thomas oslund
principal, FASLA, FAAR
Tom is one of the leading design landscape architects in the country. His work has been recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects, American Institute of Architects, and in 1992 he was awarded the prestigious Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome. As founder and design director, Tom is responsible for setting the design direction for your project. His role is very interactive to ensure that the functional, practical and aesthetic elements of the design are achieved. Tom's interest in art and his passion for design is fueled by a commitment to excellence and innovation. Tom brings over 20 years of experience at a variety of project scales from 800-acre master planning efforts to a 5000-square foot rooftop garden. His belief in the collaborative process of working closely with clients, architects, engineers, fabricators and artists have yielded positive results and international recognition as an innovator when it comes to solving complex site design challenges.
EDUCATION
Harvard University Graduate School of Design, MLA,
1986
University of Minnesota, BLA, 1980
International Travel Grant, Europe, 1979
Rome
Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture from the American Academy in
Rome, 1991-1992
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
oslund.and.assoc., Minneapolis, MN
Principal and Design Director, 1998 to present
Responsible for design and site planning for large corporate, college
and private estates.
Other responsibilities include master planning and design, coordination
of personnel, and marketing strategies
Project involvement on site planning and design includes:
Harley-Davidson
Museum, Milwaukee, WI
General Mills Corporate Master Plan, Golden Valley, MN
Sioux Valley Hospital Campus Master Plan, Sioux Falls, SD
UMD Science Classroom Building, Duluth, MN
Medtronic Corporate Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN
Medtronic Patent Garden, Minneapolis, MN
Wells College Master Plan, Aurora, NY
Valparaiso University Master Plan, Valparaiso, IN
Hammel Green
and Abrahamson, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Vice President and Director of Landscape Architecture, 1989 to 1998
Responsible for leading the Landscape Architecture Group
Primary responsibility includes master planning and design, coordination
of personnel, department budgets and marketing strategies.
Michael Van
Valkenburgh Associates, Cambridge, MA
Principal, 1989
Responsible for master site planning, design and project management.
Bertaux &
Copley and Associates, Inc., Cambridge, MA
1984-1986 (Full time during summer)
Responsible for design and site planning.
Damon Farber
Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
1980-1984
Responsible for design and site planning.
REGISTRATION
Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Indiana, Utah,
New York, Illinois, Iowa
