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Dan Euser Waterarchitecture Inc
International Water Feature Design ConsultantsEstablished in 1997, DEW Inc (Dan Euser Waterarchitecture Inc) consults with architects, landscape architects, engineers, artists, municipalities and theme park planners to develop unique water feature displays complete with their complimentary mechanical & electrical systems through the full range of design services.
We provide directions to the design team for architectural, structural, and waterproofing details and work with clients to develop solutions to issues of water behaviour, aesthetics, environment, performance, safety, economy, utility servicing and maintenance. A prototype testing service is provided as necessary to accurately predict unique water displays.
Completed designs and designs under construction include reflecting pools, architectural waterfalls, art installations, rain curtains, classical fountains, animated fountains, fog and steam fountains, ice and winter fountains, children’s water play areas, swimming pools, multi-function water feature areas, and however the creative display of water can be envisioned.
- AIA - NYC Design Award 2008
- AIA /COTE Top Ten Green Projects Award 2010
- AIA Award of Excellence in Architecture 2008
- AIA Award of Excellence Miami Chapter 2002
- AIA Honor Award 2006
- AIA NYC Design Award Interior Architecture 2011
- AIA Regional Honor Award of Excellence
- American Express 9/11 Memorial Competition 2002
- ASLA Award of Honor Design 2004
- ASLA Award of Honor General Design 2007
- ASLA Award of Honor Residential Design 2006
- ASLA Award of Honor Residential Design 2007
- ASLA Award of Merit Design 2004
- ASLA Honor Award
- ASLA Honor Award 2010 St Louis Chapter
- ASLA HONOR AWARD 2011
- ASLA HONOR AWARD 2012
- ASLA Honor Award Design 1998
- ASLA Landmark Award 2012
- ASLA Presidents Award of Excellence 1996
- Canadian Architect Award of Excellence
- Canadian Architect Award of Excellence 1999
- Canadian Architect Award of Excellence 2006
- Canadian Architect Award of Merit
- Canian Architect Award of Excellence 2004
- City of Toronto Urban Design Award
- CSLA Award of Excellence 2002
- CSLA National Honour Award
- CSLA National Merit Award
- CSLA Regional Citation Award 2010
- CSLA Regional Honour Award
- CSLA REGIONAL HONOUR AWARD 2013
- CSLA Regional Merit Award
- CSLA Regional Merit Award 2009
- CSLA REGIONAL MERIT AWARD 2013
- Design Exchange Award
- LEED Gold 2010
- Lucy Moses Preservation Awards New York
- Mississauga Urban Design Award of Excellence
- OAA Design Excellence Award 2010
- OAA Design of Excellence
- RAIC 2004 Governor General award for Architecture
- RAIC Governor General's Award
- RAIC Innovation in Architecture Award 2011
- RAIC National Urban Design Award 2010
- The Waterfront Center - Excellence on the Waterfront Award
- U.S. Green Building Council Outstanding Environmental Award
- ULI Award of Excellence
2012-12-10911 Memorial wins ASLA 2012 Honor award
2012-10-03Yorkville Park given ASLA Landmark Award
2012-06-27DEVONIAN GARDENS REOPENS IN CALGARY
2012-06-26Mississauga Civic Square One Year Later
2012-06-25Guelph Civic Square opens to public
2012-05-19BARNES ART MUSEUM PHILADELPHIA OPENS
2012-05-09BELO GARDEN PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
2011-11-23Mississauga urban Design Award Winner
2011-11-15Newmarket Riverwalk Commons Opens
2011-09-30World Landscape Architecture Magazine Issue #02 2011 Article regarding 9/11 Waterfalls
2011-09-11History Channel Documentary : Making of the 9/11 Memorial
Premiered September 11, 2011
Premiered September 11, 2011
2011-09-07Time 911 Waterfalls
2011-09-03YORK REGION - 911 MEMORIAL
2011-07-24Kingston Park Chatham Opening
2010-09-10Discovery Channel - WTC Memorial
2009-05-24Blackburn Fountain - London Ontario
2007-07-01ASLA Award - Mesa Arts Center
2006-04-01Art Collector's Residence - Toronto
2006-04-01OALA Pinnacle Award
2005-05-14CTV WTC Memorial Mockup
2005-05-12New York Times - WTC Memorial Mockup
2005-04-02Steve Mann - Urban Beach
Dan Euser
A registered landscape architect and member of the CSLA and OALA since 1982, Dan Euser has been involved in water feature design since. First with Moorhead Flemming Corban Landscape Architects and continuing with R.J. Van Seters Company Ltd. until 1997 when he opened his own office, DEW Inc (Dan Euser Waterarchitecture Inc), to focus solely on the design of water features and their mechanical & electrical systems. He has been honoured to be the water feature consultant for numerous award winning projects and was privileged in 2004 to be commissioned to develop the unique water effects for the National September 11 Memorial at the former World Trade Center site in New York.
Steve Euser
Steve Euser, having been originally trained in digital animation at Seneca College attended the University of Guelph to receive a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. During his studies he worked for DEW Inc and collaborated with local artist Al Groen in the development and creation of numerous furniture designs and had work recognized in Azure Magazine. Upon completing his degree he spent two years working in the design office of Janet Rosenberg and Associates and officially joined DEW Inc in the fall of 2010.Projects
- National September 11 Memorial
- Eleven Tears 9/11 Memorial
- Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
- Discovery Green
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Burlington Waterfront
- Dundas Square
- Manitoba Hydro Place
- Jamison Square
- Mesa Arts and Entertainment Center
- MNR Headquarters
- Blackburn Memorial Fountain
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- New York City Waterfalls
- Westchester Residence
- William J. Clinton Presidential Center
- XL House
- Yorkville Park
- Four Seasons Miami
- Feature projects