Consultation based services
Consultations are structured around either an in-person workshop format at a location of the clients choosing or via video call. Applicable for clients who require limited but critical input prior to project inception or wish to expand their knowledge of key concepts within landscape planning that may aid the development of a future project. Consultations are available based on daily rates.
Project based services
Project based services are appropriate for any landscape design services, including but not limited to projects that require planning applications with the local council. All projects undertaken follow the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Plan of Work protocols in order to optimise all stage outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges. Each project may include one or more workstages depending on the client brief and the complexity of the site. Typically all three workstages would be undertaken in order to deliver a full design package, working systematically from project inception with the client to implementation supervision of the masterplan with third party construction partners. Project based fees are specific to each projects scope and complexity and available upon request, after initial project information has been shared by the client or project manager.
Workstage 1 - Site and context analysis
The goal of Workstage 1 is to identify the unique characteristics of a given landscape, the ‘genus-loci’. This involves unearthing the ecological dynamics of the local flora, both existing flora through surveys and potential flora through modelling, on-site conditions such as geology, lithology, hydrology, aspect and slope and historic land-uses that have led to the current landscape character. If relevant, local traditional and contemporary landscape management practices will also be presented. This concludes with a presentation, including a high level spatial proposal (strategic plan) for the whole site and it’s immediate context. If requested the project can then progress to Workstages 2 & 3.
Workstage 2 - Concept Design
The goal of Workstage 2 is to establish a spatial design at the conceptual level that marries the clients brief with the insights learned from the site and context analysis. The concept design is an iterative process between the client and the designer. Input from both parties should result in a concept design illustrated with a variety of media such as plans, sections, elevations, diagrams and reference images. The spatial proposal will be presented at an appropriate scale. Accompanying the spatial proposal will be a section focused on potential planting typologies. Using an in-house plant database of over 1700 taxa developed specifically for the Mediterranean and Mediterranean-type climate regions, including both ecological and agronomic species, a series of planting lists appropriate for each project will also be presented for the client.
Workstage 3 - Landscape Masterplan
The goal of Workstage 3 is to develop a comprehensive masterplan of the site, detailed plans of specific areas highlighting design elements of both soft and hardscape, a water management plan, earthwork and irrigation diagrams and a phased delivery plan if relevant. A final planting list will be developed and partner nurseries will be contacted for in-stock and propagation selection. Material suppliers and hardscape contractors will also be presented. Finally a budget proposal will be presented to the client. Implementation supervision for the landscape contractors may be considered but is not included within the masterplan package.