Our Services

From home to landscape to site, complete design services under one roof.

  • Poolside cabana with outdoor kitchen and shaded seating for suburban enjoymnet. Backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio with seating, a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and decorative lighting, surrounded by trees.

    Landscape Architecture & Outdoor Living

    The outdoors should be just as comfortable and functional as the indoors. We design everything from planting plans to full outdoor environments that connect seamlessly to the house and site.

    What that means for you:

    Outdoor spaces like patios, porches, kitchens, fire features, and gathering areas.

    Pools, pool houses, and guest houses designed to look and feel like they belong with your home.

    Planting plans that are sustainable, deer-resistant, and climate-appropriate (so they thrive without constant upkeep).

    Stormwater-sensitive designs that handle runoff and protect natural buffers.

    Gardens and play areas that invite relaxation, family time, and connection to nature.

    Our goal is to create landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and lasting.

  • Custom family home designed with healthy, sustainable building practices. Open-concept living room with a stone fireplace, flat-screen TV, and large windowed doors leading to a balcony, with a kitchen area.

    Residential Architecture

    We design homes, remodels, and additions that balance creativity with practicality. Whether you’re opening up a kitchen, adding a guest suite, or planning a new home from the ground up, we guide you from first sketches through detailed construction drawings.

    What that means for you:

    Remodels and additions that modernize kitchens, expand living areas, or create new bedrooms and baths.

    New homes designed around your lifestyle, site, and long-term goals.

    Interior-exterior integration so patios, porches, and outdoor spaces feel like part of the home.

    Complete construction drawings that are permit-ready and builder-friendly.

    Every project is designed with longevity, sustainability, and everyday living in mind.

  • Site planning in metro atlanta area with eco-friendly, sustainable design. A large house by a lake with a backyard swimming pool, patio, garden, driveway, and a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and neighboring houses.

    Site Planning & Technical Expertise

    Some projects come with challenges, steep slopes, soggy yards, or complex zoning restrictions. These problems often leave homeowners frustrated after spending money on quick fixes that don’t last. We specialize in solving them with design solutions that keep projects moving forward.

    What that means for you:

    Drainage and grading plans that keep water away from homes and make yards usable again.

    Feasibility studies to determine if a property can support a pool, addition, or new build before you commit.

    Zoning and stream buffer navigation so you know what’s allowed and how to get approvals.

    Variance packages and permitting support prepared in the right format for city/county review.

    Coordination with engineers, surveyors, and contractors so technical issues don’t derail your project.

    Because we understand both design and construction, we can bridge the gap between concept and build, protecting your investment and keeping your vision intact.

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A landscape design at lake lanier wih a stone pathway beside a stone house with wooden awnings, surrounded by blooming flowers and greenery.

Why Living Architecture?

Most architects focus on the house. Most landscapers focus on the yard. We connect the two designing homes, outdoor spaces, and site solutions together, so your project works as a whole.

What sets us apart:

  • Family-run studio - A father-daughter team with decades of combined experience. We bring both architectural and landscape expertise under one roof.

  • Holistic approach - We don’t stop at floor plans or planting lists; we study how your home, land, and lifestyle fit together.

  • Problem-solving mindset - From drainage and grading to permitting and zoning, we handle the issues that most firms avoid.

  • Collaborative partners - Homeowners, contractors, engineers, and realtors trust us to make projects smoother and more successful.

Whether you’re planning a backyard transformation, a full remodel, or a brand-new home, we provide the expertise, coordination, and care to make it possible.

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