Simmonds & Associates

At Simmonds & Associates, we are a leading Bay-Area based landscape architecture and urban design firm, specializing in residential, commercial, and public space design. With over thirty years of practice on three continents, we bring a vast and varied experience to our projects. Our philosophy is built upon the importance of listening to our clients, allowing us to create outdoor environments rooted in nature that are truly unique and inspiring.

We believe that our most important skill is listening. By working closely with our clients, we create places that are a sanctuary from the stresses of life and nourish the spirit. We design outdoor environments that inspire those who enjoy them, and diligently listen to our clients to ensure that we are creating their dreams, not ours. This commitment to creating environmentally conscientious, dramatic, and alluring outdoor spaces has consistently proven successful for private residences, commercial, or public places.

Our Trademark Skills

We are constantly exploring innovative alternatives for landscape design solutions and materials. New and provocative design solutions, whether they be in spatial geometry or materials, are actively sought for each new project. Creativity is a part of our DNA, and we have a knack for finding new ways to practice ecologically sensitive landscape design. While many are just now jumping on the ecological bandwagon, we have been advocating and using native plants from the outset, and introduced ornamental grasses to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s, before they were recognized as appropriate for our Mediterranean climate.

Each and every one of our projects incorporates ecologically sensitive solutions. We practice sustainable site development and instigate sustainable landscape management practices that are beneficial to the environment and friendly to our clients' budgets. If called for, we will introduce our clients to professionals in aligned fields, such as experts in raising organic produce, ecologically and organically based landscape maintenance companies, or horticulturalists specializing in California native plants.

Sustainability

During the design phase, we consider the long-term implications of our designs. We know that ongoing maintenance is costly, and we prioritize durability and low maintenance in our designs. From the outset, we consider the appropriate plant material that will thrive in your particular microclimates and require the least amount of maintenance. This ensures that your landscape will reach and maintain the highest level of beauty and functionality over the years.

At Simmonds & Associates, we believe that our unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability sets us apart from other landscape architecture firms. We take pride in our ability to listen to our clients' needs and desires, and we are dedicated to creating outdoor environments that inspire and nourish those who enjoy them.