Arboricultural Services

As ISA Certified Arborists for over 15 years in Los Angeles, our mission is to deliver the highest level of service, expertise and care for trees in the urban environment. From large scale arboricultural consulting for urban rail projects and city gateways, to office and museum campuses and high-end residential developments, we work with clients to provide contextually and thematically meaningful landscape enhancements that can make any place memorable.

  • Protected Tree & Shrubs

    • Tree Disclosure Statements

    • Tree Clearance Letters

    • Protected Tree & Shrub Removal Reports

    • Protected Tree & Shrub Removal Permits

  • Expert Witness

  • Construction Management

  • Tree Health Assessment

  • Tree Risk Assessment

  • Tree Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations

  • Tree Selection and Planting Consultations

  • Tree Identification, Inventory & Survey Documentation

  • Tree Protection Guidelines

  • Maintenance & Care Guidelines

Partial Client list:

  • LJC Design + Engineering

  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

  • Pacific Coast Consultants

  • Gensler

  • Atlas Capital Group

  • RIOS

  • Holland Partner Group

  • Structure Home

  • Gruen Associates

  • Office Untitled

  • Oak Coast Properties

  • ANR Signature Collection

Qualifications & Memberships

International Society of Arboriculture - Member

ISA Certified Arborist - #WE-9260A

Landscape Architectural Services

Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Transportation, Public Works

Primaterra Studio has over two decades of experience in Landscape Architecture & Landscape Design for all types of commercial, residential, institutional, transportation and public works projects. From large scale landscape design for urban rail projects and city gateways, to office and museum campuses and immersive hospitality environments, we work with design teams to provide contextually and thematically meaningful landscape enhancements that can make any place memorable. For more information on our work, please review our selected projects here.

Commercial

Primaterra provides comprehensive landscape architecture services tailored to commercial projects. We blend design excellence, technical rigor, and sustainable practice to create outdoor environments that support business goals, enhance user experience, and meet regulatory requirements.

What we deliver:

  • Site analysis and feasibility: Thorough assessments of site conditions, regulatory constraints, utility coordination, microclimate, soil, hydrology, and existing vegetation to define opportunities and constraints early in the process.

  • Master planning and conceptual design: Clear, executable plans that organize site program, circulation, parking, entries, service zones, amenity spaces, and planting concepts to optimize functionality and visual identity.

  • Construction documentation and specifications: Precise construction drawings, planting plans, grading and drainage details, material and plant schedules, and technical specifications that reduce change orders and facilitate bidding and permitting.

  • Permitting and agency coordination: Preparation and submittal of documentation for municipal approvals, environmental reviews, compliance with stormwater and landscape ordinances, and coordination with utilities and other agencies.

  • Irrigation and water management: Efficient irrigation design, stormwater management strategies, bioswales, permeable paving, and low-impact development (LID) solutions to meet sustainability targets and local code requirements.

  • Planting design and ecological strategies: Site-appropriate plant palettes emphasizing native and drought-tolerant species, habitat enhancement, seasonal interest, and maintenance efficiency to support long-term performance and resilience.

  • Site engineering and grading: Integrated grading, drainage, retaining walls, and ADA-compliant circulation design that resolve site constraints while preserving design intent.

  • Lighting and site furnishings: Thoughtful selection and placement of exterior lighting, seating, bicycle facilities, signage, and amenities that shape the user experience and extend site usability into evening hours.

  • Construction administration: On-site observation, submittal review, and contractor coordination to ensure construction aligns with design intent and quality standards.

  • Post-occupancy evaluation and maintenance planning: Monitoring and maintenance strategies, phased planting establishment, and performance evaluations to protect the investment and adapt to evolving needs.

Project types

  • Corporate campuses and office parks

  • Retail centers and mixed-use developments

  • Hospitality, hotels, and resorts

  • Transit plazas, streetscapes, and civic spaces

  • Medical and institutional campuses

  • Industrial parks and logistics sites

  • Parking lot and curb-to-curb refurbishments

Why Primaterra?

  • Integrated approach: We coordinate landscape architecture with architecture, civil engineering, lighting, and ecological consultants to deliver cohesive, buildable solutions.

  • Code-savvy and experienced: Familiarity with Los Angeles and regional permitting processes, stormwater and landscaping ordinances, and accessibility standards reduces risk and accelerates approvals.

  • Performance-driven design: We prioritize durability, low maintenance, water efficiency, and life-cycle value to minimize operational costs while maximizing occupant satisfaction.

  • Design that supports brand and placemaking: Landscapes that reinforce corporate identity, create memorable arrival experiences, and encourage engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

We partner with owners, developers, architects, and public agencies to deliver landscapes that perform aesthetically, functionally, and sustainably.

Residential:

We provide a full range of design and implementation services to our residential clients. Our aim is to create bespoke interior and exterior environments that are comfortable and luxurious all while responding to context and budget. We provide landscape, hardscape, pool schematic, interior, furniture design services for clients on an as- needed basis. In addition, we can work with clients to convert their spaces into water-wise gardens more suitable to the Southern California Climate. We currently have several residential projects in design development and under construction in West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Brentwood and Bel-Air. Primaterra Studio has also provided design services for Multi-family residences and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with developers in adding value to those types of projects.

Qualifications & Memberships

International Society of Arboriculture - Member

Registered Landscape Architect (CA) - #5936