Business Details
Your Trusted Landscape Architecture Partner in Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill
Arnette Clark Design is a full-service landscape architecture firm dedicated to delivering personalized, customized, and professional solutions for every project. Our approach integrates artistic and professional design standards with deep expertise in plant materials, ensuring each project reflects the unique character of the site and the client's vision. With a foundation in both art and science, we offer comprehensive services including site planning, landscape design, and construction administration for residential and commercial properties. Our commitment to timely communication, teamwork, and forward-thinking design has established us as a trusted partner in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region.As a licensed Landscape Architect in North Carolina and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, we combine decades of experience with continuous professional development to meet evolving industry standards. Our work extends beyond design, as we actively contribute to community initiatives and architectural review boards, reinforcing our dedication to shaping the landscape of the Piedmont region.
Services
Site Planning
Landscape Design
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Construction Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, client-centered design solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.
- Our expertise combines artistic vision with technical proficiency in plant materials and horticulture.
- We maintain active involvement in community initiatives and architectural review boards.
- Our team holds professional licensure and participates in ongoing industry education.
- We deliver comprehensive services from initial consultation to construction administration.
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina Board of Landscape Architecture
Services
Site Planning
Our site planning services create functional, aesthetically cohesive outdoor spaces by analyzing topography, vegetation, and environmental factors. We develop comprehensive plans that balance client needs with site constraints, ensuring sustainable, code-compliant designs. This process includes survey review, concept development, and municipal submittals for residential and commercial properties.
Landscape Design
We craft customized landscape designs that integrate artistic vision with technical expertise in plant materials. Our approach considers climate, soil conditions, and seasonal changes to create year-round beauty. Services include concept plans, color-rendered presentations, and detailed hardscape/garden specifications for both new constructions and renovation projects.
Residential Design
Our residential design services focus on creating functional, beautiful outdoor living spaces tailored to homeowners' lifestyles. We specialize in courtyard designs, pool areas, native plant integration, and low-maintenance solutions that enhance property value. Each project emphasizes seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor environments while respecting architectural styles.
Commercial Design
We develop commercial landscapes that balance aesthetics with practical considerations for mixed-use developments, office parks, and public spaces. Our services include LEED-compliant designs, signage integration, and common area master plans that enhance visitor experience while meeting municipal regulations and sustainability goals.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration ensures accurate implementation of design plans through site visits, contractor coordination, and quality control checks. We provide technical support during installation, verify compliance with approved drawings, and address field adjustments to maintain design integrity from concept to completion.
People
Arnette B. Clark
Principal Landscape Architect
Licensed in North Carolina with a Master's in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University, Arnette combines artistic vision with technical expertise. She holds a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Tennessee and actively participates in industry conferences and community design initiatives.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area, including surrounding communities in North Carolina's Piedmont region.
What types of projects do you handle?
We work on both residential and commercial projects, including new constructions, renovations, mixed-use developments, and public spaces requiring landscape architecture expertise.
How does your design process work?
Our five-step process includes initial consultation, written proposal, site analysis, progress meetings, and final design presentation using AutoCAD-generated plans tailored to client needs.
Are you licensed professionals?
Yes, we are licensed by the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architecture, and our principal holds professional credentials from Louisiana State University and the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Can you handle municipal permitting?
Yes, we prepare and submit site and landscape plans for municipal review, permitting, and Architectural Review Board approvals as part of our comprehensive services.
Do you work with existing architectural review boards?
We actively collaborate with multiple review boards and have served on committees for Chapel Ridge, Governors Club, and Uwharrie Point developments.
