Celebrating 50 Years of Appel Osborne

This year marks a monumental milestone in our journey as we celebrate 50 years of transforming landscapes and creating lasting, sustainable environments. Since our founding in 1975, we have had the privilege of collaborating with communities, clients, and Owners across a variety of markets, including K-12 and higher education, healthcare, parks and recreation, and commercial spaces.

Our mission has always been to design outdoor spaces that blend beauty with functionality while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Our firm was founded by both a landscape architect and a professional engineer, making site engineering a cornerstone of our approach. This unique foundation has set us apart from traditional landscape architecture firms. We believe that landscape architectural design is most impactful when supported by thoughtful site engineering, including site utilities design, grading, drainage, and storm water management. This integrated approach has allowed us to deliver well-rounded, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

We are also proud to have built a strong reputation in the design of athletic complexes, particularly in the area of synthetic turf. Our expertise in outdoor athletic facility design has made us leaders in this specialized field, providing safe, high-performance spaces for athletes and communities alike.

As we reflect on our history, we are immensely proud of the relationships we’ve built, the projects we’ve completed, and the trust we’ve earned from our clients. Our success and growth have been driven by our commitment to creative design, an integrated approach, and sustainable practices. As we look forward to the next 50 years, we remain dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and stand the test of time.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members who have been part of this incredible journey. We’re excited about the future and the opportunities to continue shaping the built natural environment for generations to come.

Join us in celebrating 50 years of design excellence.