Thoughtful landscape design guided by craft, care, and connection
At Unitas Project, every project begins with a simple question: How can people and nature thrive together?
This question informs every design decision, every planting strategy, and every conversation we have with clients. We believe the most meaningful landscapes are those that support everyday life while honoring the unique character of the land they inhabit.
Unitas is a Latin word that means unity, oneness or the state of being one. In other words, Unitas means living an undivided life. This is where the idea of Unitas Project was born.
To reconnect you (humanity) with the built environment (your home) and the natural world.
Unitas Project is the sacred space where the three worlds intersect. This is what we humans long for and chase after: that feeling of being whole. Feeling like we are aligned or living in congruence with who we are and what we value. Feeling grounded, safe, connected, loved and inspired.
At Unitas Project we believe that landscape design has the ability (or potential) to transform, not only the look and feel of your property, but the overall quality of your life.
Life is about relationship and our goal is to leverage landscape design as a way to restore your connection with the built environment, the natural world and your fellow humans, including yourself.
What makes us different:
20+ years landscape construction experience
Design influenced by music, rhythm, and composition
Advanced study with Oxford College of Garden Design
Hands-on expertise from concept to completion
“We often think of landscapes as something we own. I prefer to think of them as something we're in relationship with.
The way we care for the land ultimately shapes how we experience home, community, and the world around us.”
—Carl Feddema | Founder, Unitas Project
Our StoryFor more than twenty years, Carl Feddema has been shaping outdoor spaces through a unique combination of craftsmanship, design, and thoughtful observation.
His path to landscape design was anything but conventional.
Before entering the landscape industry, Carl earned a BFA in Music from York University in Toronto and spent years immersed in the creative process, performing and touring with a jazz trio, community orchestra, acoustic folk-pop group, and singer-songwriters. Music taught him to listen closely, pay attention to nuance, and understand how individual elements can work together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Those lessons continue to influence his work today.
What began as a practical career in landscape construction gradually evolved into a deeper exploration of design. Over two decades in the field, Carl developed a profound appreciation for craftsmanship, materials, detail, and the relationship between concept and execution. He discovered that the most meaningful outdoor spaces are not created through aesthetics alone, but through a careful balance of beauty, function, and purpose.
As his experience grew, so did his curiosity.
Through independent study, international influences, and continuing education, Carl began exploring landscape design more deeply, drawing inspiration from leading designers and educators throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. He studied landscape design with Duncan Heather, head of Oxford College of Garden Design in the UK, who was mentored by legendary international designer John Brookes. A particularly formative influence also came through the Inchbald School of Design in London, where conversations with respected garden designer and educator Andrew Duff helped affirm a direction Carl had already begun to sense for himself.
"You have a tremendous amount of promise as a designer. Don't waste it." -Andrew Duff, Inchbald School of Design
That encouragement became an important turning point.
Today, Carl approaches landscape design through a lens that is both practical and deeply human. He believes our relationship with the land shapes how we live and thrive together, and that thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces have the power to strengthen our connection to home, family, community, and the natural world.
This belief became the foundation for Unitas Project.
Rather than viewing landscapes as collections of features, Carl sees them as living relationships between people, home, and nature. Every project begins by understanding how clients want to live, gather, rest, celebrate, and experience their property. From there, thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship work together to create places that feel grounded, enduring, and deeply personal.
Today, Carl continues to combine the perspective of a designer, the discipline of a craftsman, and the curiosity of a lifelong student of the natural world.
Because the most meaningful landscapes do more than beautify a property.
They help people feel more connected to the life unfolding around them.
"A wonderful design done extremely well. Attention to detail everywhere. Peter and I were blessed to have you do this work. Thank you, Carl."
— Leemore and Peter Hoekstra | Location, Ontario
Every landscape tells a story about how we live.
Our PortfolioExplore the relationship between beauty, function, stewardship, and everyday life.
The Living Laboratory
Landscape Design + Build
A Landscape Continuum
Design + Build
The Art of Arrival
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