PARK CITIES RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis beautiful, brick colonial-style home set in the heart of the Park Cities in Dallas is a real eye-catcher. The backyard was the priority with many overgrown trees, lawn regressing due to the lack of sun, and drainage issues. The design intent was to create a landscape with year-round interest that complimented…
SOUTHLAKE RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis modern Tudor-style home is tucked into a small, high-end community off some backroads in Southlake, Texas. The property boasts several large live oak and post oaks. The landscape palette is a blend of native Texas and traditional Texas shade garden. Not only did we revamp 90% of the existing landscape throughout the…
MONTRACHET RESIDENCEProject DescriptionSPSD collaborated with V Fine Homes architect, Mark Herman, and Blue Quail project manager, Josh Mayo, on the project spaces. This Colonial-Revival home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. It boasts a large linear pool, flex lawn area, outdoor kitchen, and future fire-pit area tucked into the forested edge on the southeast…
HIGHLAND PARK RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThe homeowner tasked SPSD with coming up with a solution for a backyard space that had large trees, plenty of shade, overgrown shrubs, and drainage issues. The home is a rental property and the backyard needed to be durable and able to withstand periods of neglect and vacancy. The large Heritage Trees…
SOUTHLAKE RESIDENCEProject DescriptionSPSD collaborated with Lou Simmons, NeatBuilt Architect, on the program and design for the outdoor spaces. The client wanted a modern home set back off the main road. The goal was to privatize the home from the street by creating a landscape berm along the front part of the property that was packed…
COLLEYVILLE RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis French, country brick home will be completed in 2023. The property will boast a large driveway, formal entry courtyard, backyard terrace, built-in hot tub and fountain, tennis court, dry creek bed, fire pit area, and fishing pond. The pond will have 3-5 littoral shelf spots along the edge for aquatic plants. It…
ALEDO RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis New Orleans, Mediterranean-style home will be completed in early 2023.It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac. SPSD was tasked with creating an inviting upper courtyard that looked viewed back down the street. The courtyard space incorporates a tiered fountain, irregular flagstone walks, and organic landscape beds defined by cut stone boulders.…
BURLESON RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis traditional brick and stone home is located in a heavily-treed community on the outskirts of Burleson, TX. When we stepped onsite for the first time, the property had a lot going for it already including a pool, swim up bar, basketball court, and axe throwing area. The homeowner asked that we create…
COLONIAL RESIDENCEProject DescriptionThis traditional, New Orleans-style brick home is quite stately from the street. The style pairs well with a formal garden palette with occasional pops of color and texture throughout. This new build home is being constructed on a site with over 40 feet of fall from front to back so retaining walls and…
VILLAGES OF STONEBRIAR PARKProject DescriptionThe Villages of Stonebriar Park is a premier, gated community located in Frisco, Texas. The community showcases old-world European-style homes. SPSD was tasked with the redesign of all common areas including their primary entry, secondary entry, 6 neighborhood entries, and several park spaces within the community. The landscape style was a…
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE NORTHProject DescriptionPresbyterian Village North is a Forefront Living Community in the heart of Dallas, Texas. With a focus on health and wellness, SPSD was tasked with creating a walking and jogging loop around the 66-acre campus. The walk would also connect users to places like additional pavilions, exercise equipment, and amenity spaces. Program…
HERITAGE HOA PRIMARY ENTRYProject DescriptionThe Heritage Entry was an older entry that had “thinned-out” over time. SPSD was contracted through First Service Residential to revamp the entire entry. A native palette was needed to be consistent with the plant palette used throughout the community. Big sweeps of native grasses, yuccas, perennials, annuals at the entry…
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDRENProject DescriptionAlliance for Children is a children’s advocacy center that has served over 63,000 children. Their mission is to protect children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education. They seek to protect and heal children who have been affected by child abuse. SPSD was contacted to provide an exterior…
