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“imagine . create . solutions”L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t s & P l a n n e r s
Res idential Landscape Des ign
RSLA is an award-winning Landscape Architecture and Planning fi rm with studios in Chesapeake, VA and on Long Island, NY. We provide landscape design expertise to owners of fi ne homes and estates, land developers, architects, engineers and builders. Principals of the fi rm are licensed Landscape Architects in NY, VA and NC and our designers and support staff are also registered or intern Landscape Architects.
We listen to and collaborate with our Clients to provide an intelligent solution for their landscape needs. We strive to develop long-term relationships with our residential clients and often return to properties regularly to continually enhance a design. After all, our purpose is to improve the quality of life in our communities whether it be on a small residential property or expansive park or golf course.
The following are some landscape elements and ideas that may be developed on a residential de-sign project:
L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t s & P l a n n e r s
Who is RSLA Landscape Architect s ?
Plantscape• Native plantings• Drought-tolerant (xeriscape) plantings• Buffers and screen plantings• Poolside plantings• Seaside gardens• Theme gardens• Natural woods/forest restoration• Pond plantings• Lawn alternatives• Home periphery (foundation) plantings• Wall and terracing plantings• Bio-diverse drainage swales
Hardscape• Driveways and auto-courts• Decks, patios & terraces• Swimming pools, spas & water features• Sport courts• Pergolas & gazebos• Walkways and paths• Gates & fences• Steps and retaining walls• Children’s play areas• Family gathering nodes• Fire pits, fountains & ponds• Outdoor kitchens
“imagine . create . solutions”
432 S. Battlefi eld Blvd. • Chesapeake, VA 23322 • Tel: (757) 410-2596 • Fax: (757) 410-3341E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.rsla.us
You, as a homeowner, generally have two choices when it comes to hiring a designer for your prop-erty...a landscape contractor or a Landscape Architect. Often, a landscape contractor will “throw in a design for free” if you use them to install your landscape, especially on minor and “cookie-cutter” projects. But if you are looking for an original and intelligent creation, a comprehensive design solution, you recognize the value of working directly with a seasoned design professional, and are comfortable with paying for quality design, than we may be the fi rm for you.
Objective planning and designRDA provides an objective landscape master plan for your property that is creative, functional and budget conscious. We are not affi liated with any landscape contractor or nursery and are therefore not married to any single style of material or plant supply. This frees us up to specify many types of landscape materials and elements and insures a “custom’ design for your property. We listen to you and your family and strive to incorporate all of your wishes into a design.
Spatial designWe think of the potential of your property as a series of spaces that are linked together rather than simply a place to fi ll up with plants. We utilize our strong problem-solving skills and concentrate on a big-picture approach to design and subsequently hone in on the details. Although we design small portions of a property, the most effi cient use of our services is for an overall concept and design for your entire property. A building Architect will design your home as a series of rooms that all fl ow together and we do the same for the outside of the house.
Low-impact and contextual designWe always try to work with the land and preserve as many natural features of a site as possible. This includes trees and plants, landforms, drainage patterns, views into and out of the property, the local context and history and the surrounding landscape of a piece of land. This helps convey a sense of permanence to make a new or renovated landscape appear as if it has existed for years.
Budget-consciousBudget-conscious doesn’t necessarily mean we are looking to come up with the cheapest solution for your property. What it does mean is that we will strive to work within your own budget. You should have a general idea of what you would like to spend on the exterior of your home, which will affect the complexity of a design, but it should never affect the quality. Don’t be afraid to let us know your budget…we don’t want to design a landscape that costs $100,000 when you only want to spend $20,000.
Why Work With A Landscape Architect ?
L a n d s c a p e A r c h i t e c t s & P l a n n e r s
48"locust
50"locust
18"elm
30"locust
28"locust
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WAGNER RESIDENCEGlen Cove, New York
The view of Hempstead Harbor from this new waterfront home is framed by two 100-year old Copper Beech trees. These trees anchor a recessed patio and ad-jacent refl ecting pool to provide outdoor living space. A new wind-ing brick path leads to a front en-trance courtyard with a fountain focal point. The planting scheme includes ornamental grasses, fl owering perennials and low ev-ergreen shrubs.
