Landscape Architecture & Garden Design in Rancho Santa Fe, California
“Where Art & Nature evolve into Legacy.”
At LASD Studio, we design landscapes as living estates: refined outdoor environments where architecture, landform, and ecology are composed into one coherent story. A garden designed to feel private, calm, timeless and alive.
The New Luxury in Rancho Santa Fe: Life You Can Feel
True luxury of garden today is not complexity. It is experience of life.
Our Rancho Santa Fe gardens are designed so that butterflies, hummingbirds, birdsong, scent, and seasonal change become part of daily life — not an accidental bonus. We build immersive plant communities and spatial sequences that invite you outdoors in the morning, slow time in the afternoon, and create a calm, intimate atmosphere in the evening.
This is curated living beauty — designed to mature gracefully over decades.
Properties in this region are often approached as Evolving Estate Landscapes & Ecological Restoration, designed as living systems that mature, adapt, and stabilize over time.
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Estate-Scale Design That Respects Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe has its own culture: privacy, restraint, craft, and deep respect for land. Many properties include long setbacks, defined entries, guest arrival moments, pool environments, tennis courts, equestrian zones, orchards, and large-scale outdoor living.
We design with estate logic:
Arrival experiences that feel cinematic but understated;
Courtyards and garden rooms for daily ritual and entertaining;
Outdoor living environments integrated with architecture;
Planting compositions that feel natural, elegant, and alive;
Phased masterplans that guide long-term transformation without disruption.
Every element is developed as part of a larger system — not a collection of features. See Landscape Design as Evolving System, a philosophy behind LASD studio Legacy projects.
Architecture and Garden: One Language
Rancho Santa Fe estates often carry a strong architectural identity — from classic Spanish influences to contemporary California refinement. Our landscapes are shaped to strengthen that identity with tailored materials, spatial geometry, and plant palettes that feel coherent and intentional.
The goal is not just a “style.” - watch our special project - Styles and Epochs of Art in Landscape Architecture.
The goal is an estate where everything belongs naturally.
Working With LASD Studio in Rancho Santa Fe
We accept a limited number of projects each year to ensure focus, design integrity, and deep involvement.
Most Rancho Santa Fe projects begin at $250,000+ in construction investment, depending on site scale, complexity, and ambition. Early conversations are calm and strategic — defining vision, priorities, and long-term value before anything is rushed.
Featured Projects by LASD Studio
Our studio blends artistic identity, ecological thinking, and architectural precision. Here are a few projects that reflect the spirit behind our work
Regenerative Landscape Design with LASD Studio - Where Art, Nature and People Evolve Together in Synergy
FAQ
Do you work throughout Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch?
Yes. Our work spans the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant area, Fairbanks Ranch, and surrounding estate neighborhoods.
What types of projects do you design here?
Primarily private estates, legacy residences, architecturally significant homes, and large-scale outdoor living environments.
What investment level is typical?
Most projects begin at approximately $300,000+ in construction cost, depending on scope, phasing, and level of detail.
Do you redesign existing landscapes or only new builds?
Both. We often preserve valuable mature elements while re-composing the landscape into a cohesive, elevated estate environment.
Do you help with HOA / Covenant review and permitting?
Yes. When needed, we prepare drawings and supporting documentation and coordinate with the relevant review processes.
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If you’re planning a landscape transformation in Rancho Santa Fe — whether a private estate, equestrian property, or legacy residence — we invite you to begin with a discreet conversation.
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LASD Studio — Landscape Architecture, Sustainability & Design
“Where Art & Nature Evolve into Legacy”