SPARKMAN CLUB ESTATES POOL COMPLEXProject DescriptionThe Sparkman Club pool is a very popular weekend spot for the locals to enjoy weekend pool volleyball and weeknight swim meets. The club has been around for decades and has been diligent every year about keeping their community pool going strong. After several years of repairs, the community reached…
STEBBINS PARKProject DescriptionStebbins Park was originally designed by TBG Partners back in 2015 and installed the following year. Since that time, the project has seen a number of plants flourish back it’s also seen a good amount of the garden struggle for various reasons. SPSD was tasked with a landscape redesign of the garden space.…
ELIZABETH BOULEVARD GATEWAY ENTRIESProject DescriptionBack in 1911, John Ryan began envisioning a new neighborhood for the southside of Fort Worth. The goal was to rival the mansions along the Trinity River, Summit, and Pennsylvania avenues. In the mid-1920s, the neighborhood, now called Ryan Place, was home to many of Fort Worth’s most prominent families. In…
FIELDER CHURCH (Administration Building)Project DescriptionSPSD was brought on to develop a flexible play area just to the west of the Administration building. The goal was to develop a space where the pastor’s and church staff kids could come and play while their parents worked. The flex space was designed to be artificial turf for 2…
HOTEL DROVERProject DescriptionHotel Drover is part of Marriott’s latest addition to the autograph collection hotels. Located in the heart of the stockyards and positioned at the end of Mule Alley, along the river sits the Hotel Drover. With its inviting aesthetic and native-Texan environment, the Drover has quickly become a top gathering spot in the…
MULE ALLEY (Stockyards)Project DescriptionSPSD worked closely with Majestic Realty and Commerce Construction to help with the redevelopment of Mule Alley. Original pavers were picked up, cleaned, and laid with proper subbase along the Alley Road and sidewalks.LocationFort Worth, TexasSize50 AcresYear Complete2021Project TeamMajestic Realty (Developer)Commerce Construction (General Contractor)Lifescapes (Landscape Architect)Kimley Horn (Civil Engineer)AwardsJohn Staub ICAA, 2021…
FORT WORTH OMNI HOTELProject DescriptionSPSD maintains the valet area, 3rd floor garden and 3rd floor pool deck for the Omni Hotel. SPSD performs various landscape enhancements throughout the year, and was brought on for our horticulture knowledge, stellar communication, and customer service.LocationFort Worth, TexasSize25,000 SFBeen on Property Since2019FORT WORTH OMNI HOTELProject DescriptionSPSD maintains the valet…
BURNETT PARKProject DescriptionBurnett Park is an urban park designed by renowned landscape architect, Peter Walker. The park underwent a renovation in 2010 to exclude the series of water pools and include play areas and equipment for children. The park is contained by large groves of live oaks, red oaks, crape myrtles, and magnolias. Ongoing maintenance…
WARWICK HOTELProject DescriptionThe Warwick Dallas, built in the mid-1920s, was named a historic landmark in 1983. This elegant hotel perches on Oak Lawn in the upscale neighborhood of Turtle Creek and Highland Park. The hotel was designed by famous architect, C.D. Hill, whose works include the Dallas Municipal Building, Dallas Country Club and the Fair…
MARRIOTT LEGACY TOWN CENTERProject DescriptionMarriott at Legacy Town Center is an upscale, modern hotel in Plano, Texas, with a premium location providing walkability to shopping and nightlife for international guests. The hotel boasts a grand water feature and a Mediterranean-style landscape with scenic parks and ponds adjacent to the property. SPSD maintains and treats the…
MIDTOWN DEVELOPMENTProject DescriptionFORT WORTH, TEXAS —Midtown Development, developed by Raymond Management Co., sits in the heart of Fort Worth’s Medical District. Midtown is a mixed-use development project that includes Southwest Bank, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Midtown Medical, Torchy’s and Jason’s Deli. SPSD had the privilege of installing all landscape onsite during the…
MAYOR VERA CALVIN PLAZAProject DescriptionSPSD collaborated with TBG Partners, the landscape architect, to renovate this historic plaza located in the heart of downtown Burleson. The improvements include a new outdoor concert stage, event lawn, interactive playground, covered seating areas, pedestrian promenade, and streetscape improvements. A historic train depot, two trolley cars from the early 20th…
THE SKINNY & CALHOUND DOG PARKProject DescriptionSPSD collaborated with TBG Partners, the landscape architect, to install two urban parks for the Near Southside District just south of Downtown Fort Worth. Both parks are less than an acre in size, but both provide unique amenities to the surrounding businesses and neighborhoods. The Skinny is a slender,…
HOTEL DROVERProject DescriptionHotel Drover is part of Marriott’s latest addition to the autograph collection hotels. Located in the heart of the stockyards and positioned at the end of Mule Alley, along the river sits the Hotel Drover. With its inviting aesthetic and native-Texan environment, the Drover has quickly become a top gathering spot in the…
