Travis Van Liere Studio | Landscape Architecture

What Travis Van Liere Studio | Landscape Architecture does

Travis Van Liere Studio (TVLS) is a Minneapolis-based landscape architecture and urban design firm founded in 2012 by principal Travis Van Liere, operating as an LLC from a single studio at 3255 Garfield Avenue South. The practice delivers five integrated service lines: residential landscape design (lakefront homes, modern retreats, suburban properties), commercial and public landscape design (libraries, parks, civic buildings, institutional campuses), custom fabrication (corten sculpture walls, water features, vine walls), and research (GIS and census-based spatial analysis, design competitions). The team of fewer than 10 includes licensed landscape architects (PLA) and a SITES Accredited Professional, and the firm has accumulated multiple AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and ASLA Minnesota Merit/Honor Awards for projects including the Welland International Flatwater Centre, Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Walker Art Center Open Field, and the Minneapolis Central Library.

The firm's revenue model is professional-services based, with project fees structured around scope, complexity, and client requirements rather than disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct engagement with high-net-worth residential clients and public/institutional clients, complemented by long-standing integrated design partnerships with architecture firms such as VJAA, PKA Architecture, Salmela Architect, HGA, Pelli Clark Pelli, and Coen + Partners. Distribution is regional-first (Upper Midwest anchored in Minnesota and Wisconsin) but extends organically across multiple US states and internationally to Ontario and Costa Rica through commissioned projects. Marketing relies almost entirely on portfolio reputation, awards, and a passive website/newsletter presence rather than digital demand generation. The practice has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed software products, and no external funding — operating as a self-sustaining boutique with award-based brand equity as its primary intangible asset.

Name

Travis Van Liere Studio | Landscape Architecture

Legal name

Travis Van Liere Studio, LLC

Website

https://tvlstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Travis Van Liere Studio is a Minneapolis-based landscape architecture and urban design firm (founded 2012) delivering residential, commercial/public, custom fabrication, and research services to high-net-worth homeowners, cultural institutions, and civic clients across the Upper Midwest and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Residential landscape design
• Public landscape design
• Custom site fabrication
• Urban design research

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Design Services: Professional services revenue from landscape architecture design, master planning, site design, and construction administration services. Projects span residential, commercial/public, and research categories. Revenue is project-based and likely follows traditional architecture/engineering fee structures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Travis Van Liere Studio is a landscape architecture and urban design practice providing full-service site design, master planning, and construction administration for residential, commercial/public, and research-based projects. The firm also offers custom fabrication of sculptural site features (corten walls, water features, vine screens, serpentine fences) and spatial/demographic research services including GIS and census data analysis. Projects are commissioned via direct client engagement and through collaborative partnerships with architecture firms.

Product overview

Travis Van Liere Studio is a progressive landscape architecture and urban design practice founded in 2012, offering a comprehensive suite of design services. The firm's portfolio spans five interconnected service areas: Residential Landscape Design for private homes and retreats; Commercial and Public Landscape Design for civic buildings, parks, and institutional projects; Custom Fabrication of site-specific sculptural elements and water features; Research Services including spatial analysis and design competitions; and Previous Work documenting completed projects. The practice is known for award-winning designs that integrate landscape, ecology, art, and architecture while engaging context and community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscape Design Custom landscape design services for private residences including lakefront homes, modern retreats, suburban properties, urban lots, rural estates, cabins, and farmsteads. Designs are site-specific and integrate architecture with natural surroundings, spanning from concept development through construction administration. Aimed at affluent homeowners seeking distinctive, design-forward landscapes.
• Commercial and Public Landscape Design

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• VJAA ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaborative partnership on numerous projects including Welland International Flatwater Centre (2014), Walker Library (2014), Walker Art Center Open Field (2010), and Orchard Trail. VJAA brings architecture while TVLS provides landscape architecture as integrated design team.
• PKA ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrequent collaboration on residential and commercial projects including Wayzata Family Office Building, Travail Kitchen and Amusements, Harmonic Farms, Chabad Center, Amp House Offices, and numerous residential projects in progress.
• Salmela ArchitectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Wild Rice Retreat (both phases), Tre Søstre Development, Streeter Residence, and Koosman Residence. Design partnership with architect Mason Salmela on distinctive residential and hospitality projects.
• HGA Architecture + Landscape ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Whitetail Woods Regional Park (2014) - 456-acre Dakota County park. HGA is a major Minnesota architecture/landscape firm. Also collaborated on Davidson Park Branding in Milwaukee.
• Coen + PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarlier in firm history, collaborated on multiple residential projects including Ferndale Residence (2013), Smith Residence (2004), Streeter Residence (2004), Vrijsen Residence (2006), Sullivan residence (2006), Jackson Meadow (2012), Watermill (2012), Bde Maka Ska Residence (2017), and Minneapolis Central Library (2008).
• Harmonic Farms DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent major project: Harmonic Farms in Playa Camaronal, Costa Rica - sustainable agricultural/hospitality development featuring orchard, community amenities, food forests, and wellness center. Includes Villas, Mountain House, and Cabinas components.
• Architecture HGAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Wild Rice Retreat Phase II in Bayfield, WI. Architecture partner alongside Anderson Realty and builder Intent Built.
• Pelli Clark PellimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Minneapolis Central Library (2008) - a major civic library project.
• Andrew Berman ArchitectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Watermill Residence (2012) - waterfront retreat in Southampton, NY for multi-generational family.
• Kroiss DevelopmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment partner on Kenwood Condos project in Minneapolis.
• Workshop/APDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture collaboration on North Home project in Deephaven, MN.
• Streeter Custom BuilderminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder partnership on multiple residential projects including Lakeside Retreat, Hilltop, and Woodwinds Residence Courtyard.
• JOY ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on River Modern Residence and Minneapolis Modern Oasis projects.
• Rivera LandscapesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction partner on Waypoint project in Minneapolis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sasaki Associates: Multidisciplinary planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm with large-scale campus, park, and waterfront portfolios; comparable in project ambition though at much larger scale.
• HGA: Large multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture firm based in Minneapolis; offers landscape architecture as part of a broader AEC portfolio and is both a current collaborator and broader incumbent competitor.
• SWA Group: Large national landscape architecture and urban design firm with award-winning cultural, public, and resort portfolios; comparable project types but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• James Corner Field Operations: New York-based landscape architecture and urban design firm known for high-profile public realm projects; comparable in design ambition and public-sector project types though at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• OLIN: Philadelphia- and Los Angeles-based landscape architecture and urban design firm of similar boutique scale with award-winning residential, cultural, and public-realm portfolios; highly comparable in service mix and design-forward positioning.
• LandDesign: National landscape architecture and planning firm serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients with integrated design services; comparable in client mix and project scope though at larger scale.
• Andropogon Associates: Philadelphia-based ecological landscape architecture firm emphasizing sustainability, native plantings, and site restoration; comparable to TVLS on the sustainability/SITES-aligned dimension of the practice.
• Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architecture: Mid-size landscape architecture firm with offices in Chicago and Minneapolis focusing on design-forward residential, cultural, and public projects; directly comparable in scale, geography, and project types.
• Coen + Partners: Minneapolis-based landscape architecture firm with a long collaboration history with Travis Van Liere prior to TVLS founding; highly comparable in geography, residential focus, and design aesthetic.
• Damon Farber Landscape Architecture: Minneapolis-based landscape architecture firm serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients across the Upper Midwest; the closest geographic and segment peer to TVLS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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