Derek Don
ASLA Landscape Designer
Derek has a passion rooted in his deep appreciation for thorough analysis, resulting in creating spaces that enrich peoples’ lives. His project experience includes streetscapes, parks, healthcare, and education campuses, along with dynamic urban spaces. I love thinking about the ‘big picture,’ even on projects that are only several thousand square feet. Regardless of scale, every thought and articulated detail has an impact on a larger system. Derek’s experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams and providing project management. He has been instrumental in his various projects, recognized with several design awards throughout his career.
Derek has a passion rooted in his deep appreciation for thorough analysis, resulting in creating spaces that enrich peoples’ lives. His project experience includes streetscapes, parks, healthcare, and education campuses, along with dynamic urban spaces. I love thinking about the ‘big picture,’ even on projects that are only several thousand square feet. Regardless of scale, every thought and articulated detail has an impact on a larger system. Derek’s experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams and providing project management. He has been instrumental in his various projects, recognized with several design awards throughout his career.
When out of the office, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and family (including his dog Bella), relaxing outdoors, and coaching his son’s various sports teams.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
AT Still University Interprofessional Education Building – Kirksville, MO*
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology – Thuwal, Saudi Arabia*
Webster University – Webster Groves, MO*
MUNICIPAL & CORPORATE
University City Police Headquarters – University City, MO
Kirkwood City Hall – Kirkwood, MO*
Marion County Community Justice Campus – Indianapolis, IN*
BJC Progress West Hospital – O’Fallon, MO*
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center West Pavilion – St. Louis, MO*
The Sevens Building – Clayton, MO*
West Florissant Avenue Great Streets Masterplan – St. Louis County, MO*
University of Oklahoma Medical Center Masterplan – Oklahoma City, OK*
Mercy Joplin Hospital – Joplin, MO*
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital – Indianapolis, IN*
World Wide Technology Headquarters – St. Louis, MO*
PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES
Trailnet Connection St. Louis Master Plan – St. Louis, MO*
Mercy Park – Joplin, MO*
Webster Groves Sculpture Garden – Webster Groves, MO*
Saint Louis Zoo Framework Plan – St. Louis, MO*
Southwest Park – Webster Groves, MO*
SPORTS & RECREATION
St. Louis MLS Stadium – St. Louis, MO*
Evansville Arena Site Selection Study – Evansville, IN*
*projects completed at another firm
2006: Purdue University: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Landscape Architecture.
American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA), served as Chapter President 2017-2020.