees
- shaded or semi-shaded gardens
- a biodiversity already established
In other, more open areas, the gardens are more exposed:
- in the wind
- in the sun
- with less existing plant structure
The design must adapt to these very different contexts, without standardisation.
Garden styles suited to Flemish Brabant
Garden styles frequently adapted to the region
According to the municipality and the typology:
structured contemporary gardens
natural or semi-natural gardens
gardens of perennials and grasses
evolving family gardens
landscaped gardens integrated into the relief
The objective remains constant:
a garden that is readable all year round
to ensure coherence between architecture and landscape
to enhance the property
to design a sustainable and lasting space
Your landscape architect in Flemish Brabant
Your landscape architect in Flemish Brabant
We design bespoke gardens in:
Overijse, Hoeilaart, Tervuren, Kraainem, Wezembeek-Oppem, Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Huldenberg and Oud-Heverlee, as well as throughout the south-east of Brussels.
Each municipality in Flemish Brabant has:
its relief
its plot typologies
its soil constraints
its landscape identity
A successful project always begins with a precise analysis of the land, the environment, and the architectural context.
Let us study together the real potential of your plot.