13 Grounds Design
Specializing In
- Resorts and Hotels
- Botanic Gardens & Parks
- Residential Estates & Communities
- Educational Environments
- Retail & Mixed-Use
13 grounds design is a boutique firm of landscape architects who have a history of excellence in design & planning
What We Do
Our goal is to take the clients vision and offer a unique blend of honoring earth as well as connecting people to the environment.
13 Grounds Design focuses on providing a complete design process. A process that starts with a central concept that we mold into the details of the site and implement them. This results in a project that becomes a unique environment.
Our process requires collaboration with people from a variety of disciplines — financial market analysts, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, engineers and horticulturalists. This process allows us to respond to the opportunities and constraints of the site and craft the vision for the client.
Our Design Services Include:
Strategic Planning Services
- Market Comparable Analysis
- Financial Pro-forma Assessment
- Strategy Planning
- “The Big Idea” & “Market Storytelling”
- Interpretive Planning Brand Identity
- Vision & Theme Development
- Regional Cultural Study
Master Planning & Urban Design
- Vision Planning — Group Charrettes
- Program analysis and development
- Zoning analysis
- Transportation and infrastructure review
- Community development and typology
- Open space and trail systems
- “Big Idea” generation through sense of place
Landscape Architecture
- Program and Site Analysis
- Zoning and regulatory approvals
- Illustrative graphics and renderings
- Site Design
- Sustainable Design — LEED Principles
- Construction Documents
- Vision Studies and Conceptual Planning
- Site Administration
Our Work
Our work has taken us over many geographic boundaries with the purpose of providing quality places, bettering our environments, and creating positive influences within our communities.
We believe that no two projects are exactly alike and we strive to create unique “signature environments” achieved through careful attention to detailing and materials attuned to each client's vision.
Take a look at some of our recent work below. To view more of our recent projects download the brochure.
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Boca Raton Beach Club
- Client:
- LXR
- Location:
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Scope:
- Master Plan & Site Design
- Website:
- Visit Site
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UPtown at Motorcity
- Client:
- Union Properties
- Location:
- Dubai, UAE
- Scope:
- Site Design
- Website:
- Visit Site
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Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Client:
- The Missouri Botanical Garden Society
- Location:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Scope:
- Master Plan & Detailed Design
- Website:
- Visit Site
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Southlake Town Square
- Client:
- Cooper & Stebbins
- Location:
- Southlake, TX
- Scope:
- Master Plan & Site Design
- Website:
- Visit Site
(Prior experience of 13 grounds staff while at MESA Design Group, EPD, EDSA & Burt Hill)
Who We Are
Grounded. In reality, truth, knowledge, common sense, and kindness. We are zany, crazy, creative souls always looking to dream bigger.
We believe in the power of teamwork and employ a variety of talented professionals to execute our projects; graphic illustrators, computer drafters, and construction specialists. Our partner design leaders are...
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Sandra Bolain is the lead designer and managing Principal. Sandra has an extensive 15 year design career working on projects close to home and all over the world. Sandra is committed to creating the concept for the site and telling a story through the design.
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Phil Austin is the design and management director. Phil brings a strong sense of design to the firm with a discerning eye for aesthetics and constructability. He excels in team leadership and graphic communication from concept to construction.