Ryan Donohoe believes landscape design can articulate something profound about people, and connect us to the living moment.

These human stories are at the nucleus of Donohoe’s approach to every project. Through a collaborative discovery of personal details – from childhood dreams to favourite artists – Donohoe unfolds a process that leads to more meaningful landscapes.

Along with our passionate team of professionals, Donohoe is fiercely committed to elevating design, in gardens that are both regionally rooted and globally resonant. A clear West Coast ethos – a fresh natural aesthetic, and a progressive simplicity – certainly informs our work. At the same time, Ryan’s training, at London’s prestigious Inchbald School of Design, ensures that every Donohoe project is measured against emerging international movements in landscape design.

Jessica Oakes received her Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA) at the University of Edinburgh— one of Britain’s most distinguished landscape architecture programs.

Oakes brings a host of international influences to her work, synthesizing wide-ranging traditions into her own unique landscape vernacular. Since her graduation in 2009, she has been honing her skills in the field and has achieved a profound understanding of the planning and applications process of landscape architecture through working directly with municipalities and communities.

As a partner at Donohoe Living Landscapes, Oakes is a key decision maker, and manages client relationships. She sees projects from construction to completion through effective management of contractors and consultants. She is grateful to take part in a continuous creative process that generates spaces for communities and families to come together.

Originally from the UK, Chloé moved to Ontario where she was raised in a small town. This is where she spent all of her free time outside enjoying nature, sparking her never-ending passion for the outdoors and the environment. Chloé received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from the University of Guelph in 2020, merging her love for design and the environment. Shortly following graduation, Chloé made the move to B.C. to experience the stunning western landscapes.

Chloé’s love for the outdoors drives her enthusiasm for naturalistic design, creating spaces where the viewer can be immersed in the natural environment with as little environmental impact as possible. In the studio, she specializes in intricate details and horticulture designs. On her days away from the studio, her active lifestyle takes her into the mountains for photography, hiking, climbing, or snowboarding.

As a lifelong BC resident, and the son of a financial-planner-turned-organic-farmer, Jacob grew up with a head for numbers – and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Donohoe provides the ideal environment for Jacob to blend this passion for organizational efficiency with Jacob’s profound love of design and green growing things. A true renaissance man, Jacob also serves on the Board of the Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society, a not-for-profit organization that develops and produces the annual “Word Vancouver” literary festival.

Growing up in the Tuscan countryside, Sara has always felt a strong connection to the natural world and an interest in the way humans shape it. She graduated from the University of Architecture in Florence, but when she realized that landscape architecture was a way of bringing together her two passions - design and ecology - she moved to the UK to pursue a career in this field.

In London, Sara worked on high-profile cultural, educational and residential projects and trained to become a member of the Landscape Institute, obtaining her Chartership in 2022. She has recently moved to BC where she is enjoying exploring the stunning rainforest landscapes. 

Sara’s experience spans all phases of landscape design, from project management to the construction site. Since joining Donohoe, her duties have included planting design and concept development. She believes that landscape architects are in a privileged position to bring beauty into the world whilst raising awareness of environmental issues.

Born in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, Josip moved to Zagreb to pursue music. Following his music diploma that focused on guitar, he began his university studies in Landscape Architecture at the University of Zagreb. Concurrently to his studies, he contributed to projects at the Croatian Urbanistic Institute, specializing in landscape and urban planning.

Upon attaining his Master of Landscape Architecture, he relocated to Berlin. There, he worked as a Landscape Architect and more recently as a team lead for a progressive firm that focused on the hospitality and residential landscapes sectors. In 2023, he ventured to Vancouver and embraced a role at Donohoe.

His passion lies in striking a balance between the built and natural environments, envisioning a world where both thrive. Through his work, he aims to contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected world.

Carson has a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mount Allison University, Majoring in Sculpture and Painting.

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, he moved to Vancouver in 2014 to explore the various landscapes the city has to offer to expand his knowledge in his fields.

Carson’s sculptural background and desire for material exploration allows him to conceptualize and execute his designs at a sophisticated level. His prior work experience has built upon an array of complex projects locally, as well as in Québec and California. These noteworthy projects have created a strong foundation to expedite his overall project efficiency and problem solving.

Raised in Germany and educated at the University of Applied Sciences at Höxter, Robert began his career Landscape Architecture in the revered city of Berlin. He brings 10 years of experience to the projects he manages for Donohoe.

While bringing the projects from paper to life is his current focus, Robert has had the chance to hone his skills in all project phases from concept design into drafting, and then all the way through to construction completion. While in Germany, Robert worked on a range of project types from residential, multifamily, commercial, streetscapes and historic parks. In 2018 Robert and his family moved to British Columbia in search of new challenges, as well as lots of open roads to drive his motorcycle.

Violet has only been working with Donohoe Living Landscapes for a short time but has proven to be a true connoisseur of landscape design.

Specifically, she enjoys low flowering groundcovers (within bite range) and believes wholeheartedly in consistent aeration and irrigation of garden beds. Violet can usually be found in the office. Since her secretarial skills leave much to be desired, she focuses on greeting visitors and afternoon nap quality control (if only...).