SERVICES,
CLIENTS &
COLLABORATION
01 — Consulting
Specialized advisory services are available to clients and professionals seeking expert guidance on specific landscape architecture issues, outside of a full project mandate. - Design review and peer advice, - Sustainable landscape and biodiversity strategies, - Stormwater management and ecological integration, - Feasibility assessments and site evaluations, - Available to individuals, developers, municipalities and professionals,
02 — Preparatory Studies
A rigorous site investigation is conducted to establish a thorough understanding of existing conditions, forming a solid foundation for informed planning and design decisions. - Topographic, geotechnical and environmental survey coordination, - Physical, ecological, climatic and hydrological site analysis, - Historical and socio-economic research, - Site opportunities and constraints assessment, - Preliminary budget and program of requirements,
03 — Concept and Schematic Design
Site analysis and program requirements are translated into a spatially coherent landscape proposal, grounded in a clear conceptual direction and designed to the specificities of the project. - Conceptual directions and design principles, - Spatial organization and program layout, - Preliminary material and planting selections, - Plans, perspectives and renderings, - Preliminary cost estimates, - Regulatory permitting
04 — Construction Documents
A complete set of technical drawings and specifications is prepared to support accurate tendering and the compliant execution of all landscape works. - Existing conditions, demolition and layout plans, - Grading, drainage and planting plans, - Construction and planting details, - Technical specifications by trade, - Tender packages and bidding documents,
05 — Project Management
Full project management responsibilities are assumed, ensuring a continuous oversight and coordination throughout every phase of the project. - Project amplitude and objective setting, - Budget estimation and financial oversight, - Schedule development, - Coordination of consultants and multidisciplinary teams, - Project administration and reporting,
06 — Construction Supervision
Professional oversight is provided throughout the construction phase to ensure conformity with contract documents and preserve the integrity of the design on site. - Periodic site visits and progress reports (standard supervision), - Interpretation of plans and specifications, - Review of shop drawings, samples and material submittals, - Change order management and payment certification, - Full-time on-site presence and as-built documentation (enhanced supervision),
07 — Monitoring / Post-Construction
Ensuring that the systems and the landscape performs as intended after construction through time. -Plant establishment monitoring, -Environmental performance review, -Maintenance guidelines, -Post-occupancy evaluation,
LOAPstudio works with private, commercial, public, community, institutional and industrial clients in a diverse range of projects.
LOAPstudio integrates into project teams as a specialized landscape architecture and environmental expert at any phase of a project.
Architecture and engineering firms,
Urban planning agencies,
Environmental consulting groups,
Multidisciplinary project teams that require landscape architecture expertise on a project,
Municipalities,