Landscape Architecture
Our services include the full range of landscape architectural design including site planning and design of planting, irrigation, landscape structures, lighting, grading, and parking. Each project is designed in the following sequence: programming, analysis, concept alternatives, synthesis of analysis and concept alternatives, design, and implementation.
Our services include the full range of landscape architectural design including site planning and design of planting, irrigation, landscape structures, lighting, grading, and parking. Each project is designed in the following sequence: programming, analysis, concept alternatives, synthesis of analysis and concept alternatives, design, and implementation.
Planting Design
Whether you are preserving existing plants or planting from scratch our knowledge of the aesthetic value of plants and their horticultural needs combines to provide you with a sustainable and yet high impact landscape.
Whether you are preserving existing plants or planting from scratch our knowledge of the aesthetic value of plants and their horticultural needs combines to provide you with a sustainable and yet high impact landscape.
Irrigation Design
Water is the principal nutrient of landscape plants. The only purpose of the irrigation system is to sustain the plants. As landscape architect and certified arborist we design the irrigation system to efficiently and sustainably provide water to the plants in time of need.
Water is the principal nutrient of landscape plants. The only purpose of the irrigation system is to sustain the plants. As landscape architect and certified arborist we design the irrigation system to efficiently and sustainably provide water to the plants in time of need.
Site Planning
Whether you're seeking to retrofit an existing site or build on vacant land we can provide your site planning services.
Our services include:
Consultation, investigation, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports, responsible construction supervision, or landscape management in connection with the planning and development of land and incidental water areas, where, and to the extent that, the dominant purpose of such services or creative works is the preservation, conservation, enhancement, or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and plantings, or naturalistic and aesthetic values; The determination of settings, grounds, and approaches for and the siting of buildings and structures, outdoor areas, or other improvements; The setting of grades, shaping and contouring of land and water forms, determination of drainage, and provision for storm drainage and irrigation systems; The design of such tangible objects and features as are necessary to the purpose outlined herein; The preparation, review and analysis of master and site plans, and the review and analysis of subdivision and land development plans; Feasibility studies, site selection, cost estimates, and reports associated with the development of land and incidental water areas; Integration, site analysis, and determination of the location of buildings, structures, pedestrian systems, transportation systems, and environmental systems; Analysis and design of grading and drainage, stormwater management, irrigation, systems for erosion and sediment control, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems where such systems are pertinent to the practice of landscape architecture; Determination and placement of site improvements including the design of site amenities, accessibility components, plantings and other tangible objects and features associated with the practice of landscape architecture; Analysis, design, construction and management of wetlands, and where appropriate the performance of such with other design professionals; and Analysis, design, and construction of Xeriscape systems as defined in Section 373.185, Florida Statutes.
We provide design and construction plans and specifications for the following:
Steps and ramps
Fountains and pools
Fences, screens, dividers and walls
Overhead structures (i.e. trellis)
Decks
Retaining walls
Play equipment
Benches and planters
Drainage structures
Lighting
Pavement
Curbs
Planting
Site furnishings
Irrigation.
Whether you're seeking to retrofit an existing site or build on vacant land we can provide your site planning services.
Our services include:
Consultation, investigation, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports, responsible construction supervision, or landscape management in connection with the planning and development of land and incidental water areas, where, and to the extent that, the dominant purpose of such services or creative works is the preservation, conservation, enhancement, or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and plantings, or naturalistic and aesthetic values; The determination of settings, grounds, and approaches for and the siting of buildings and structures, outdoor areas, or other improvements; The setting of grades, shaping and contouring of land and water forms, determination of drainage, and provision for storm drainage and irrigation systems; The design of such tangible objects and features as are necessary to the purpose outlined herein; The preparation, review and analysis of master and site plans, and the review and analysis of subdivision and land development plans; Feasibility studies, site selection, cost estimates, and reports associated with the development of land and incidental water areas; Integration, site analysis, and determination of the location of buildings, structures, pedestrian systems, transportation systems, and environmental systems; Analysis and design of grading and drainage, stormwater management, irrigation, systems for erosion and sediment control, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems where such systems are pertinent to the practice of landscape architecture; Determination and placement of site improvements including the design of site amenities, accessibility components, plantings and other tangible objects and features associated with the practice of landscape architecture; Analysis, design, construction and management of wetlands, and where appropriate the performance of such with other design professionals; and Analysis, design, and construction of Xeriscape systems as defined in Section 373.185, Florida Statutes.
