Our Methodology

Design First.
Build Once.

Every project is fully designed, visualized, and documented before construction begins. This process ensures clarity, accuracy, and confidence at every stage.

Residential landscape design with uplighting at night
San Antonio, TX
01 — Why This Approach
01

Accurate Estimates

Complete designs enable precise project pricing before construction begins.

02

Informed Decisions

Visualize every detail and make changes while they're still on paper.

03

Reduced Change Orders

It costs far less to revise a drawing than to rebuild construction.

04

Clear Expectations

Builders receive complete documentation. Everyone understands the vision.

02 — The Design Journey

From first conversation to construction support

01

Phone Consultation

Initial conversation to understand your project goals, timeline, and budget parameters.

02

In-Person Site Visit

Detailed site analysis documenting existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints.

03

House + Site Modeling

Creating accurate 3D models of your property as the foundation for design exploration.

04

3D Design Development

Developing design concepts through photorealistic visualizations you can experience before construction.

05

Construction Documentation

Technical drawings with complete specifications enabling accurate contractor pricing.

06

Builder Coordination

Supporting the bidding process, answering questions, and clarifying design intent.

07

Project Management

Optional

Optional construction oversight ensuring the built result matches the design vision.

03 — Studio Output

What you receive

01

Concept Visualization

3D rendering at dusk
Aerial 3D view
Design perspective
02

Technical Documentation

Landscape plan
Layout Plans
Lighting plan
Lighting Plans
Construction details
Construction Details
03

Material + Plant Selections

San Antonio region trees and plants guide
Plant Palettes
Material color wheel with warm and cold tones
Material Boards
Layered planting beds with ornamental grasses at different growth stages
Maintenance Tips & Growth Habits

Design doesn't end at installation. We provide guidance on how your landscape will grow, adapt, and be maintained over time—ensuring long-term performance, health, and visual consistency.

04 — Design Philosophy

Good design is not decoration added to a space. It is the careful consideration of how a place will be used, experienced, and remembered.

We design landscapes that feel inevitable—as though they could not have been any other way.

THREE VINES

Ready to begin your outdoor space?

Every project starts with a conversation—about your goals, your property, and how you want to live outdoors.

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