Design Concepts is a national award-winning landscape architecture design and planning firm near Denver in Lafayette, Colorado. We’ve got a unique culture of talented, creative landscape architects, all passionate about their craft. We’re mindful of our constantly changing world, and of how our surroundings impact how we live.
Our focus is on creating “people spaces”. Our discipline is strictly landscape architecture and planning, with most of our built projects located within Colorado, with a few in Wyoming and Washington. A collaborative design effort with our strong client base assures a sense of ownership in the final product.
“Creating Community” is our Vision Statement, one that is incorporated into each project as a guiding principle.
- Carol Henry President, Design Concepts
“Our success is not merely our own, it is shared and made possible by our incredible teams and partnerships we’ve formed over the years.”
Certifications
M/WBE (Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise)
The M/WBE certification we hold allows us to bring our expertise, innovation and creativity to government contracts within the City and County of Denver. When your firm hires on an M/WBE sub consultant, not only are you supporting a diverse market, but you in return become eligible for federal and state tax breaks. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
SBE (Small Business Enterprise)
We are certified as an SBE through the City and County of Denver who reserves a portion of their construction and professional design projects to be bid exclusively to those who hold this specific certification.
We also hold an SBE Certification through RTD. The RTD SBE Certification program is a Federally funded program and was established to create an equal opportunity for all Small Businesses in the State of Colorado.
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
We can assist in obtaining your next CDOT project that may require a mandatory percentage be completed by a DBE certified subconsultant. Prime contractors utilizing a DBE sub can take advantage of financial incentives while working on upcoming projects. DBE subs can also increase your consultant contract by up to four points as well.
Take a look at our diverse selection of services outlined in the next few pages.
Let us know how we can help create a partnership for success.
Innovative Design
Community Identity
Education Design
Recreation Design Master Planning
Creative Solutions
Identity designs that define communities
Signage Wayfinding Streetscapes
Education design that opens doors
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.
Catherine Townsend Construction Project Manager
School
“Design Concepts stood head and shoulders above the other landscape design firms.”
Mike Cuskelley Director of Maintenance Boulder Valley School District B oulder
“They show great professionalism with excellent team collaboration, planning, responsive client service, and creative thinking and problem-solving.”
Adams 12 Five Star
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Buildable, maintainable spaces Great designs for every budget Protected and resilient environments Decades of Experience Commitment to Design Places and activities that inspire Spaces tailored for each community Connections between people and nature Recreation design that builds community
“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 Y MCA
Master planning that puts everything in order
Have confidence that you’re taking the right steps in the right order to get the best outcome.
Give your community the excitement of a shared vision that builds a bright, inclusive future.
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY
STANLEY PARK COMPLEX • PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN MIDWAY December 2018
Community Engagement for Consensus and Equity
Plans for Sustainable Progress
Master
Concepts
- Joyce Manwaring Former Parks & Recreation Director City of Wheat Ridge
“Design
helps us maintain trust with our community.”
A Word From Our Principals
Deep in our roots is a desire to inspire, collaborate and connect communities through parks, commercial design and streetscapes, school campuses, trails and open space projects.
Our focus on people breaks through traditional landscape architecture approaches by applying research, analysis, and an active engagement with our environment to the creation of landscapes in which people and communities can thrive.
Henry, President
Principal
Spring, Principal
Carol
Shanen Weber,
Erik
Schedule of Fees
Landscape Architecture + Design Fees
$115.00/hour Administrative Staff $90.00/hour Intern $60.00/hour
Landscape Architectural Services
January, 2023 The following schedule of fees is used by Design Concepts for billing purposes. These fees are in effect for all services rendered unless other terms have been negotiated.
Architect
Designer
Transportation Expenses Mileage
Reimbursement Costs Posting, Shipping, Couriers at cost Prints, Reproductions, Scanning at cost Direct Expenses at cost Outside Consultants Any consultants required to perform the work are charged at cost plus a 10% administrative fee.
for services rendered is billed monthly on the fifth day or at the termination of the project. Payment is due
30 days of billing date. Any portion of a billing not paid within 60 days of the billing date shall be considered delinquent and shall bear
delinquency charge
and a half percent
per month
percentage rate
on
Rates
to change without notice.
Principal Landscape
$200.00/hour Sr. Project Manager $150.00/hour Project Manager $135.00/hour Designer/Irrigation
$0.62/mile
Terms Payment
within
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of one
(1.5%)
(annual
18%)
the unpaid balance.
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