CBA Landscape Architects, LLC — Landscape Design in Cambridge, MA

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CBA Landscape Architects, LLC

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Landscape Design

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About CBA Landscape Architects, LLC

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is a Landscape Design professional based in Cambridge, MA, serving All of New England and the Mid Atlantic States.

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC has been providing a comprehensive range of landscape architectural services since their founding in 1984. An award-winning firm developing private residential landscape architecture, municipal, institutional and commercial projects. Principles — CBA approaches landscape and architecture as one to create a sensitive design in a tangible and intangible environment. CBA Landscape Architects — Founded by Clara Couric Batchelor, CBA Landscape Architects creates landscape architectural projects ranging from national and last plans, residential, commercial master plans, urban and regional parks, to several island landscapes that serve owners and a wide range of clients. We are landscape architects who believe in the sentient way we design, down to earth approach to details and service to our clients. Designing with homeowners, public agencies, architects, and developers is our forte; we streamline the process. Whether in the role of lead designer or as consultant to a team, CBA speaks plainly and prescriptively to help steer the conversation. CBA combines landscape with architecture, making a home that responds to its user and the landscape around it. Our overall design strengths are enhanced by the technical skills of our landscape architects. The very nature of our projects imbues them with a consistent theme: a deftness in manipulating the ground plane to create extraordinary landscapes that sell both technically and artistically. Another strength is our knowledge and application of plant materials. We have a vast plant selection and we use many different kinds of plants. Thoughtful detailing and use of site materials is a CBA hallmark and allows the design intent to be realized and embraced. If you have a landscape project, please contact Clara Batchelor.

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Landscape Design

Areas We Serve

All of New England and the Mid Atlantic States

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Projects

Brookline Entry Garden

Beacon Hill Roof Deck

Hillside Garden, Newton

Menemsha Hills Residence

Chestnut Hill Residence

House on the Lake

Martha's Vineyard Estate

South Coast Historic Cottage

Cape House

Riptide

Hamptons Escape

Laissez-Faire

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Our backyard transformation exceeded expectations! The master planning and planting design were brilliant, creating a vibrant, sustainable oasis. Highly recommend for any landscaping project!

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Business Name: CBA Landscape Architects, LLC
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Website: cbaland.com
License Number: Licensed in MA, RI, NY, MD
Address: 24 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141
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The first step in your landscaping project with CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is simple! We invite you to contact us directly to discuss the ideas and vision you have. It starts with a phone or email conversation with Clara Batchelor to set up a initial consultation. In this meeting, we will talk about what you need, what you want, and your budget. We will have questions in order to get a sense of your goals and the background of your site. After this, you will get a brief of our services as well as the design workflow. At the point when you are prepared to push ahead, we will cooperate with you in making a selective scene plan that addresses your issues and customizes your open air territory.

As such, CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is able to offer a full range of landscaping services for its clients. We provide master planning, site design, planting design, grading plans We design landscaping that suits the architecture, understands the client and the context. We have more than 35-years of experience in private residential, municipal, institutional and commercial landscapes having been founded in 1984. We are an award-winning firm that values attention to detail and a diverse plant palette, but we also strive for sustainable design. We strive to design beautiful, functional landscapes that elevate the experience and value of outdoor spaces.

How long is a typical landscaping project at CBA Landscape Architects, LLC?Answer: Every project is different, and it is impossible to provide an accurate estimate without knowing the exact size, scope, and specifications of a landscaping project. The timeline varies from a few weeks for small residential projects, to months for larger commercial or municipal projects from start to finish. It encompasses several phases — a combination of consulting, creating designs, iterative feedback, and implementation. We communicate clearly, keeping you in the loop about timelines and progress along the way. Once the design is complete, we liaise with contractors and suppliers, to keep the project on track. We want to do your finished landscape in a timely manner while not compromising on quality.

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is proud to provide service to a broad geographic area, including all of New England and the Mid-Atlantic States. We have experience working around the country since 1984 on many different landscapes and maintaining the needed flexibility to fit the region. No matter where you to live in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey or the other states in our service area, our team professionals will finalize your vision for your landscape. We also bring an understanding of the local climate, soil types, and plant materials to bear so you can enjoy sustainable and beautiful landscapes that will succeed in your specific environment. Wherever you are in our area, we encourage you to contact us to talk about your project.

The design process conducted at CBA Landscape Architects, LLC places strong emphasis on understanding client needs and environmental aspects. We start with transparency – we create avenues for conversation between our clients and the design team, where we can clarify the desired outcomes of the project. Using our complementary talents and skills as professional technical experts and by applying our strong familiarity with plant materials, we design in a way that looks good and is sustainable and green. ÇEKÜL offers an integrated approach of landscape and architecture, serving the client with what they call for and practicing sustainable design that connects to local ecosystems. Our method is to pay close attention to detail and materials used on site, allowing the end result to be in line with the intent of the design, but also able to adapt to function and change with the aesthetics of the landscape.

Landscaping projects are priced based on how big and complex the design is, what types of materials you choose to use, and what services you will need. We take time to understand your project, vision, options, needs, and budget as well. We price accordingly for the level of experience, service, and materials. Full break down of all costs in regards to your project, we are not in the practice of calculators so you will know exactly what to expect from us. From a compact home garden to expansive commercial property, we have money-saving landscape design solutions that can provide you with the results that you need.

Design philosophy here at CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is all about sustainability. We want to design spaces that fit our clients' visions, and help the environment. We implement strategies that include using native drought-tolerant species, permeable materials to manage rainwater runoff, and landscapes that attract diverse wildlife. Designed with the intention of being both beautiful and ecologically responsible, blending in with the natural surroundings. Our incorporation of sustainable design ensures that our clients benefit from landscapes that are both beautiful and sustainable in nature, conserving and utilizing resources holistically where possible.

Answer: Yes, CBA Landscape Architects, LLC works on many project types, including municipal and commercial landscapes. With extensive experience working with public agencies, institutional clients, and developers, our team understands the unique issues associated with these projects. We get that functional, sustainable, and appealing landscapes are integral to making communities work and helping public spaces shine. We are adept with working with a range of stakeholders to ensure each project meets the regulatory and community objectives. Be it a park, plaza, or institutional campus, we are ready to manage the multi-layered components of bigger landscaping endeavors.

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC is a practice dedicated to landscape architecture and design. We do not offer direct continued maintenance, but we try to create designs that are sustainable. We can provide upkeep suggestions with specific information based on what plants and materials are used in your landscape. And we can connect you to local, vetted maintenance pros who can maintain your landscape long after the project has finished. We want to make sure the knowledge for how to keep your landscape looking great and healthy is provided to our clients so they are capable of maintaining it for the years to come.

So once a master plan is developed here at CBA Landscape Architects, LLC we start with a detailed consultation to gain a better understanding of the clients vision, style and needs. Conversing—Our founder, Clara Couric Batchelor, believes that the conversation is key to understanding not just the dreams of a beautiful landscape, but also the functionality of a landscape. After which our team performs a comprehensive site assesment; part of this process also includes studying the landscape, geography, and surrounding environment. The plan is derived from this analysis and landscape is woven into architecture to make an integrated design. Receiving client feedback at different stages of design enables us to improve and make our master plan better. After the design is complete we create comprehensive site and planting designs and grading plans to ensure project viability. With extensive experience, our landscape architects make sure that every element is in harmony with environmental sustainability principles and client expectations. Our process is collaborative and immersive, using hands-on engagement and data to develop master plans that are both visually beautiful and workable, environmentally comfortable yet unique to the site.

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