landscape architect

Other forms: landscape architects

Definitions of landscape architect

1. noun

   someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively
   synonyms: landscape gardener, landscaper, landscapist

   examples:

   Andrew Jackson Downing

   United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)

   Andre Le Notre

   French landscape gardener who designed many formal gardens including the parks of Versailles (1613-1700)

   Frederick Law Olmsted

   United States landscape architect primarily responsible for the design of Central Park in New York City (1822-1903)

   Calvert Vaux

   United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)

   type of:

   architect, designer

   someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)