Nature Is Not An Afterthought
Kimmel Landscape Architecture transforms places through the intersection of art, ecology, and civic life. Great landscapes are born from artistry, a deep commitment to the land, a shared vision, and collaboration.
Our partnership with artists, architects, developers, community leaders, and you allows us to approach every project—from reimagining urban public spaces to designing a bee-friendly waterfront garden—as a chance to create culturally significant places that inspire communities for years to come.
Welcome to Our Community.
Welcome to Kimmel Landscape Architecture.
We Listen
The Kimmel Studio Landscape Architects engage in open exchange with a diverse community of thinkers, doers, and makers every day. Our studio is animated by this collective knowledge, shaped by the insights of those we work with and for. Every site becomes a canvas for ideas; every design, a shared vision realized.
"As you all know, Cathy and I are so happy with the way this turned out. Also, we couldn’t have had better people to work with than you."
— Client, Beach GardenSpecializing in Waterfront Properties: Elevating Your Experience
Kimmel Studio has extensive experience designing for properties located on or near water.
We understand and address the critical elements specific to waterfront living:
Maximizing Views: Our designs maximize your views and create seamless transitions between the landscape and the water's edge.
Waterfront Activities: We design spaces for your specific waterfront activities like boating, swimming, or relaxing by the water, making your landscape a living extension of those who engage with it.
Technical & Environmental Solutions: We handle the unique technical and environmental considerations of waterfront sites, including shoreline stabilization and restoration (expanding on slope stabilization), managing water runoff and drainage to protect water quality, and selecting appropriate plant species for coastal or riparian environments.
Complex Permitting: Our experience navigating complex permitting processes specific to waterfront development is key to your project's success.
Our site analysis process is particularly important on waterfront properties, where we thoroughly evaluate topography, soil, drainage, and environmental factors specific to your unique location.
Build a Regenerative Environment for Generations to Come
This is your chance to seize an opportunity to design a landscape that increases biodiversity, fosters resilience, and bolsters the health of individuals, communities, and the wider environment. You can make a positive impact on future generations.
Award-Winning Landscape Design
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the prestigious John Russell Pope Award. This honor, bestowed by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, celebrates our ability to blend artistry, ecology, and civic life into landscapes of lasting cultural significance. Our work is recognized and celebrated within the industry, suggesting that commissioning us is aligning you with recognized excellence
