Kenneth B Simmons Associates

Our Story

At KBS Landscape Architecture, we believe in integrating environmentally sound principles with the needs of humans. Since 1946, we have been a leader in the profession in South Carolina and beyond, relying on our vast project experience on environmentally sensitive and historically significant sites. Our family history is etched on the land, and we understand the importance of nurturing and preserving the environment for future generations.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide bespoke landscape design services that bring your vision to life. We believe in a team-based interdisciplinary approach, which means every aspect of your project will receive the highest level of design expertise and project management to assure its total success. Our process is designed to ensure that your goals and needs are understood and met, and that your project is completed on time and within budget.

Our Services

We offer a range of services, from site analysis to construction administration, to bring your landscape design project to life. Our services include:

• Site Analysis: We conduct a thorough site analysis to identify existing characteristics that should be preserved, enhanced, or leveraged, and to identify any site limitations or legal restrictions.
• Conceptual Design: We provide practical and creative design solutions that meet your needs and goals, and present you with preliminary concepts for your input and approval.
• Design Documents and Permitting: We turn beautiful renderings into construction documents, and work with you to select all final details and finishes.
• Bidding, Negotiating, and Construction Administration: We assist with competitively bidding out your project, negotiating the final contract, and visiting the site frequently to ensure construction goes as smoothly as possible.

Our Expertise

Our team of experts has decades of experience in landscape architecture, and we specialize in integrating your goals with the existing site characteristics. This results in increased project value and reduction in overall construction cost. We have worked on a range of projects, from parks and green spaces to commercial and residential developments, and have a proven track record of success.

Our Awards and Recognition

We are proud to have received numerous awards and recognition for our work, including the Order of the Palmetto, which is the highest civilian honor in South Carolina. Our work has also been featured in various publications, and we have received accolades from our peers and clients alike.