Get to know us
Services and history
We started as a statement against the sloppy professional standards that dominated the field of construction services 20 years ago. We wanted to set a new, high standard and work as consultants, solving our client's problems.
The company quickly grew and cemented itself as the new golden standard in commercial construction. Today we continue to build on that legacy and strive for excellence in everything we do.
People and culture
Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our construction engineers from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.
We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.
26 January
the value of (not so) simply observing in botany
Guest lecture for the course Non-Human Designers
Rhode Island School of Design (online)
11 February
eight-page zine inspired by botany
Creative workshop free for members
Edge Hill Horticultural Society (Ormskirk, UK)
21 April
landscape-inspired concertinas
Creative workshop part of a holiday package
We Carry On (Reutum, NL)
17 May–4 June
timeless trees
Five weekly online creative sessions free tryouts
Hosted on Zoom
events calendar for 2026
4 August
landscape-inspired concertinas
Creative workshop part of a holiday package
We Carry On (Reutum, NL)
9 August
nature journaling
Online creative workshop free for members
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (online)
20 August
slow looking in botany
Keynote talk
Botanical University Challenge/Student Botany Festival (Reading, UK)
1 and 3 September
timeless trees taster sessions
Free sample class registration opens soon
Hosted on Zoom
15 September–13 October
timeless trees
Five weekly online creative sessions registration opens soon
Hosted on Zoom
2 October
autumn-inspired concertinas
Creative workshop more information available soon
Royal Talens Experience Centre (Apeldoorn, NL)
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Esther Bryce
Founder / Interior designer
Lianne Wilson
Broker
Jaden Smith
Architect
Jessica Kim
Photographer
© 2026 Kristel Schoonderwoerd
Boating Botanist is a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number: 42037913