All phases of the Design Process are essential, where the client’s tastes, wishes, and ideas are synthesized with Mark David Levine’s own innate visualizations, formulated from years of experience. Energetically pursuing the full scope of creating the 'art of landscaping' in an exemplary manner, to enhance lives and living environments for those seeking an 'enlightened' experience, is the inspiration and vision of Mark David Levine. The result is an exclusive statement. "I honestly consider myself more of a landscape artist, creating art with all the elements of nature!" Your individual landscaping defines a beauty that is uniquely yours, and its statement speaks for itself!
Design Process
Initial Client Consultation
Our Design Process is facilitated with an initial client consultation where Mark David Levine learns about your landscaping wishes and desires…aesthetic as well as functional. Analysis of your site, and its constraints; the design compliance with applicable codes and ordinances are also essential prior to commencing with the Concept Plan. The most important task a designer should achieve is to fully understand your unique lifestyle and tastes. How do you plan to use the garden ‘space’ over the upcoming years? We want to provide you with strong direction for implementation as well; the garden must be functional as well as outstandingly gorgeous!
Concept Plan
Spectacular waterscape environments, including swimming pools, waterfalls, spas, tranquil ponds, and fountains, are featured. Distinctive hardscapes—formal, modern, or natural—such as driveways, patios, outdoor rooms, fireplaces, gas fire pits, and retaining walls, are crucial in addressing erosion control. Additional conversation areas and patio surfaces are integral, alongside unique tile, marble, limestone, wrought iron, and stone applications. Elegant plantings and water-conserving, drought-tolerant varieties, including faux lawns and putting greens, enhance the landscape. Efficient water practices are essential.
An organized BBQ/food center provides a gathering space. Imaginative outdoor lighting and strategically placed overheads, pergolas, and gazebos complete the vibrant Concept Plan.
Technical Working Drawings
Once the Concept Plan has been approved, the Mark David Levine Design Group shall provide Construction Drawings. In most cases, these shall include the Construction Lay-Out Plan, Grading and Drainage Plan, Irrigation Plan, Planting Plan, and Lighting Location Plan; as well as Construction and Planting Details. Construction Drawings are used to procure bids for the Construction Phase. Homeowners are free to obtain construction bids from other companies, in addition to a total Construction Cost Breakdown for the complete installation by the Mark David Levine Design Group.