Landscape Architecture

Create connection with your home’s surroundings

Supporting a vast number of our architectural projects as well as acting as the lead on sites that require landscape design only, our team carefully studies a site’s topography, geology, light conditions, microclimates, and existing ecology to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes. Taking a highly collaborative approach, we seek to understand how you wish to engage with your space and create meaningful moments that encourage outdoor exploration. Working with surveyors, civil and structural engineers, arborists, and ecologists, we seamlessly integrate plantings with walkways, decks, terraces, retaining walls, entertaining spaces such as outdoor kitchens and grilling stations; swimming pools and spas, outdoor fireplaces/fire pits, edible landscapes, play areas, and any other items wish list items to maximize a site’s potential.

Stonework adds a peaceful atmosphere along the walkway

Kerry was a pleasure to work with. She listened to all my plant requests and incorporated them into her designs for us. She worked well with the landscapers as well. She has an extensive knowledge of plants including the native plants of Maine. She helped us plan and develop several meadows instead of lawns. She was available for questions after the gardens were planted and since the gardens have flourished. We are very pleased.

– Anne, Westport Island, Landscape Architecture client

Landscape is the first experience of your home

Our designers plan around your property’s approach, arrival, and surrounding views. Working with surveyors, engineers, and arborists, we craft a thoughtful relationship between the indoors and outdoors that complements your home.

We create a plan as well as provide land management techniques to ensure that the integrity of the design concept remains intact for years to come.

Landscape Architecture Projects

01 Master Planning

We collaborate on a phased implementation plan and provide management that maintains the property well into the future.

02 With Architecture

Alongside project architects, our landscape architecture team assesses site opportunities, challenges, client desires, zoning requirements, and the native surroundings.

03 Without Architecture

The Maine landscape offers so much to work with. Inspired by the existing land, we cultivate an experience that integrates with the natural surroundings.

Lighted walkway made from local stone — **Whales Watch** ARCHITECTURE, Knickerbocker Group | CONSTRUCTION + MILLWORK, Knickerbocker Group | INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPTS, Urban Dwellings | INTERIOR DESIGN + DECORATING, Knickerbocker Group | PHOTOGRAPHER, Darren Setlow

A cohesive indoor-outdoor flow

Knickerbocker Group’s landscape architects work with our interior designers to curate a seamless transition from the interior to the exterior of the home. Outdoor furniture and accessories are thoughtfully selected to achieve this harmony.