The firm of S. Edgar David & Associates Landscape Architects is dedicated to the design of distinctive and evocative spaces in the context of the larger landscape. Basic to this work is the development of a scientific and aesthetic understanding of each site and its regional setting. Study and evaluation of environmental conditions and natural systems, cultural influences and historical impacts, as well as user needs are essential to this understanding. The firm uses research and analysis to reveal the inherent and unique qualities of sites so that they may be utilized and enhanced in the design process. At the same time, this approach establishes a scientific basis for the restoration of natural systems that is also a vital design component. The firm’s landscape architects feel that design should integrate creative and scientific process to produce memorable work that contributes to environmental health by restoring life sustaining ecological balance.
S. Edgar David and Associates brings innovative solutions to each project. The firm’s public landscapes and private gardens integrate design with low impact and state of the art conservation principles to meet the programmatic needs of each individual client.
Philosophy
At its best, the practice of landscape architecture results in the creation of unique and memorable spaces, enriching the lives of those who experience them. It is also an opportunity to protect and restore our planet’s fragile ecosystems. Through its work, S. Edgar David and Associates hopes to leave affected landscapes and natural resources in a healthier and more stable condition while achieving the goals and needs of each project. To achieve this end, the firm incorporates design with appropriate ecological restoration strategies to reestablish natural processes and succession. The built portions of its landscapes integrate “Best Management Practices” and a “Green” approach to mitigate impacts on natural systems.
