What VDK·VDW does

VDK·VDW (trading under the sub-brand VDK·VDW Groenmeesters) is a Netherlands-based, founder-led full-service garden and landscape design studio that designs, builds, upgrades, and maintains high-end private and commercial outdoor spaces. Founded in early 2018 by designers Allard van der Klooster and Dico van der Weijde, the studio operates from Ridderkerk as its registered head office and runs a flagship collaborative showroom called the Woontuin in Capelle aan den IJssel, with additional visit-by-appointment locations in Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Gorinchem, serving clients nationally across the Netherlands. The core offering is structured as a 5-phase modular workflow — Concept Design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Realization Support, and Aftercare — that clients can engage phase-by-phase or as a complete full-service package.

The studio's underlying technology stack combines 3D modeling and visualization (SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud) with VR presentation capability delivered in-showroom or on-site, including sun/shadow analysis and complete construction documentation (floor plans, cross-sections, planting plans, lighting plans). Service delivery is anchored by in-house gardeners (hoveniers) under the Groenmeesters brand, supported by a curated network of premium product partners — Corradi for louvered overkappingen, COOXS and Roostr for outdoor kitchens, Atelier Vierkant/Domani/Extremis/Todus for furniture, Inlite for lighting, and others — and by an alliance with construction firm Schenkelbouw for integrated home-and-garden projects. The team comprises approximately 10 people including two founders/designers, a work preparer, marketeer/designer, photographer/videographer, and landscaping and maintenance gardeners.

The business model is project-based professional services for design and construction with a recurring maintenance subscription layer under Groenmeesters; pricing is bespoke and quote-based, not publicly disclosed. Primary customers are affluent private homeowners seeking bespoke gardens, newbuilds, renovations, and roof terraces, with commercial clients (offices, hospitality, public spaces) as a secondary segment. The studio differentiates through the full-lifecycle single-partner model, fixed contact persons throughout projects, VR-driven pre-construction visualization, in-house execution, and sustainability-focused design that emphasizes environmental benefits such as urban heat reduction and rainwater management. Marketing is content-led via a Dutch/English website with an extensive knowledge base, lookbook, newsletter, YouTube project videos, and earned media in luxury publications including Hoog Design, Luxury Gardens Magazine, and Master Expo.

Name

VDK·VDW

Legal name

VDKVDW

Website

https://vdkvdw.design

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VDK·VDW is a Netherlands-based full-service studio that designs, builds, upgrades, and maintains high-end private and commercial gardens and outdoor spaces nationally, using 3D modeling and VR presentations for affluent residential and business clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

Keywords

• Luxury garden design
• Landscape architecture services
• Garden construction
• Garden maintenance
• Outdoor living spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwerkerk Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Garden Design Services: Fees for custom garden design services spanning concept, preliminary, and final design phases. Clients can engage for individual phases or a complete modular design service. Design is presented via 3D renders, animations, and VR.
2. Garden Construction & Realization: Full-service garden construction delivered by the company's own gardeners (hoveniers) and coordinated with specialized partners. Includes one fixed contact person throughout the project.
3. Garden Maintenance (Groenmeesters): Ongoing garden maintenance services under the 'Groenmeesters' brand, with customized maintenance plans. Includes aftercare support post-realization through a network of specialist partners.
4. Garden Upgrades: Upgrade services for existing gardens to evolve with the client's life stage, including additions such as outdoor kitchens, overkappingen, and other enhancements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VDK·VDW is a full-service garden and landscape design studio that designs, builds, upgrades, and maintains high-end private and commercial outdoor spaces in the Netherlands. Its core offerings include custom garden design (Tuinontwerp) with 3D and VR visualization, full-service garden construction (Tuinaanleg) by its own gardeners, ongoing maintenance (Tuinonderhoud) under the Groenmeesters brand, and garden upgrades to evolve with clients' life stages. The studio also specializes in roof terraces, louvered garden coverings (overkappingen), vertical gardens, luxury outdoor kitchens, and curated garden furniture, delivered through a structured 5-phase design workflow.

