FEATURING FIRE There is something instinctively wonderful about relaxing around a fire, and as a result we find ourselves incorporating fire into most of our outdoor living spaces.  Fire features, as we call them, can take on infinite forms and aesthetic styles to fit seamlessly into a designed space.  Here are a few [...]

Dining "Out" Staying home has become something we love, but it's nice to have the elevated feel of our favorite haunts – Our local cafes and restaurants with their outdoor seating and casual vibes.  Our favorite spots have both food and ambiance down to a science.  So, we have been experimenting [...]

Indoor/Outdoor Spaces Depending on your climate, outdoor living can be a seasonal enjoyment or a year-round experience.  Increasingly, the indoor/outdoor living space is becoming part of almost every landscape we create.  These transitional spaces give all the feeling of the outdoors, with all the comforts of the indoors.  Take a look [...]

Emotion In The Landscape We ask ourselves many question when designing Outdoor Living space… “How will people interact in the landscape?  How will the landscape hold space for people?” and, perhaps most importantly, “How will that experience feel?”  Our emotions allow us to make sense of the world around us as [...]

Pathways In The Landscape photography by: Sarah Cosca In a landscape of any scale, the experience of moving through it is as important as the experience of resting within it.  Imagine a destination point – a tranquil gathering space surrounded by garden some distance from the house – and imagine [...]

Landscape Topography Topography is the science of mapping land formations - determining the depth of valleys, steepness of hills, and where the flattest areas of ground lie.  As Landscape Architects, the first step to any design is understanding the site, which includes the way the land is naturally shaped.  Therefore, topography [...]

Ground Work Landscape Architecture is the design of space on every level – At our eye level, above our heads, and on the ground plane beneath our feet. The ground is an often-overlooked aspect of design, but it has the ability to define space and create interest within the landscape. Here we focus [...]

Contemporary Elements We are always excited about new things, especially when they relate to Landscape Architecture, so contemporary landscaping has truly stolen our hearts.  Here are a few of our favorite contemporary elements we use in designing landscapes that stun with their simple and innovative modern style. Contemporary Aesthetic [...]