HORSE AND MULE BARNProject DescriptionSPSD worked closely with Majestic Realty and Commerce Construction to help with the redevelopment of Mule Alley. Original pavers were picked up, cleaned, and laid with proper subbase along the Alley Road and sidewalks. LocationFort Worth, TexasYear Complete2021Project TeamMajestic Realty (Developer)Commerce Construction (General Contractor)Lifescapes (Landscape Architect)Kimley Horn (CAwardsJohn Staub ICAA, 2021…
LEVITT PAVILION AT FOUNDERS PLAZAProject DescriptionLevitt Pavilion is a local gathering place for events and concerts in the heart of downtown Arlington. SPSD was proud to partner with the city of Arlington and Bennett Benner Pettit on the landscape installation, bed preparation, drainage, irrigation, and splash pad water feature install. LocationArlington, TexasSize4 AcresYear Complete2008Project TeamCity…
THE STAR IN FRISCOProject DescriptionSPSD was proud to partner with InControl Water Systems as their subcontractor for the masonry improvements to the project. The granite water feature is impressive from all angles. The fountain is split into two water features on either side of the drive leading you to The Star. Each feature is about…
BAYLOR FOUNTAIN AT FOUNTAIN MALLProject DescriptionSPSD was proud to provide masonry services for GSPI for the Baylor 5th Street Promenade fountain. The basin measures 60’ x 40’ with a 20’ bowl structure on top. The water feature bowl and basin are veneered with granite pavingLocationWaco, TexasSize> 1 AcreYear Complete2015Project TeamBeck Construction (General Contractor)GPSI (Fountain Contractor)Office…
GRANITE PARK 7 ROOF DECKProject DescriptionSPSD was proud to partner with Austin Commercial to install the hardscape on Granite Park 7. This project also included elevated gathering areas. All planting walls, seat walls, and flatwork was performed by SPSD. LocationPlano, TexasSize90 Acres (Entire Campus)Year Complete2017Project TeamGranite Properties (Client)TBG Partners (Landscape Architect)Austin Commercial (General Contractor)Awards2021 UMCA…
WAYNE FERGUSON PLAZAProject DescriptionWayne Ferguson Plaza was constructed as a gathering place for entertainment. SPSD was proud to partner with Design Workshop to provide hardscape services. SPSD sourced and installed all vertical and horizontal Hackett stonework, including the monument sign. LocationLewisville, TexasSize1.5 AcresYear Complete2016Project TeamCity of Lewisville (Client)Design Workshop (Land Planning and Landscape Architect)AwardsASLA Texas…
R+D KITCHEN (Koi pond and water feature)Project DescriptionSPSD worked with GFF Architects conceptual drawing to develop a koi pond and water feature at the entrance of R+D Kitchen. We constructed a weathered seat wall out of concrete. While working with Hillstone Group, SPSD managed and constructed the two-part water feature. The top fountain has 5…
DALLAS ROLEX TOWER WALL AND WATER FEATUREProject DescriptionSPSD had the privilege of working with Hillwood Properties and Kengo Kuma & Associates on the Japanese-inspired, tiered garden at the base of the building. The wall itself spans over 260’ in length and is three tiers tall. Each granite bolder was worked by hand in Arlington before…
THE VICTORProject DescriptionThe Victor is located in the heart of Victory Park in Dallas sitting across the street from the American Airlines Center. While working closely with TBG Partners and Archer Western, SPSD sourced and installed hardscape pavers on the 1st, 9th, and 37th floors of the building. Paving was brought in from France, China,…
THE GEORGEProject DescriptionLocated in the Clearfork development of Fort Worth, The George raised the bar in the luxury apartment category. SPSD partnered with Hanover Development to bring their landscape vision to reality. The scope of work consisted of planting, irrigation, drainage, artificial turf, boulders, and Ipe wood screening.LocationFort Worth, TexasSize3.7 AcresYear Complete2021Project TeamThe Hanover Company…
THE NATIONAL & CATBIRDProject DescriptionThe National is a historic building that has been renovated into Multi use from office, hotel, and condos. Located in downtown Dallas and standing 51 stories tall the 360 views of the city are amazing. SPSD was proud to work with Andres and SWA on the level 9 and Club level…
THE ALEXANProject DescriptionLocated on the Katy trail, The Alexan is a beautiful multifamily complex neat Downtown Dallas. SPSD constructed the pools, water features, and cascading waterfalls. The pool, located on the third floor, has a cascading waterfall that falls to the open floor below. There is also a second pool that we constructed that is…
ARLINGTON HIGHLANDSProject DescriptionArlington Highlands is an open-air shopping experience located in south Arlington off 1-20. The property is a combination of large retail shops, boutique shops, dining and self-care shops that quickly became a gathering spot for the community. Constructed in 4 phases SPSD managed and installed all aspects of the landscape including two stream…