VLM Landscape Design

We are a professional landscape architecture practice based in Edinburgh, offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to all stages of the planning, construction, and Environmental Impact Assessment process. Our expertise spans from small-scale wind farm assessments to large-scale residential developments, and our commitment to delivering exceptional results has earned us a reputation as a dependable and innovative partner for our clients.

Company Background

Established in 2010 by Victoria Louise Mack, a chartered landscape architect with a dual qualification in architecture and landscape architecture, our company grew from humble beginnings to a limited company in 2013. Over the years, we have honed our skills by working on a wide range of projects, from onshore wind energy developments to mixed-use developments and residential projects. Our experience has equipped us with the expertise to handle complex projects, ensuring that our clients' needs are met with innovative and pragmatic solutions.

Services

As a professional landscape architecture practice, we offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to our clients' needs. These services include:

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) / Landscape and Visual Appraisal (LVA)

We provide expert assessments and appraisals for various developments, including wind energy, solar farms, and small-scale infill projects.

Landscape Design

Our team of experts designs and develops detailed hard and soft landscape proposals for residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects, ensuring that our clients' visions are brought to life.

Masterplanning

We create concept masterplans for large-scale residential developments, urban fringe expansions, and infill sites, providing our clients with a comprehensive framework for their projects.

Design and Access Statements

Our team prepares design and access statements to accompany concept masterplans, incorporating figures such as landscape and planning context, site analysis, landscape framework, open space strategy, and path networks.

Contract Administration and Management

We provide contract administration and management services to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Approach

At VLM Landscape Design Ltd, we believe that understanding the context is key to creating effective landscape designs. We identify key features and constraints of a landscape and use this information to inform and drive the planning and design process. Our approach ensures that our designs are not only visually appealing but also sustainable and responsive to the needs of our clients and the surrounding environment.

Portfolio

Our portfolio showcases some of our recent projects, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for small-scale wind turbine developments, Landscape and Visual Appraisals for housing and mixed-use developments, and detailed hard and soft landscape proposals for student accommodation and renewable energy sites.

Conclusion

At VLM Landscape Design Ltd, we are committed to delivering exceptional results that cater to our clients' needs and exceed their expectations. With our comprehensive range of services, expertise, and experience, we are confident that we can help our clients achieve their goals and create a lasting impact.