Our Values

Design with purpose.
Built on collaboration.
Grounded in expertise.
Driven by vision.

Our Process

  • The starting point of every project. We listen to your goals, discuss your vision, and determine how our team can bring value to your site.

  • Early research and analysis to understand site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project constraints. This ensures a clear path forward before design begins.

  • Initial concepts that explore layout, character, and program options. We translate ideas into visuals that spark collaboration and align with your project vision.

  • Refinement of selected concepts into detailed design solutions, addressing materials, planting strategies, and integration with architecture and infrastructure.

  • Preparation of technical drawings and specifications that guide contractors and ensure the design is built with precision and clarity.

  • Management of the bidding process, including contractor outreach, bid comparisons, and responses to RFIs simplifying decision-making for clients.

  • On-site involvement during construction to review progress, answer questions, and confirm the project is executed true to design intent.

  • A final evaluation after completion to ensure performance, usability, and long-term success providing feedback for both client and design team.

“We lead with empathy, precision, and collaboration, ensuring the process is as intentional as the final outcome.”

—David Colin Turcich

FAQ

  • A landscape architect looks beyond plants and materials. We design spaces that shape how people live, work, and connect. At David Colin Landscape Architects, that means blending function, beauty, and sustainability to create outdoor environments that endure for generations.

  • Landscaping focuses on installation and maintenance, while garden design often emphasizes plant selection and aesthetics. Landscape architecture goes deeper and combines art, ecology, engineering, and planning to design outdoor spaces that are functional, code-compliant, and timeless.

  • Our core focus is design but we also provide construction administration to make sure the design intent is carried through during the build. That means site visits, answering contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and guiding adjustments in the field so the finished product reflects the vision we set together.

  • Yes. Every project has unique requirements, and we guide clients through zoning, code, and permitting to keep the process moving smoothly.

  • Timelines vary depending on complexity. Some projects move from design to permitting to construction in just a few months; others take a year or more. Our priority is to keep you informed with clear expectations at every step.

  • Bring your ideas, goals, and budget. We’ll handle the rest. From site analysis and concept sketches to technical drawings and coordination. The more we understand your vision and constraints early on, the smoother the process will be.

  • As involved as you want to be. Some clients enjoy being part of every detail, others prefer a high-level overview. Our role is to guide and translate your vision into a buildable design.

  • We focus on design, but we also stay involved during construction through site visits, coordination, and collaboration with contractors to make sure the end result matches the intent.

  • Changes are normal. We work closely with the builder to adjust while protecting the integrity of the design and keeping you informed on cost or schedule implications.

  • Absolutely. Budget drives design decisions, and we believe a well-designed project can be achieved at many different scales. The key is aligning expectations early so there are no surprises later.

  • Every project considers long-term performance. From drought-tolerant planting and efficient irrigation to stormwater management and resilient materials. Our goal is to design spaces that thrive for decades, not just the first season.

  • Yes. We specialize in landscapes that balance beauty with practicality, often using native and adapted plants that require less water, fewer inputs, and less upkeep.

  • We don’t just produce drawings. We create places where people and communities thrive. What sets us apart is our ability to listen deeply, simplify complex processes, and deliver designs that are both timeless and highly functional.

  • Yes. While we’re based in Texas, we regularly work across the country. Whether it’s a commercial project, a civic space, or a private residence, we’re set up to design and collaborate wherever your project takes us.