Residential and Estate Design

J Duggan has designed and installed hundreds of residential projects in the Washington Metropolitan region over the last 30 years.  These projects have ranged in size from simple entryways for a few thousand dollars to the Master Planning and installation of Major Estates with project costs well in excess of six figures. Experience includes plantings, lighting, decks, terraces, patios, pools, water features walls and grading using a number of different methods including carpentry, masonry etc.

This experience has allowed us to know what does and doesn’t work. We are able to offer practical solutions that not only enhance your home and lifestyle but fit your budget as well. We do this by

designing your property to maximize it’s potential according your needs and its unique characteristics.

We can also help you to visualize proposed solutions through strong graphics; sketches, drawings and 3d modeling. We make the process easy to use and friendly through personal interaction and the Internet.

Services range from simple onsite consultations to complete design and construction management. We can offer through our network of qualified contractors a complete solution to all your needs. In short we can provide a custom solution tailor fit for you at costs comparable to normal landscape or other contractors.

Our firm has a passion for residential and estate design. So much so that we will for selected clients have our designs installed through tradesmen that we have worked with over the years. The relationships we have established allow us to have a seamless integration of the process from conceptual design to final punch list. A good project is a collaborative one. The firm believes in getting out and getting involved and that the Landscape Architect doesn’t have all the answers. The firm promotes dialogue with the trades and is eager to hear alternative views. In short we love the smell of fresh turned dirt in the morning mixing with the aroma of our coffee! It keeps us fresh!

 Most importantly, we make it our priority to LISTEN.  We believe it is your home-not ours-you will be living there. Our job is to make your dreams come true, not impose ours on them.

Call/email us to discuss your project and we can see if what we have to offer fits with what you need! If after our discussions you feel it is not a good fit we will understand completely. If we feel our services are not what you need, or that someone else we know can do it at a better cost, we will let you know. We would rather part friends than force a relationship!

Our firm also provides consultation on an hourly basis if you would like to discuss a problem/ potential project or would like a second opinion on a proposal for work you are considering.

See more in our section titled “Consultations’

Services Offered

Hourly Consultations

Schematic Designs

Conceptual Plans

Master Plans

Construction Documentation

Construction Supervision

Project Types

Estate Master Planning

Outdoor Rooms

Pools and Surrounds

Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces

Plant Installation

Decks/Carpentry

Masonry (patios and walls)

Lighting

Irrigation

Grading and E+S Plans

Storm Water Management Plans

Examples

1. Country Estate (Smith)
2. Yazdani plan view rendering
3. Yazdani Exterior Space Isometrics
4. Yazdani FINAL with PLANTS
5. Byers Concept Plan Rendered
6. Stiebel Residence Initial Design

"Joe and his team were wonderful. They guided us smoothly through the planning, drafting and execution phases on time and on budget. I can't recommend them enough." -- D. M.

"Fantastic service!"" -- A. S.