An Everyday Retreat for the Whole Family

Nestled in the hills of Mount Olympus, West Hollywood, Zorada Court is a new residence designed for L.A. family-friendly living at its best. The panoramic views are breathtaking, with the City at one vantage and the canyons in the other. But the real luxury is the simple elegance of the residence’s design and exterior living… Read more »

Featured In: World Landscape Case Studies

We are very excited to have one of our projects featured in the World Landscape Case Studies book, for The Best Villa Garden Landscape.

An inside look at Landscape Architecture: The Design Process

Interview by Linsi Brownson, Spark Collaborative In previous interviews with John Feldman of Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture, we have talked about perceptions inside and outside of the industry, and the importance and struggle of communicating within a large team.  In a continuation of our chat, I prodded John to find out what his process looks like… Read more »

An inside look at Landscape Architecture: The Truth about Teamwork

Interview by Linsi Brownson, Spark Collaborative In Part 1 of my interview with John Feldman, the Principal of Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture, we talked a bit about form vs function and what makes landscape architecture important to design projects.  Today I want to know the dirty truth, ahem, the complications that commonly arise during a project… Read more »

An inside look at Landscape Architecture: Featuring John Feldman of Ecocentrix

Interview by Linsi Brownson, Spark Collaborative I sat down with John Feldman, the founder and Principal of Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture in Los Angeles, to challenge my own understanding of what a landscape architect does, and get a professional perspective on an interesting industry. L: Los Angeles is a city where people often introduce themselves as “what… Read more »

Why collaboration between Architects and Landscape Architects is key

In a previous post titled ‘Why should I hire a Landscape Architect?’ we took a look at the specific value that a landscape architect brings to the table, and why they should be part of every major project.   The very phrase ‘bring to the table’ indicates a collaborative effort, which is a core part… Read more »

Why should I hire a Landscape Architect in Southern California?

Professionals in any industry understand that education is an important component of their work.  Whether they are teaching their clients the value of what they provide, or showing their peers how they uniquely approach professional situations, a good “teacher” will go far.   When it comes to Landscape Architecture, this is no small feat.  By… Read more »

Welcome to Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

Ecocentrix is a design collective moved to enhance the quality of the experience and function of landscape. We artfully interact with nature by thoughtfully manipulating natural and constructed form, recognizing that the art of landscape is in the interaction of human and non-human nature.  We enjoy our multidisciplinary collaborations amongst the design industry’s top talent, and… Read more »