Laurie Dewar Olin: Shaping Landscapes, Defining Vision Laurie Dewar Olin (born October 12, 1938, Marshfield, Wisconsin) stands as a towering figure in American landscape architecture—a profession he fundamentally reshaped through his unwavering dedication to ecological principles and humanist design. Growing up amidst the rugged beauty of Alaska instilled in him an early appreciation for natural forms and processes, shaping his artistic sensibilities and informing his lifelong pursuit of creating spaces that harmonize with their surroundings. His formative years at the University of Washingt…