Detailed Site Design
Landscape Architecture is not just landscape and site layout design. There are many other elements to a comprehensive site design that should be considered, including walls (free-standing and retaining), fences, hand rails, bike racks and signs. These elements go hand-in-hand with the overall layout and composition of the site, and should be a design consideration from the project outset.
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Walls
Free-standing and retaining walls can make a terrific impact on site design. They blend both the landscape topography and texture into a site design, and help meld the site engineering with the site use. Their appeal on an aesthetic and psychological level not only draws the eyes and creates order, but can also spark a sense of curiosity and wonder. -
Fences
Fences are used in several different applications that affect the use and accessibility of the landscape. They are most often designed to isolate the use or visibility of an area, but can also be used to promote safety and delineate property. Each of these uses has a different intent that should not only be reflected in the fence design, but should also be an extension of the project surroundings as a whole. -
Railings
Many considerations go into the design of a hand rail. Does it need to conform to ADA standards and local municipal building codes? Will the design be unique, or does it need to match an existing railing? Will it be mounted in the ground or on a wall? Should the material be wood, stainless steel, galvanized steel, or aluminum? At T. J. Boyle Associates, we've seen it all before and can develop a solution for any location. -
Bike Racks
When it comes down to it, custom bike racks are not that much more expensive than a prefabricated bike rack. When you're looking for that extra unique touch to the site design, consider creating a simple bike rack that helps set your project apart from the typical. -
Signs
Traffic control, both vehicular and pedestrian, can help keep your site orderly and simple. We can work with you to design a functioning signage plan that orients users to the site and helps establish a common element throughout.