Product overview

VDK·VDW (VDK·VDW Groenmeesters) is a full-service garden and landscape design studio operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core service portfolio spans four main offerings — Tuinontwerp (Garden Design), Tuinaanleg (Garden Construction), Tuinonderhoud (Garden Maintenance), and Tuin Upgrades — supported by specialized sub-services including VR-presentaties (VR Presentations using 3D animation and virtual reality), Dakterrassen en Daktuinen (Roof Terraces and Roof Gardens), Overkappingen (Custom Garden Coverings with louvered lamellen systems), Moderne Tuinmeubels (Garden Furniture Curation), Verticale Tuinen (Vertical/Green Facade Gardens), Luxe Buitenkeukens op Maat (Custom Luxury Outdoor Kitchens), Beplantingsplan (Planting Plans), Wateropvang (Water Management), and Tuinverlichting (Lighting Design). The company follows a 5-Fase Ontwerpproces workflow (Concept, Preliminary, Final Design, Realization, Aftercare) and a Totaal Tuinontwerp service that ties all elements together. Designers use SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud. The studio serves both private residential and commercial clients, operating nationally in the Netherlands with a showroom in Capelle aan den IJssel and offices in Ridderkerk, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Gorinchem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tuinontwerp (Garden Design) Personalized garden design service beginning with an introductory meeting to understand client wishes, translated into a bespoke 3D design. Covers all garden types including urban gardens, roof terraces, and landscapes, for private residential and commercial clients.
• Tuinaanleg (Garden Construction) Garden construction and realization service executed by the company's own gardeners (hoveniers), with a dedicated single point of contact throughout the project, for private and commercial clients.
• Tuinonderhoud (Garden Maintenance) — Groenmeesters Ongoing garden maintenance service under the Groenmeesters brand, including a customized maintenance plan tailored to client wishes, ensuring the garden remains in optimal condition year-round for private and commercial clients.
• Tuin Upgrades (Garden Upgrade Service) Garden upgrade and renovation service for existing gardens as clients' life phases change, providing continued guidance and a single point of contact as the garden evolves, including additions such as outdoor kitchens and overkappingen.
• Totaal Tuinontwerp (Total Garden Design) Comprehensive total garden design service encompassing the full vision for an outdoor space, featuring 3D modeling, virtual reality presentations, execution drawings, planting plans, and lighting plans, delivered through a modular process from initial concept to final design.
• Dakterrassen en Daktuinen (Roof Terraces and Roof Gardens) Design, construction, and maintenance of roof terraces and roof gardens for both private and commercial clients, including vertical gardens (green facades), water management solutions, and year-round usability through overkappingen with louvered roofing systems.
• Overkappingen (Custom Garden Coverings) Custom-designed garden coverings including lamellen (louvered pergola systems), verandas, and luxury outdoor structures. Partner brand Corradi supplies louvered roofing solutions with remote-controlled operation, integrated lighting, heating, and glass sliding walls.
• Moderne Tuinmeubels en Decoratie (Modern Garden Furniture and Decor) Garden furniture and outdoor décor advisory and selection service working with premium partners including Atelier Vierkant, Domani Furniture, Extremis, and Todus, including custom-designed bespoke furniture pieces integrated into 3D models.
• Verticale Tuinen (Vertical Gardens) Design and execution of vertical gardens (green facades/muurplanten) on rooftop terraces and urban gardens, utilizing vertical growing techniques on panels or facades to improve air quality by reducing particulate matter and increasing humidity.
• Luxe Buitenkeukens op Maat (Luxury Custom Outdoor Kitchens) Custom luxury outdoor kitchen design and realization offering various configurations including luxury cooking islands, laid-back outdoor kitchens with bar areas, traditional BBQ setups, and modular layouts, with partners including COOXS and Roostr brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects are presented with realistic 3D animations and VR experiences before construction, enabling clients to make informed decisions and reducing revision cycles.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CorradicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian outdoor solutions brand specializing in lamella (louvered) overkapping systems. VDKVDW uses Corradi products as standard overkapping solutions in garden designs, known for their innovative light and shadow control and sleek design. Corradi products are presented as key elements for year-round outdoor enjoyment.
• Hoveniersbedrijf Tim KokcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscaping contractor (hoveniersbedrijf) that collaborates with VDKVDW on the construction and installation of garden projects. Executed the Cozyness Rotterdam project among others.
• COOXScoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium outdoor kitchen brand. VDKVDW works exclusively with high-end partners including COOXS for luxury outdoor kitchen installations. Their quality and craftsmanship enable VDKVDW to deliver the ultimate outdoor kitchen experience.
• RoostrcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium outdoor kitchen brand partner. VDKVDW partners with Roostr for custom outdoor kitchen designs, offering unparalleled quality and craftsmanship for luxury garden projects.
• Schenkelbouw B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company and co-development partner for bouwteam (construction team) projects. Schenkelbouw collaborates with VDKVDW on integrated home and garden projects from the earliest design stages, ensuring seamless coordination between building and landscaping. Successfully delivered a villa garden project in Capelle aan den IJssel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleve West: UK-based award-winning garden designer with multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medals, focused on luxury residential garden design. Comparable on premium positioning and signature designer-led brand.
• Copijn Groenekan: Dutch landscape architecture firm with a long heritage in residential, public, and estate garden design. Closely comparable as a Netherlands-based full-scope landscape design practice operating in premium segments.
• Diarmuid Gavin: Internationally recognized luxury garden designer known for premium residential show gardens and high-profile commissions. Comparable on premium positioning and signature designer-led brand rather than geography.
• Copijn Tuinen: Dutch garden design and construction firm for private gardens. Comparable as a domestic full-service practice competing for high-end Dutch residential projects.
• Andy Sturgeon Design: UK-based award-winning garden designer specializing in high-end private and show gardens. Comparable as a luxury, designer-led garden practice with strong media recognition.
• Buro Mark van der Enden: Dutch garden and landscape design studio focusing on high-end private gardens. Directly comparable as a small, design-led Dutch practice competing in the same luxury residential niche.
• Tuinvisie: Dutch garden design and landscaping studio serving residential clients. Comparable as a domestic competitor offering design and realization for Dutch homeowners.
• Wirtz International: Belgian-based luxury landscape architecture firm renowned for high-end private gardens, parks, and estates across Europe. Most directly comparable peer given its premium positioning, full design-to-execution scope, and international luxury client base.

Regional players

• Hovenier Ronald van den Berg: Dutch hovenier (landscaping contractor) offering garden design, construction, and maintenance. Comparable as a regional full-service garden provider in the Netherlands, though typically serving a broader price band than VDK·VDW.

Broad incumbents

• OKRA Landschapsarchitecten: Larger, well-established Dutch landscape architecture firm with broad portfolio across urban, public, and private projects. Comparable as a Netherlands landscape design incumbent with deeper institutional reach than VDK·VDW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEy8q2h-NBS5a1j6a4Ql0Jw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vdk-vdw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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