The Design Process
From first ideas to a finished landscape.
A beautiful landscape begins with thoughtful planning. Studio L.V.'s design process brings together site, architecture, planting, materials, and lifestyle to create a cohesive vision for your property.
01 — Consultation
Every project begins with a conversation.
We discuss your goals, how you envision using the space, your aesthetic, priorities, and budget. This initial conversation establishes the foundation for the design and helps determine the right scope for your project.
02 — Site Observation
Before designing, we look closely at the property and its existing character.
Site measurements, photographs, visible conditions, architecture, circulation, views, vegetation, and general topographic relationships are documented to inform the landscape design.
Where a project requires professional surveying, engineering, grading, drainage analysis, or other regulated site services, those services are performed by the appropriate licensed professional.
03 — Concept Design
Ideas begin to take shape.
Hand sketches, diagrams, imagery, and preliminary plans explore layout, character, circulation, planting, and outdoor living opportunities. This stage establishes the overall direction before moving into detailed design.
04 — Conceptual Landscape Master Plan
The concept develops into a coordinated landscape design.
CAD-based design drawings communicate the proposed relationship between planting areas, hardscape, outdoor spaces, circulation, amenities, and other landscape elements.
These drawings communicate the landscape design intent and may be used by the homeowner, contractor, and project professionals as a basis for further project development.
05 — Planting Design
Planting brings the landscape to life.
Plant selections are carefully considered for color, texture, scale, seasonality, growing conditions, and long-term performance. The result is a planting palette that complements the architecture while changing and evolving throughout the year.
06 — Implementation & Design Support
Studio L.V. can remain involved during implementation to answer design questions, communicate design intent, review planting and material selections, and coordinate with contractors and other project professionals.
Any services requiring professional licensure, including signed or sealed documents, engineering, surveying, architecture, regulated landscape architecture services, or documents prepared for governmental approval, are provided by the appropriately licensed professional.