COCO-DASH
Our
Services
Coco-Dash is a design based practice providing flexibility with our services in order to meet each clients specific requirements. Whether you need concept and detailed design drawings and intend on engaging a landscape contractor to undertake the construction phase or whether you simply need a landscape masterplan to chip away at over time yourself- we are here to help.
Site
Consultations
We are available to consult with clients on an hourly rate basis. We understand that often a couple of hours on site is needed to discuss ideas and provide initial design advice to kick-start a project in the right direction. Or, importantly we like to stick around until the end of the project and beyond to ensure longevity and to provide advice that may be required to keep your project looking it's best.
Planting
Plans
Planting plans can be provided for smaller projects where full detailed documentation is not required. This involves providing plant species selection and layout, plant schedules and landscape notes including soil and mulch specification.
Concept Design, Masterplanning
The concept or sketch design phase involves site and context analysis, identifying issues and opportunities, understanding practicalities such as functionality, circulation, use, etc. then preparing ideas to clearly communicate the proposed design intent and character. This may consist of detailed concept plans, sections, elevations and suggested materials and planting palettes.
Construction
Oversight
Partnered with local licensed landscape contractors we provide assistance with obtaining quotes, attending pre-start and site meetings, handling of contractor queries and inspecting completed works.
Detailed
Design
This phase involves developing the concept design and preparing detailed documentation to enable the landscape works to be priced and constructed. Providing landscape detail better informs the landscape contractor on how to achieve the design intent and meet client expectations. We are also very experienced in preparing plans for council Operational Works Applications and Development Approval.
Maintenance Plans
In most instances maintenance plans and schedules are critical to the establishment and ongoing health and vitality of a landscape and overall project success. Planted landscapes and gardens can be low maintenance but none are NO Maintenance.
Working With A Landscape Architect
A landscape architect offers an invaluable perspective on a project with the ability to identify opportunities and advise on and solve potential issues at the design phase.
A landscape architect will study and gain an understanding of the site and the broader context. Often the landscape areas surrounding a building are undervalued spaces. There are many benefits a well-designed landscape can provide both people and the environment such as aesthetics, functionality, amenity, climate control, and human well-being to name a few.
Engaging the right landscape architect, especially in the initial stages of a project, may save costs in the long run, ensure value for money, and create well considered sustainable and resilient outcomes that best suit each site specifically and each client uniquely.