Our services
What We Do: Designing with Purpose
Arcadia Studio is a full-service landscape architecture firm, creating outdoor environments that balance beauty, function, and longevity. Our work begins well before a project breaks ground—through vision, planning, and precision, we shape landscapes that are tailored to their site and the people who will enjoy them. We are not installation contractors; instead, we serve as the design lead, guiding every detail to ensure the final result is intentional, functional, and true to your vision.
Our Approach: From Vision to Reality
Every project starts with listening—understanding your goals, the character of your property, and the opportunities of the land. From there, we develop creative concepts grounded in technical expertise. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, working closely with architects, contractors, engineers, and artisans to carry the design through every stage, from the first sketch to the final planting.
Core Services
Site Analysis & Planning
We evaluate each property’s unique conditions—topography, climate, vegetation, and views—identifying both opportunities and challenges to inform a design that feels authentic to its setting.
Concept Design
Through drawings, renderings, and material palettes, we translate ideas into creative, functional layouts that capture the essence of the project vision.
Design Development
We refine the design, detailing planting schemes, hardscape layouts, and custom elements, ensuring beauty and performance work in harmony.
Construction Documentation
We prepare comprehensive plans and technical specifications that give contractors clear direction, saving time, avoiding errors, and protecting the design intent.
Project Oversight
We remain engaged during construction, collaborating with contractors to ensure the built work aligns with the approved plans.
Special Expertise
Estate & Vineyard Landscapes
Historic Landscape Restoration
Sustainable and Water-Wise Design
Public Space & Institutional Projects
Navigating the Approval Process
With decades of experience working in Santa Barbara and throughout California, we understand the requirements and expectations of city and county planning departments. This insight allows us to anticipate questions, address concerns, and prepare submissions that move efficiently through review—saving our clients time and money. One of our partners serves on the Santa Barbara County Central Board of Architectural Review, giving us a unique perspective on how to present designs that meet and exceed the standards of the community.
FROM VISION TO REALITY
Whether you’re building a new estate, restoring a historic garden, or enhancing a public space, we provide the design leadership to make it happen. Contact us to start the conversation.