Nick Wittkofski

Raised in Richmond, Virginia, Nick grew up immersed in gardens, the James River, and public landscapes like Maymont and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. These early experiences shaped a deep-rooted appreciation for place, plants, and the quiet rhythms of the natural world.

He studied Craft and Material Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, then began his career as a professional gardener. This experience deepened his understanding of plants through direct, hands-on work. As a fellow at the Allegheny Mountain Institute, he earned his permaculture certification, further broadening his ecological perspective.

At the University of Virginia, Nick rediscovered his love of drawing and explored how different cultures design and inhabit space. He was awarded the 2020 ASLA Virginia Chapter Award for Scholarship for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture.

His work is guided by observation, curiosity, and a commitment to landscapes that are grounded in both culture and ecology.

EDUCATION

• University of Virginia School of Architecture, 2020
  Master of Landscape Architecture
• Virginia Commonwealth University
  Craft and Material Studies
  

AWARDS

• ASLA Virginia Chapter Award
  Scholarship for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, 2020

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