Business Details
Custom Landscape Design in Denver
Dave Johnson Landscape Architect is a dedicated practice focused on delivering exceptional design solutions while serving as a client advocate throughout the construction process. Our approach prioritizes flexibility, adapting services to meet the unique needs of each project, whether requiring comprehensive design development or brief consulting engagements. We specialize in separating design and construction phases to eliminate conflicts of interest, ensuring designs are realized with uncompromising quality. With a foundation in licensed landscape architecture and decades of regional expertise, we combine creative vision with technical precision to transform outdoor spaces.Our methodology emphasizes collaboration, from initial site analysis to final project walk-through, guaranteeing alignment with client goals and budgetary constraints. The practice maintains rigorous standards for material selection, contractor oversight, and sustainable design, reflecting a commitment to enduring beauty and functionality. Client testimonials highlight our ability to convert challenging landscapes into cohesive, aesthetically pleasing environments while maintaining cost-effectiveness and attention to detail.
Services
Landscape Design
Construction Administration
Site Inventory
Program Development
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Cost Evaluation
Value Engineering
Bid Process Management
Material Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized design solutions tailored to unique project requirements.
- Our practice advocates for clients during construction to ensure quality execution.
- We separate design and construction phases to eliminate conflicts of interest.
- Our team has extensive regional knowledge of Colorado's ecological conditions.
- We provide transparent cost evaluation and value engineering services.
What people say
Creative mind
Exceptional attention to detail
Transformed outdoor spaces
Transparent cost management
Collaborative approach
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments that balance aesthetics with functionality. We begin with site analysis and client visioning sessions to develop concepts that integrate with existing architecture and ecological conditions. Through iterative design development and material selection, we craft spaces that reflect client personalities while ensuring long-term sustainability and maintenance efficiency.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction administration to ensure design integrity during implementation. This includes contractor selection assistance, bid evaluation, and on-site supervision to verify compliance with design specifications. Our team manages material approvals, project scheduling, and quality control checks throughout the build process to guarantee final results match the approved plans.
Site Inventory
This service documents existing site conditions to inform design decisions. We assess topography, vegetation, soil composition, and environmental factors to identify opportunities and constraints. The analysis forms the foundation for developing practical designs that work with natural features while addressing client requirements for functionality and visual appeal.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering process identifies cost-effective material and construction alternatives without compromising design quality. We analyze budget parameters to suggest material substitutions, construction method adjustments, and phased implementation strategies. This service ensures projects remain financially viable while maintaining aesthetic standards and functional requirements throughout the design development phase.
Bid Process Management
We manage competitive bidding processes to connect clients with qualified contractors. This includes preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, and facilitating contractor interviews. Our expertise ensures fair pricing and proper scope understanding while maintaining design intent throughout the selection process to guarantee successful project execution.
People
Dave Johnson
Landscape Architect
Licensed Colorado landscape architect with a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Colorado Denver. Combines 20+ years of regional design experience with a background in real estate and environmental psychology to create functional, sustainable outdoor spaces tailored to client needs.
Questions
What makes your design approach unique?
We separate design and construction phases to eliminate conflicts of interest, ensuring your project maintains design integrity and quality throughout implementation.
Do you work with clients outside Colorado?
Yes, we've successfully completed projects in Virginia and other locations through remote collaboration using digital tools and local contractor networks.
How do you handle budget constraints?
Our value engineering process identifies cost-effective alternatives while maintaining design quality through material substitutions and phased implementation strategies.
What services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscape architecture including design development, construction administration, site analysis, bid management, and material selection oversight.
How are fees structured?
Fees are tailored to project scope with options for hourly consulting or comprehensive design-build oversight, ensuring flexibility for different client needs and budgets.
