DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Kent + Frost has developed a balanced approach to landscape architecture that incorporates art and science in the creation of meaningful and memorable exterior spaces, that strive to enhance our cultural and ecological relationship with nature.  Our designs respond to the personalities of our clients, the character of each unique site, and a philosophy that produces sensible and sustainable landscapes that are harmonious with their natural and built surroundings.  We believe that Nature is too awe inspiring and powerful to be copied, but that the actions that we take can have a significant impact on the environment and our quality of life.

ECOLOGICALLY BASED
From single-family residential properties to commercial developments to regional parks, Kent + Frost creates beautiful and functional landscapes that mitigate the negative impacts of development and enhance environmental quality. Whether through the use of recycled construction materials, invasive plant management programs, onsite storm water treatment and infiltration, habitat restoration, or plant community diversification, the science of landscape architecture is fully exploited in our work.  A healthy and sustainable landscape that accommodates human uses is an intrinsically beautiful thing in itself.  But when the visible elements are carefully composed from harmonious material like stone, plants, sculpted earth and architecture, the result is especially rewarding.

COLLABORATION

Kent + Frost prides itself on forming creative teams.  Creative collaboration is the key to meaningful and provocative landscape architecture.  When undertaking a design process we recognize our limits and readily accept the input and participation of other creative individuals like sculptors, metal workers, architect and artisans.  Kent + Frost strives to foster an environment of collaboration that leads to a creative alchemy where lines on paper take on magical qualities in the hands of skilled artisans.