Don Colberg and Garrett Tews formed colberg|tews landscape architecture in 2009 after building a decade of experience each in some of the Twin Cities’ premier landscape architecture studios.
We bring a progressive vision to the landscapes we design, which we infuse with functional clarity, visual beauty, and a strong belief in environmental sustainability.
The landscapes we shape are rooted in people and place, creatively expressing our response to the site and its context with our dedication to the programmatic needs of our clients.
Don Colberg - Principal, RLA
Don is principal and co-founder of Colberg/Tews Landscape Architecture. He is known for thoughtfully designed modern landscapes emphasizing the interactions between people, materials, and place.
With over twelve years of experience, Don’s portfolio includes residential, cultural, urban, and institutional landscapes. His award winning work exemplifies creative yet simple solutions, attention to material and detail, navigating complex approvals processes, and client relationships.
A licensed landscape architect, Don was educated at the College of Design at the University of Minnesota where he regularly returns as guest critic.
Garrett Tews - Principal, RLA
A licensed Landscape Architect, Garrett has over a decade of experience spanning a diverse array of design and planning projects throughout the Twin Cities and the surrounding region. Prior to forming colberg|tews landscape architecture, he spent five years with Close Landscape Architecture of Minneapolis where he had an instrumental role in the design and construction of Upper Landing Park & Chestnut Plaza on downtown St. Paul’s Mississippi River waterfront, among dozens of other projects. He was also integral to the development of the award-winning Old Village Area Master Plan for the City of Lake Elmo, MN. Before joining Close he spent four years working with Cermak Rhoades Architects of St. Paul developing the nationally-recognized “Building Better Neighborhoods” program for the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund. His current work includes the planning and design of the Outdoor Learning Environment at Lake Country School in Minneapolis, MN, a private residence on Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley, MN, a water feature for a site in Montvale, NJ, and a Memorial Garden for a church in New Richmond, WI
Garrett has gained a reputation as a highly imaginative designer whose attention to detail, graphic skill, and affable nature have proven to be valuable assets to his clients. His experience with highly varied and complex projects clearly illustrates his ability to work successfully at a wide range of scales and scope and to guide a project from concept through completion.