LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT
TURNED
VISUALIZER

plantlover since 1984
shrub relocator
tree negotiator

I grew up sketching, building tiny worlds on paper and later in 3D. Plants, space, perspectives. That mix has never left me. A decade in landscape architecture taught me how easily ideas fade when they stay abstract, too technical, or hidden in plans.

That's why I love creating visuals grounded in real design experience with a genuine passion for composition, light and atmosphere. So your ideas become something people can instantly understand.

FEEDBACK

(02)

Reliable timelines, clear communication
and consistent results.

“For many years, we have worked with Merlin as a freelance visualization specialist on design competitions.

His visualizations reliably support our competition entries and help communicate design proposals with precision and clarity, especially in phases where the quality and clarity of communication are critical.”

Ludwig SchegkLudwig SchegkLandschaftsarchitekten

Landschaftsarchitekten

“I worked with Merlin for many years on a wide range of projects.His visualizations are distinguished by a strong sense of space, materiality, and atmosphere, and provide valuable support during the preliminary design phase.

Particularly helpful is his ability to present our designs in a way that quickly engages and convinces clients.”

anja göbelanja göbelgartenarchitektur

gartenarchitektur

“Merlin's visualizations bring clarity to the design process and make projects instantly tangible. His compelling imagery creates genuine anticipation for the garden.

His high standards of quality and strong commitment are evident at every stage of collaboration, something I have experienced across many successful projects together”

Christiane von BurkersrodaChristiane von BurkersrodaGartendesign

Gartendesign

“Merlin supported projects for Wien Energie GmbH with visualizations used both for realized construction projects and within coordination and approval processes.

They contributed significantly to clearly communicating complex content and supporting decision-making.”

Johanna hohenbuehelJohanna hohenbuehelWien Energie GmbH

Wien Energie GmbH

“For many years, we have worked regularly with Merlin in the field of visualization. His works make our planned projects visible and support their effective communication to the public and clients.

They play an important role in clearly conveying complex planning content and accompanying projects on their path to realization.”

Karl GrimmKarl GrimmLandschaftsarchitekten

Landschaftsarchitekten

Ludwig SchegkLudwig SchegkLandschaftsarchitekten

Landschaftsarchitekten

PORTFOLIO

(03)

get caffeinated. things get pretty.
Proceed with curiosity.

(MY PROCESS)

iDEATE & ITERATE

(04)

Early-stage visualizations to test concepts,
atmosphere, and design decisions.

Understanding your design intent is the foundation. An initial briefing defines the goals of our collaboration and what the visuals need to achieve. We align on materials, planting, and the atmosphere you want the project to convey.

Early in the process, I provide clear visual feedback and develop the imagery step by step alongside you. We refine light, atmosphere, camera perspectives, and composition until the project communicates exactly what it needs to.

More than once, these early 3D models have revealed opportunities in the design itself and helped clients rethink a decision or two along the way.

VISUALIZE

(05)

High-end landscape visualizations that
Stop the guesswork before it starts.

In the visualization phase, approved concepts are translated into precise, high-resolution visuals. The focus shifts from exploration to clarity, consistency, and communication.

Views, lighting, materials, and context are refined to create images that can be read intuitively and discussed unambiguously with clients, authorities, and project partners.

These visualizations act as a clear point of reference, replacing assumptions with shared understanding and strengthening communication across all audiences.

REALIZE

(06)

a sneak peek of the future is surprisingly
effective at changing minds.

Here, visualizations are put to work. They help communicate ideas clearly, build confidence, and create alignment across clients, juries, authorities and the wider public.

As a preview of what’s possible, the imagery helps ideas resonate, convince, and move forward. Often faster and more effectively than words ever could.