Services

FIELD MEMO

A focused, site-based assessment that documents existing conditions and reveals how a landscape is functioning.

The Field Memo is an independent reading of the land—grounded in direct observation of soil, water movement, vegetation, exposure, and use. It surfaces patterns, constraints, and opportunities that are often overlooked, establishing a clear baseline for any future work.

WHAT WE COVER

  • Ground conditions: soil composition, moisture, drainage patterns

  • Water movement and erosion risk

  • Vegetation communities and ecological signals

  • Light, exposure, and seasonal variation

  • Signs of use, wear, and informal circulation

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Concise written Field Memo (2–5 pages)

  • Annotated site observations and key findings

  • Photographs documenting conditions

  • Clear identification of constraints and opportunities

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • Properties where conditions are unclear or problematic

  • Sites experiencing drainage, wear, or environmental pressures

  • Early-stage projects before design decisions are made

  • Institutions seeking grounded understanding of the land

FORMAT

Site visit + written memo (delivered in 3–5 days)

FEES

$650 – $1,250 depending on site size and complexity

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strategy SESSION

A working conversation to interpret findings, test ideas, and define next steps.

This builds directly on the Field Memo. Together, we translate site conditions into decisions—prioritizing interventions, exploring options, and pressure-testing ideas in real time. Live sketching and diagramming help make direction visible and actionable.

WHAT WE COVER

  • Spatial layout and use: circulation, gathering, edges

  • Ground conditions: water movement, soil behavior, exposure

  • Material and planting direction

  • Phasing and budget strategy

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Everything included in the Field Memo

  • 90-minute strategy session (virtual or on-site)

  • Real-time sketching and decision guidance

  • Clear next steps and priorities

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • Property owners ready to act, but needing clarity

  • Projects where phasing and budget alignment matter

  • Situations where multiple directions are possible

FEES

$1,300 – $1,800

build a strategy

concept plaN

A spatial study exploring how the property can be organized, accessed, and used over time.

The Concept Plan translates site understanding into a clear spatial framework. It defines structure—where things go, how movement works, and how the landscape can evolve in phases. This is not detailed design, but a strong, guiding plan.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Site plan drawings exploring layout and use

  • Spatial organization (circulation, gathering, edges)

  • High-level material and planting direction

  • Phasing strategy

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • Properties undergoing meaningful change

  • Clients needing a clear plan before construction

  • Projects that will be implemented over time

FEES

$2,400 – $3,800+

create a plan

full design (select projects)

Detailed development for projects requiring continuity, precision, and high site sensitivity.

Full Design builds on the Concept Plan, carrying the work through detailed resolution—materials, grading, planting, and coordination with construction.

Engaged selectively for projects where depth and continuity are essential.

FEES

Project-based

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