We provide design and construction plans and specifications for the following:
Steps and ramps
Fountains and pools
Fences, screens, dividers and walls
Overhead structures (i.e. trellis)
Decks
Retaining walls
Play equipment
Benches and planters
Drainage structures
Lighting
Pavement
Curbs
Planting
Site furnishings
Irrigation.
Expert Witness
Peter DeWick, RLA, ISA has been an expert witness in cases concerning tree preservation, damages caused by trees to sidewalks and other infrastructure, landscape installation, overcompaction of soil, site planning, and negligent failure to prune trees. Peter DeWick is a registered landscape architect in the State of Florida and a certified arborist with the International Society of Arborists.
Peter DeWick, RLA, ISA has been an expert witness in cases concerning tree preservation, damages caused by trees to sidewalks and other infrastructure, landscape installation, overcompaction of soil, site planning, and negligent failure to prune trees. Peter DeWick is a registered landscape architect in the State of Florida and a certified arborist with the International Society of Arborists.
Streetscape Design
We can provide streetscape design from the smallest residential street to the largest interstate highway. We are prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation in landscape architecture. Recent projects have included Oakland Park Boulevard, NW 44th Street, Weston Road, a portion of the Florida Turnpike, the intersection of Weston Road and I-75, Flamingo Road in the Town of Davie, and the I-75 interchange for Naples, Miami, and Coral Springs.
We can provide streetscape design from the smallest residential street to the largest interstate highway. We are prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation in landscape architecture. Recent projects have included Oakland Park Boulevard, NW 44th Street, Weston Road, a portion of the Florida Turnpike, the intersection of Weston Road and I-75, Flamingo Road in the Town of Davie, and the I-75 interchange for Naples, Miami, and Coral Springs.
Entry Feature, Wall, and Fountain Design
We provide appropriate and functional landscape structures which accent and unite with the landscape. We provide full details, specifications, and inspection services in order to complete the project to our client's satisfaction.
We provide appropriate and functional landscape structures which accent and unite with the landscape. We provide full details, specifications, and inspection services in order to complete the project to our client's satisfaction.
Tree Surveys, Assessments, and Appraisals
We accurately identify tree species, size, defects, vigor, canopy density, extent of decay, pests, failure history, live crown ratio, and quantity of deadwood. We can identify which trees could be saved or relocated and which trees should be removed. We provide tree preservation plans and tree appraisals per the Guide for Plant Appraisal.
We accurately identify tree species, size, defects, vigor, canopy density, extent of decay, pests, failure history, live crown ratio, and quantity of deadwood. We can identify which trees could be saved or relocated and which trees should be removed. We provide tree preservation plans and tree appraisals per the Guide for Plant Appraisal.
Landscape and Tree Preservation Codes
Florida has some of the most advanced landscape and tree preservation codes in the nation and Broward County is perhaps the most advanced county in Florida. We have been active in writing landscape regulations concerning the landscape, tree preservation, fountain design, entry features, perimeter wall design, standard and alternative parking lot design, pedestrian zones, and more.
Florida has some of the most advanced landscape and tree preservation codes in the nation and Broward County is perhaps the most advanced county in Florida. We have been active in writing landscape regulations concerning the landscape, tree preservation, fountain design, entry features, perimeter wall design, standard and alternative parking lot design, pedestrian zones, and more.
Maintenance and Tree Trimming Specifications
We can provide specifications ranging from requirements for a maintenance contractor or tree trimmer to illustrative maintenance manuals for in-house staff.
We can provide specifications ranging from requirements for a maintenance contractor or tree trimmer to illustrative maintenance manuals for in-house staff.