Our landscape architecture services.
Commercial, Residential, Site Design, Plant Selection
Landscape Architecture
From site planning, to hardscapes, to green walls, landscape architecture elevates the design of any project. Our landscape team works closely with our architects and interior designers, so not only do we all enjoy seamless communication of ideas and problem solving, but also, we are available to jump on your project team at any point.
Learn more.Our landscape architecture portfolio projects.
Landscape Architecture, Multi-Family Residential
The Shoreline Row
The gabled roofs and traditional details of these townhomes complement the neighborhood character, while the interiors feature the modern, open plans that so many buyers seek.
Landscape Architecture, Retail
Downtown Retail Streetscape for Club Monaco
A lush, planted streetscape sets this urban retail space apart, with mature plants offering height, and climbing vines drawing the eye up the façade.
Landscape Architecture
Urban Yard at The Seattle Box
This urban yard is not expansive, but it tucks in all the amenities you dream of for outdoor living, with landscaping designed to look fantastic, year-round.
Landscape Architecture, Multi-Family Residential
Wedge Apartments
This triangular, mixed-use building for a three-sided lot in Fremont will feature commercial spaces at street level, with small apartments in the floors above.
Landscape Architecture
Capitol Hill Craftsman Landscape Design
Crisp, new walkways and plantings, along with a great-looking bike shed, help this Craftsman home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood feel anchored in its yard.
Landscape Architecture
Bainbridge Island Residence
Beautiful and varied foliage details and an arcing, terraced retaining wall help this island yard both look great, and function well, for a young family.
Our landscape architecture posts.
Landscape Architecture
What Material Should I Use for My Deck?
There are a lot of types of wood decks to choose from. How do you know which might be the right one for you? As the first in a series about decking materials, this post covers your main options for building a wood deck and explores the pros and cons of the different wood choices.
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Ask an Architect, Commercial Office, Custom Residential, Landscape Architecture, Multi-Family Residential, Retail
How Long Does It Take to Get a Full Building Permit?
If you need a full building permit for your project (rather than an “over-the-counter” one) you need to include the additional time it takes for permit review in your project schedule. How long does it take to get a full building permit? It varies, but here is what you can expect in Seattle.
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Firm Culture, Landscape Architecture
What Does It Mean To Be An Integrated Design Firm?
We are an integrated design firm, but what (you may wonder) does that mean? And, specifically, what does that mean for your project and how it benefits you? Here is a breakdown for what it means for you and your project when the integrated design firm you are working with is us, Board & Vellum.
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Landscape Architecture
What’s Blooming Now? (A Quick Guide for Spring Plants in Seattle.)
Wondering what's blooming in Seattle in the spring? Maybe you’ve noticed some flowers on your walks around town and don’t know what they are? We are certainly big fans of when the flowers start peeking out in the spring. Here is a quick guide to some of our favorites that you will find in Seattle.
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Landscape Architecture
April is Landscape Architecture Month!
April is Landscape Architecture Month, and with all the hints of spring popping up around us, it's the perfect time to celebrate the profession that brings you parks, trails, gardens, streetscapes, national parks, plazas, community p-patches, and all the places that make getting outside to enjoy the season all the more enjoyable and inviting.
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Ask an Architect, Custom Residential, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
Tips for Communicating with Your Architect, Interior Designer, or Landscape Architect
Communicating with your architect or designer is crucial to the success of your project. How do you prefer to communicate? Great professionals will strike a balance between their communication preferences and yours. Here are ten tips to help you find that balance and ensure you and your design team are on the same page.
Read more.Our landscape architecture team members.
Jeff Pelletier, AIA, CPHC
Principal | Architect
In 2011, Jeff founded Board & Vellum in his attic and has forged ahead with excitement ever since. Architecture aside, he is a huge advocate for traveling, and takes LEGO really seriously.
Derek Reeves
Associate | Landscape & Site Design
Derek co-launched B&V’s “Site Design Studio” and is eagerly exploring his passion for landscape at a firm of integrated services. When he’s not in the studio, you’ll often find him behind the photographic lens.
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Our Process
Bringing your project from “idea” to fruition is a little different at Board & Vellum. We give personal care to each of our projects, and you’ll be in the loop every step the way. The bonus: we are an integrated firm, so each project has access to plenty of great knowledge — and that leads to better design.
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