spaces which inspire
Whether a private garden nook, public park or an expansive commercial development, we aim to design spaces that surpass the expected. Creating pollinator pathways in parking lots, incorporating artful design elements inspired by site histories, working to restore natural processes through low-impact development, creating informal spaces for play, places for gathering, reflection and healing.
We have experience with all stages of project development, leading projects from early conceptual design through project construction and completion. We believe collaboration leads to the best ideas and most successful designs, whether it be with an individual client, community group or team of architects and engineers. Learn more about completed projects here.
Residential gardens
Salix Sea Studio offers a range of design improvements for those wanting to improve their gardens. Please contact us to schedule a free consultation and estimate. Learn more about our residential design services here.
plazas and streetscapes
Urban spaces serve a wide range of people and must be welcoming, flexible, accessible and safe. Successful plazas and streetscapes provide thermal comfort, places to sit, gather, and visual interest.
parks and playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds are important centers for community and children’s development. Salix Sea designs for safety, creativity, discovery and comfort, and has extensive experience in community-driven design process.
habitat restoration
Integrating natural systems within our built environments enhances our community health and wellbeing. Salix Sea advocates inviting natural systems and habitats into even the most unexpected spaces.
commercial spaces
Salix Sea aims to elevate even the most mundane open space, navigated by the masses, through thoughtful, easily maintained, landscape design. Commercial spaces offer exciting opportunities for gathering and creating social connections.
institutions
Whether it be a campus-wide plan or individual building, care must be taken to connect seamlessly to the larger context. A successful landscape design creates a strong feeling of institutional cohesiveness and promotes feelings of belonging.
multifamily housing
Open spaces created for multifamily communities are often intensely used. Similar to other shared spaces, care must be taken to select durable materials and structures which cater to a broad range of people and abilities.
public gardens
Public gardens offer an important opportunity for visitors to commune with nature, whether it be a p-patch or arboretum. Gardens should in incorporate species which provide year-round interest, providing spaces to relax and reflect, and accommodate maintenance activities.
neighborhood developments
Neighborhood developments offer a unique opportunity to design for public, private and semi-public spaces. Selecting climate-adaptive species for front yard spaces and streetscapes and designing community parks for a variety of active and passive uses helps to foster a sense of community for future residents.