Refl ecting pool & fountains Bluestone patio, steps & seat walls
Winding brick front walkway
WILKINS RESIDENCEGlen Head, New York
The Client wanted the focus of this two-acre property to be a tennis court complex to accommodate their nation-ally-ranked daughter. Other features include a swimming pool and outdoor terrace area, a motor court and circular driveway and sculpted earth berms planted with ever-greens and seasonal plants for screening and directing views into and out of the property.
Landscape Master Plan
Landscape Master Plan
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BIRNBAUM RESIDENCESt. James, New York
The Client wanted to recre-ate an Adirondack-fl avored front yard complete with fi re pit and story-telling council ring located beneath towering pine trees. A small pond and waterfall provides the sound of water and is stocked with decorative fi sh. Plantings in-clude masses of ferns, fl ower-ing groundcover, small rock gardens and stepping stone paths.
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16"beech
24"locust
14"elm
18"locust
12"maple
60"locust
16"spruce
14"locust
16&14"locust
10"locust
18"
12"locust
26&two24"locust
24&18"locust
48"locust
50"locust
18"elm
12"birch
30"locust
30"locust
28"locust
14"apple
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LOEFFLER RESIDENCEFire Island, New York
The two main factors that dictated this design were deer-proofi ng plant material and creating privacy for the front porch deck area from the street. Since cars are not permitted in this area of Fire Island, the bicycle is the cho-sen mode of transportation, so a “parking area” was designed into the front entrance. Plants were chosen for their salt-spray and wind tolerance.
Front walk entrance and bike “parking”
Front entrance
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MILLER RESIDENCENissequogue, New York
This riverfront home includes a sloping island between the driveway and street that is used to display outdoor steel sculpture. A wooden platform and paver landing beckons visitors from the gravel drive-way. Wood decks at the rear of the house provide views of the Nissequogue River at all times of the year. Masses of fl owering perennials and or-namental grasses
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HINTEMAN RESIDENCEHead-of-the-Harbor, New York
This existing 4-year old home had only basic foundation planting and lawn over two acres. We devel-oped a landscape master plan that created a series of outdoor rooms and spaces defi ned by formal al-lees of fl owering trees. Amenities include swimming pool, terraces, play area, curvilinear paths for children’s bike riding and skate-boarding, outdoor storage and plant masses to provide transition between sections of the property.
Existing house prior to landscape renovation
Proposed landscape renovation plan
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WILLOW LAKE APARTMENTSSmithtown, New York
This luxury apartment complex is centered around a spring-fed lake that empties into a local tributary of the Nissequogue River. We developed a plant scheme that emphasizes the use of native and indigenous plants, bio-fi ltering of storm water runoff and four seasons of visual interest. This project was completed in phases over fi ve years and was credited with increasing a positive fi rst-impression and overall feel of the community.
Aerial view
Wetlands bio-fi lter planting
Winding brick front walkway
Rental offi ce walkway entrance
AVALONBAY @ CORAMCoram, New York
We developed landscape de-sign concepts and co-designed portions of the new 18-hole golf course that is the prime amenity for this project. Land-scaping of the clubhouse uses masses of groundcover to sta-bilize slopes and frame views out over the golf course. Plans also called for the thinning of portions of existing woods to provide views and access to the golf course.
Poll, terrace & pergola
Planting Master Plan
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AVALON @ PLAINVIEWPlainview, New York
This upscale complex of luxury apartments is being developed on a former in-dustrial site. A central open space and the areas around the units are heavily planted and a children’s play area and adult seating wall was devel-oped for residents and visi-tors. Plants are primarily na-tive and massed along the site perimeter to create a dense buffer and screen.
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MAGNOLIA COURTCONDOMINIUMSHoward Beach, New York
Our fi rm developed a dense high-quality landscape to compliment the architecture of this high-end residential condominium located near JFK Airport. A continuous looping path connects the com-mon areas to the parking lot and walkways, allowing residents to continually view and use the en-tire property.
London paver cul-de-sac & planting Common area planting
Foundation planting
Site Master Plan