Design Concepts Brochure

L andscap e Architecture

Innovative design

Creative solutions community identity

education design

recreation design

master planning

Recreation design that

builds community

decades of experience Buildable, maintainable spaces Great designs for every budget Protected and resilient environments

commitment to design Places and activities that inspire Spaces tailored for each community Connections between people and nature

“Their attention to detail and ability to coordinate from design through construction is invaluable. They listen well and respond, and their expertise in design and material selection has resulted in a quality product for our guests.�

Julie Watkins President/CEO

YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, Colorado

Education design that

opens doors

“Design Concepts stood head and shoulders above the other landscape design firms.”

Mike Cuskelley Director of Maintenance

Boulder Valley School District

We create exciting outdoor experiences for students, teachers, parents, administrators, and neighborhoods.

We are trusted time and again as valued members for leading educational teams.

We have master planned hundreds of schools, campuses, and athletic facilities.

“They show great professionalism with excellent team collaboration, planning, responsive client service, and creative thinking and problem-solving.”

Catherine Townsend

Construction Project Manager

Adams 12 Five Star School

“Design Concepts has a collaborative design approach.

They respectfully provide creative solutions, answer questions, and make appropriate changes to improve the design.�

Pam Fehrman

Parks + Community Services Project Manager Bellevue, Washington

Master planning that puts

everything in order

master plans for sustainable progress

Identity designs that

define communities

signage wayfinding streetscapes

Have confidence that you’re taking the right steps in the right order to get the best outcome.

community engagement for consensus + equity Give your community the excitement of a shared vision that builds a bright, inclusive future.

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Hire the best

Hire Design Concepts innovative design meaningful collaboration technical expertise

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clients in 18 states

70+ With almost 40 years of recreation, education, master planning, and community identity design, you will get knowledge and resources that guarantee success.

projects over 30+ years

industry awards

Big passions recreation design

education design

ACTIVE RECREATION

PK-12 SCHOOLS

Neighborhood parks

Amphitheaters

Regional parks

Athletic fields

Spraygrounds

Campus master plans

Fairgrounds

Early education centers

Amphitheaters

Learning landscapes

Outdoor stages

Tracks

Amazing

services

master planning

community identity

Visioning

Community branding

Strategic planning

Entryways and gateways

Disaster recovery planning

Interpretive signage

Resiliency planning

Environmental graphics

Site plans for recreation and education projects

Navigation and mile markers

Destination playgrounds

Play yards

Synthetic tracks

Replacement and renovated schools

System plans for cities, counties, states, and park + recreation districts

Streetscapes design and guidelines

Parking lots

GRASPÂŽ

Medians and round-abouts

Concert venues Plazas Picnic shelters Concessions buildings Adventure play Nature play Athletic fields Baseball and softball complexes Game courts Inclusive play environments Dog parks Synthetic turf fields Water play

Outdoor labs

Geo-Referenced Amenities Standards Process

Wayfinding signage

School gardens Outdoor classrooms Entryways and gateways Athletic courts Security enhancements

specialty services 3D animation Drone imagery

CAMPUS DESIGN

GIS mapping

Wayfinding

Irrigation design

Courtyard design

Photogrammetry

Campus master plans

Virtual reality immersion

Educational landscapes

360° and time-lapse photography

PASSIVE RECREATION Trails and trailheads Open space planning Wetlands Historic sites Riparian corridors Walking and running paths

303-664-5301 www.dcla.net

303-664-5301 www.dcla.net