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Planning and designing a landscape is a process that begins with the client. The client assembles a team that may include a Landscape Architect, Landscape Contractor, and Architect. Some projects require other artisans or professionals, and these specialists may be introduced by any member of the design team. Once the team is selected, the design process moves into the development of a master plan.

 

​Our process basically consists of these items: 

Master Plans, Conceptual Drawings, and Construction Documents.​

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Master Plans

 

Perhaps the most important phase of the design process, the master plan lays the foundation by which the rest of the design will be built. This phase helps to prioritize ideas, goals and objectives that the client holds important while responding to the unique environmental issues of the site. This process takes into account existing conditions of the site and the program requirements as outlined by the client. Analysis drawings and diagrams developed from a scaled site plan or site survey begin to arrange various functions on the site based on required land area and spatial relationships. The master plan displays all existing elements such as vegetation, property lines, setbacks, utilities, roads and structures. Then overlays newly proposed elements such as buildings, roads, walkways, walls, fountains, plantings and/or lighting.​

 

 

Concept Drawings

 

Concepts take shape through the design process and represent the core ideas and goals of the project in the simplest of terms. Concept drawings often take the form of quick sketches that are developed to grasp ideas only discussed with words up to that point. Concept plans and sketches express the mood and feeling of a design idea quickly and effectively for the client and designer. This phase of the design process is highly energetic and sets the direction for development of future ideas.

 

 

​Construction Documents

 

The production of formal construction documents represents the final phase of the design process.  These documents lay the groundwork for every aspect of the project, providing a concrete guide for bringing the design to fruition. 

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Cover Sheet – Describes the project and identifies the design team.

 

Master Plan – Is an overall guide that expresses and maintains a coordinated focus for the project as it is developed.

 

Grading / Drainage Plan – Shows existing and proposed contours and site drainage information.

 

Hardscape / Paving Plan – Shows all materials other than plants for installation.

 

Layout / Dimension Plan – Hardscape construction document showing precise measurements.

 

Planting Plan – Locates plant material including name, size, quantity and planting notes.

 

Irrigation Plan – Shows layout of proposed irrigation system with technical specifications.

 

Lighting Plan – Identifies proposed lighting system with technical specifications.

 

Details – Shows construction of garden elements in sufficient detail to construct.

 

Tree Protection Plan – Identifies existing trees that are to remain, to be removed or be relocated. It also indicates what materials and methods are required for adequate fencing protection.