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Treasured Earth Landscape Contractors South Lyon / Ann Arbor Michigan

(248) 380-8000

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	Case Study: Landscape Design Process for a West Bloomfield, MI Backyard Makeover


	STEP 1: PROJECT EVALUATION - The Client’s main goals for their backyard were: to create a rustic, easy going entertaining area, a large dining area, lush plantings to provide privacy from neighbors, and re-contouring of the land to mitigate drainage problems. Their budget was established, after which we built a Functional Map of the entire area to be renovated. (The functional map outlines the intentions of the new space, assigning a function for each component space.) We then drafted several concepts that addressed the functional goals of the new landscape. (The actual rough conceptual drawings are below.)



			Functional Map
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			Concept 2
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			Concept 1
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	STEP 2: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT - After completely surveying and measuring the property, a concept was chosen and developed. Treasured Earth and the Client worked closely in order to assess alternatives and challenges quickly and efficiently. 3-D models were developed to help the client understand spatial relationships, lines of sight and hardscape details. (see image at right)



			3-D Design
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	STEP 3: FINAL DESIGN - The master CAD plan was refined with plant names, technical specifications, utility specifications and materials take-offs. The resulting plan was then used to generate a categorized cost estimate and phased implementation schedule for the project build. (see image at right)



		Final Design


	STEP 4: PROJECT BUILD - Over the course of the next month, the project was constructed with ongoing modifications as required. The project took 445 man-hours to complete, in addition to 35 tons of natural stone, 45 tons of gravel and over 150 plants. (see image at right)

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				Final Project
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