Ursula Bowman
Senior Landscape Architect
BLA (Hons), NZILA Member
Whakatū Nelson
Ursula Bowman joined RMM Landscape Architects in April 2022, bringing her extensive expertise to the newly opened Whakatū Nelson studio. With over a decade of experience as a landscape architect, Ursula's professional journey has taken her across the globe, working in multidisciplinary offices in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand. Her diverse background has equipped her with a profound understanding of various design approaches and solutions, enriching her ability to address complex landscape challenges.
Ursula's portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of projects, reflecting her versatility and skill in landscape architecture. She has played a pivotal role in the design and delivery of residential developments, luxury resorts, playgrounds, botanic gardens, infrastructure, and public realm projects. Her experience spans projects of varying scales, each benefitting from her meticulous attention to detail and innovative design sensibilities.
A true creative at heart, Ursula thrives in the design process, where she enjoys developing unique, site-specific solutions that establish a harmonious relationship with the land. Her ability to integrate functionality and aesthetics results in spaces that are both practical and visually captivating. Ursula's approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique characteristics of each site, allowing her to create landscapes that resonate with their natural surroundings and enhance the user experience.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ursula enjoys cultivating her veggie garden, where she nurtures a variety of plants and finds relaxation in connecting with nature. Additionally, she is an avid paddleboarder, often exploring the scenic waterways of New Zealand, which further fuels her passion for the outdoors.
Ursula's commitment to excellence and her collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to the RMM team. Her global experience, combined with her creative vision and dedication to sustainable design, ensures that each project she undertakes contributes to the creation of beautiful, functional, and enduring landscapes.
Ursula's portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of projects, reflecting her versatility and skill in landscape architecture. She has played a pivotal role in the design and delivery of residential developments, luxury resorts, playgrounds, botanic gardens, infrastructure, and public realm projects. Her experience spans projects of varying scales, each benefitting from her meticulous attention to detail and innovative design sensibilities.
A true creative at heart, Ursula thrives in the design process, where she enjoys developing unique, site-specific solutions that establish a harmonious relationship with the land. Her ability to integrate functionality and aesthetics results in spaces that are both practical and visually captivating. Ursula's approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique characteristics of each site, allowing her to create landscapes that resonate with their natural surroundings and enhance the user experience.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ursula enjoys cultivating her veggie garden, where she nurtures a variety of plants and finds relaxation in connecting with nature. Additionally, she is an avid paddleboarder, often exploring the scenic waterways of New Zealand, which further fuels her passion for the outdoors.
Ursula's commitment to excellence and her collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to the RMM team. Her global experience, combined with her creative vision and dedication to sustainable design, ensures that each project she undertakes contributes to the creation of beautiful, functional, and enduring landscapes.
- Loves Working on all design stages of a project with some good music on. She particularly enjoys graphics and landscape detailing that make a site unique.
- Moves Mostly by cargo bike with wild children in the back.
- Plays In her veggie garden or on her paddle board.
- Supports Living sustainably.
- Listens BBC radio 6 music.
- Reads Books from friends and family, favourite being Shantaram.
- Drinks Old fashioned cocktail - basically whiskey with orange peel, so yummy if you like whiskey.
- Eats Loves food and flicking through cook books, favourite being the simple pesto pasta.
