XTRRDNR Gardens

"Fusion gardening embraces an exciting mix of different styles, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts". - Erik van Gelder "My ambition is to extend the living space beyond the interior. And to create outside spaces that enhance the lives of those who use them" - Erik van Gelder Creative spirits colour outside the lines. They draw inspiration from a variety of domains that they then combine and craft into a single harmonious unit. Erik van Gelder's work is the embodiment of this. He integrates a range of styles into grand garden designs, in which everything has its own place. The book 'XTRRDNR Gardens' gathers a carefully-chosen selection of his most enchanting projects. Its richly illustrated pages lay bare the designer's soul and vision, casting light on his background and working methods. A generous visual biography that will inspire all lovers of exceptional gardens, this coffee-table book is one to treasure: an homage to good taste. Text in English and Dutch. AUTHOR: Love for nature is in Erik van Gelder's DNA. His grandfather owned a plantation and designed gardens, and his father owned a gardening company. Van Gelder studied garden architecture and gained experience working for different landscapers. Now he runs a studio, designing gardens with the aims of harmonising nature, surroundings, and the wishes of the client. SELLING POINTS: . Meet the 'Piet Boon' of garden architecture: Erik Van Gelder. Specialising in 'fusion gardening', this generous visual biography will act as a source of inspiration to any aspiring or professional landscaper . First book by this famous garden architect 300 colour and b/w illustrations