What We Do
Enhancing our clients' interaction with their exterior spaces, SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN aims to create stunning landscapes that are unique, private and naturalistic
The design process includes detailed surveyed exploration of the area, schematic design plans, revisions to suit the clients' vision and then further development of the details
Schematic Design
Clearly defining the clients' goals and landscape design budget is at the heart of our schematic design process as well as in-depth property research, not limited to identifying critical elements such as a topography survey, the geography, seasonal and daily sun movement, and the floristic and hardiness zones
With the use of scaled CAD layout plans of the whole landscape, 3D modelling and visuals of renderings and 'as-built' shop drawing production, we can aid in generating installation estimates and municipal approvals
Beyond design services, SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN also offers project installation supervision during construction, available to address variances, change orders and any layout issues as well as providing plant procurement working collaboratively with several local nurseries which can save time and ensure optimal quality
Natural Patterns
Our vision is to design healthy exterior spaces which develop beautifully into contemporary lush landscapes with little input or maintenance, other than seasonal management. We aspire to leverage a system to ensure all designs are on and setting trends
After the initial consultation, site analysis and assessment is completed, we provide a multi-layered palette of plant specifications which combines our extensive knowledge of local trees, shrubs and perennials into a private, elegant transition connecting your property with the surrounding ecosystem
Inspired by the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, wabi-sabi Japanese garden design and minimalistic Scandinavian indoor-outdoor places, our design concepts combine the clean aesthetic of contemporary modernism with thickly-layered naturalistic plantings
SARAH VALENTINE DESIGN serves the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Gulf Islands communities. We are located in the traditional territory of the Interior Salish Lil'Wat peoples. We honour the traditional territories of the St'at'imc First Nation. We acknowledge our traditional hosts, this land, it’s gifts and our impact upon it.