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Firm Profile
Background
Site Workshop is a landscape architectural firm based in Seattle, Washington. We specialize in professional consulting services for land planning, site planning and site-specific landscape architecture for a range of commercial, institutional and civic projects. Our licensed landscape architects possess over 70 years of combined experience on a regional, national and international level. We emphasize direct, continuing involvement by a partner of the firm in all projects. Maintaining consistent and timely performance throughout the planning, design and construction phases is a priority in our work. Listening to the client, building relationships and understanding the dynamics of a project are of ultimate importance to each member of our firm. Our primary objective is to ensure environmental, cultural and aesthetic value to each project we undertake.
Approach
As a collaborative, idea-oriented group, Site Workshop is committed to delivering creative, high quality, reliable products and services. Our approach is to establish a fresh, innovative concept for each project with a dedication to environmental responsibility, cultural understanding and integrity of the built environment. We view master planning, landscape architectural design and implementation as a continuum: developing solutions that integrate functional needs with aesthetic concerns. Our process is inclusive: we engage the client, user groups, building architects and other professionals as partners throughout the course of the project.
Environmental Responsibility
An environmentally responsible approach is incorporated in all aspects of our design. Site Workshop team members are leaders in sustainable design - working with owners, architects and engineers to develop innovative solutions to site drainage and storm water, on-structure conditions and rooftop environments, paving and ground surfacing, lighting, planting and irrigation solutions. We emphasize solutions that integrate program and functioning elements with aesthetic concerns. We view this a fundamental component of our solutions, beginning with a thorough understanding of the environmental dynamics of the site, the systems and opportunities for applied ecology and the criteria for sustainability. In our experience, a successful project or formula for a truly sustainable project lies in the collaboration of all team members and the long-term commitment by the owner, visitors and users - those who are ultimately responsible for sustaining the landscape over time.
Technical Expertise
Site Workshop's professional skills are complemented by a strong technical expertise in all areas of site design. We employ a full complement of techniques for design, illustration and production. This includes manual drawings and sketches, combined with models, and state of the art information technology. Our built solutions demonstrate an understanding of how the use of materials, programming, schedule and budget translate to effective construction techniques and innovative built work. Our beliefs that balancing a passion for design with pragmatism and a sound technical knowledge has been a key factor in our portfolio of successful projects. |
