Why High-End Landscapes Are Engineered, Not Just Planted.
There is a common misconception that landscape design is simply visiting a nursery and choosing plants that look nice together.
If you are filling a few pots on a balcony, that may be true. But for a cohesive, architectural home, "gardening" is not enough. You need Design Intent.
What is Design Intent?
A modern landscape is a construction site. It involves complex interactions between water, soil, biology, and hard structures. A sketch on the back of a napkin is not sufficient instruction for a contractor spending $100,000 of your money.
At Regenerative Designs, we produce Design Intent Documentation using Vectorworks Landmark. This provides a technical roadmap that resolves complex issues on paper (or screen) so they don't become disasters on site.
The Four Pillars of a Master Plan:
Spatial Layout & Flow: We use Enscape 3D to test sightlines and flow. Does the deck connect logically to the pool? Is the privacy screening actually high enough to block the neighbor's window?
Soil Ecology: A native garden will fail if the soil conditions aren't right. We specify soil conditioning and preparation to ensure your investment thrives.
Council Compliance: We ensure the ratio of soft-fall to hard-surface meets local council requirements (DA/BA), preventing costly hold-ups at the final certification stage.
Lighting & Materiality: We create schedules for lighting layouts and material finishes, ensuring the "look and feel" matches the architecture of the home.
The Cost of "Wingin' It"
Deciding on layouts on-site is the most expensive way to build. Moving a concrete path on a plan costs $0. Moving a concrete path on-site costs thousands.
We function as specialist consultants to your project team, bridging the gap between the Architect's vision and the Landscaper's shovel.
Great landscapes don't happen by accident. They are engineered.