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AWARDS & PRESS: BLA

Brydges Landscape Architecture Inc. is widely recognized for its innovative, sustainable designs and has earned numerous awards from organizations like Landscape Ontario and the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects. From residential retreats to public spaces, our projects reflect a commitment to natural beauty and functional design. Founder Paul R. Brydges is also honored for his leadership and contributions to the profession.

2025

  • Landscape Lighting Design & Installation – Over $30,000 Designed by: Paul Brydges of Brydges Landscape Architecture

2024

  • Residential Construction – $100,000 – $250,000 Designed by: Paul Brydges of Brydges Landscape Architecture
  • Residential Construction – $100,000 – $250,000 Designed by: Paul Brydges of Brydges Landscape Architecture

2022

  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000 – $250,000 (Design for Silverfern Landscaping (2019) Inc.)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $250,000 – $500,000 (Design for Silverfern Landscaping (2019) Inc.)
  • Landscape Nova Scotia Award for Excellence for Residential Design – Maxwell Residence

2020

  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Design 5,000 s.f. or more  – Back to Nature
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Design 2,500 to 5,000 s.f. – Kandinsky Revisited
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000 – Holmes Residence (Design for Creo Concepts Inc.)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000 (Design for Silverfern Landscaping (2019) Inc.)
  • Article in Guelph Today (May 2020) – The Story Behind the Guelph Cenotaph Tulips
  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Spring 2020) – Urban Retreats: Next Trend in Health & Wellness
  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Summer 2020) – A Landscape Design for Both Night & Day
  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Winter 2020) – Planting Through the Pandemic

2019

  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Spring 2019) – Integrated Gardening
  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Summer 2019) – Pet Centric Gardens
  • Featured Article in Living Spaces Magazine (Fall 2019) – Phased Landscape Construction

2018

  • Landscape Ontario Awards – HL

2017

2016

2015

  • Paul Brydges included in Top 50 Notable Landscape Architects from University of Guelph
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $50,000-$100,000 – Currie Residence (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $10,000-$25,000 – Sammut Residence (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)

2014

  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Special Interest Construction – The Stone Stable (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Place of Business – Ground Effects Landscapes (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000 (Design for Hutten & Co.)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Landscape Lighting Design & Installation (Design for Hutten & Co.)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence for Residential Construction $50,000-$100,000 (Design for Hutten & Co.)

2013

  • Featured article in The Toronto Star – Ancient Secrets Of Pyramids Come To Life In Ontario
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Private Residential Design 5000 Sq. Ft. or more – Private Residence
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000 – the Owen Sound Residence
    (Design for Hutten & Co.)
  • Canada Blooms Award for Outstanding Use of Structure – Landscape Ontario Feature Garden
  • Canada Blooms Honourable Mention for Universal Access for Handicap

2012

  • Canada Blooms Award for Best Use of Natural Stone – Landscape Ontario Feature Garden
  • Canada Blooms Award for Best Use of Colour – Landscape Ontario Feature Garden
  • Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada Gold Medal Residential Water Feature – Dickson Residence (Design Constructed by Precision Pools)
  • Guelph Tribune Reader’s Choice Gold Medal

2011

2010

  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Private Residential Design 2,500 to 5000 Sq. Ft. – Craig Residence
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Private Residential Design 5000 Sq. Ft. or more- Ott Residence
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Construction – The Mill (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in Private Residential Design over 5,000 Sq. Ft. – Dickson Residence
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in Commercial Design – Creative Marketing Yard
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in Commercial Construction – Hanover Hospital Garden of Fond Memories
    (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Ontario Construction Report Gold Medal for Best Landscape Architect (3rd Consecutive Year)
  • Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada Gold Medal Best Pool Renovation – Dickson Residence (Renovation Completed by Pristine Pools)
  • Guelph Tribune Gold Medal for Best Backyard Designer

2009

  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in Private Residential Design – Williams Residence
  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Special Interest Construction – The Rain Chain (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Construction – Wightman Residence (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Unilock Award for Best Residential Installation of Pre-Built Outdoor Design Solutions (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • National Pool and Spa Council Bronze Medal for Best Family Recreation Centre – The Mill (Design for Ground Effects Landscapes)
  • Ontario Construction Report Gold Medal for Best Landscape Architect (2nd Consecutive Year)
  • Landscape Architect for the Guelph Rotary Dream Home (Canada’s First Leed Platinum “Green Dream Home) constructed by Forestell Designed Landscapes

2008

  • Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in Private Residential Design – Pearson Residence
  • Canada Blooms Honourable Mention for Universal Access for Handicap
  • Canada Blooms People’s Choice Award for Best Garden Presented by The National Post, Global Television and Newstalk 1010 CFRB (with Forestell Designed Landscapes)
  • Canada Blooms Award for Outstanding Outdoor Entertainment Area
  • Ontario Construction Report Best Landscape Architect
  • Recognition with Feature Spotlight in Gardening Life Magazine for Canada Blooms Design for 2008 (one of Editor’s Top Three Picks)

2007

  • Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture at Canada Blooms (discretionary award)
  • Canada Blooms/ Landscape Ontario Award for Outstanding Use of Trees (With Forestell Designed Landscapes)
  • Unilock Judge for Awards of Excellence
  • Guelph Mercury Newspaper Article in Living Spaces Magazine

2006

  • Canada Blooms/ Landscape Ontario Award for Excellence in Design and Construction (with Forestell Designed Landscapes)
  • Unilock Judge for Awards of Excellence
  • Recognition with Feature Article in Our Homes Magazine

Education & Membership

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – University of Guelph 1994
  • Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA)
  • Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
  • Canadian Nursery Landscape Association