Lately, I've noticed so many companies that claim to be "design-build" professionals without much to back it up. What makes you a design professional? Re-hashing ideas from on-line images? Out sourcing your design work to a third party and then claiming it as your own? Thumbing through magazines and trying to imitate someone else's work or forcing into an environment it's not suited for? I'm not saying that finding inspiration in the works of others isn't something I do on a regular basis because it certainly is, but rather than deliberately ripping off ideas, I use it to fan the creative fire and to get me excited about the project I'm working on. I try to find inspiration not only in the works of fellow landscape designers/builders but also in the works of artists, photographers, chefs, authors and most importantly the people and landscapes around me. I truly love what I do creating pool and landscape environments. Starting with the site plan and spatial layout, creating 3D renderings depicting the finished product, finalizing hardscape and plant materials and lastly budgeting and construction. It all makes me feel so fulfilled and watching the joy it brings to our clients takes it to another level. Creating gathering spaces and environments that families will use to entertain, celebrate and improve their quality of life is pure joy. Making a home feel more connected to the outside worldwhich in turn draws its residents out into nature is my true goal. Connectedness to the earth and your surroundings truly is design for the real world, no gimmicks just good design....
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