What Is My Favorite Project?

What is my favorite project? I get this question often from clients, colleagues, or friends.

Asking about a favorite project is like asking about a parent’s favorite child.  Because we are thoughtful about what projects we work on, the answer is, genuinely, we are excited about all our projects.

Each project brings a different set of opportunities and engages us in unique ways.  Our portfolio of work embodies vastly different styles, project types, and scales.  But the commonality between all projects is thoughtful design and detailing, and a strong connection to the individuals who engage us.

The end result is a landscape that responds to a client’s desires while expressing our firm’s values.

Hidden Cove Image by John Granen

The Japanese-inspired courtyard at Hidden Cove is a result of a collaborative design process between Land Morphology, the owner, and the architect.  The design carefully integrates the owner’s large collection of specimen trees.

At the Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s Herb Garden a water feature offers interactive opportunities. Water streams from an exquisitely detailed bluestone wall providing an experience all ages can enjoy.  Creating emotional engagement with the landscape is important in our work.

Each project is chosen because we are inspired; the work stretches us intellectually and emotionally.  All projects are not right for us and we are not right for all projects.  We are very careful to align values when discussing new opportunities.

At Land Morphology we strive for high aspiration in our designs.  Our mission and values are imbedded in our selection of projects.  We have a highly inspired and accountable team that lives the values of the firm on a daily basis.  

I am most proud of the team that has come together to do great work around shared values and has fun doing it.

A new arbor provides shelter and shade for this garden renovation in Seattle.  Land Morphology worked with the owner to update the garden’s plant palette while also enhancing spaces for gathering with family and friends.

Sunset Hill Image by Miranda Estes Photography

Mathews Garden Image by Miranda Estes Photography

Piermont Estate Photo by Rob Cardillo

In Piermont, NY the landscape supports an amazing collection of art, artifacts, and the adapted reuse of historical elements.

This eclectic Seattle garden embodies the owner’s style and sense of fun.  

Photo by our own Meghan James

Here the Land Morphology team visits Keller Fountain in Portland to study successful public spaces.  We discovered that each team member focused on a different aspect.