context:
the environment
in which something exists
Context By Design your land planning and development resource ready to guide you in planning, design, permitting and construction.
Why Context By Design
25 Years of Experience
Context by Design evolved from years of knowledge gained working for large multi-disciplinary firms and small design firms.
Personal Attention
Immersed in each project, we learn about your goals and visions, applying them to site conditions, to deliver the result you desire.
Diverse Experience
We have insight into the project you imagine. Having touched nearly all functional markets of development, we have the understanding to bring your vision to reality.
Landscape Architecture Services
Planning
Conceptual design, anticipation of project components and requirements, organization of materials and/or contractors, scheduling, masterplanning.
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Design
Hardscape & softscape improvements, pedestrian & vehicular circulation, layout & geometrics, grading & drainage, landscape & plantings (specializing in natives), improvements detailing.
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Permitting
Building permits, clearing permits, conditional use permits, zoning change, site plan submittals, DEP & NRPA applications, Local, State and/or Federal development permits.
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Project Management
Owner representation, contractor identification & selection, construction observation, materials selection, plant procurement & selection, scheduling, progress documantation & reporting, conflict resolution.
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Residential Landscape Architecture
lifestyle: the context of living
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Commercial Landscape Architecture
branding: the context of perception
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Institutional Landscape Architecture
landscape: the context of pacemaking
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Municipal Landscape Architecture
community: the context of identity
About Municipal Landscape ArchitectureOur Projects
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Boothbay Harbor, MaineRevitalization of the existing landscape to prepare home for sale. Involvement included design, plant procurement, contractor coordination, and installation oversight.
View this ProjectCoastal Residence
Coastal Residence
Winter Harbor, MaineRenovation of the existing landscape for new owners. Involvement included design, materials and plant procurement, contractor coordination, and installation oversight.
View this ProjectProject Management, Residential
Project Management, Residential
Project management/owner representative. Involvement included contractor selection and coordination, schedule and budget maintenance, permitting and installation oversight in collaboration with a “designer from away.”
View this ProjectOrono Village Green
Orono Village Green
Orono, MaineDesign of new green space for community events and performances. Involvement included community visioning, conceptual design, construction documents, and permitting.
View this ProjectBucksport Veterans Memorial
Bucksport Veterans Memorial
Bucksport, MaineDesign and detail a masonry monument that will represent to respect and appreciation of the townspeople for those who have served our country.
View this ProjectKnowlton Park
Knowlton Park
Ellsworth, MaineThe city of Ellsworth had commissioned plans for a new park which were estimated to be twice the project budget. The city worked with Steve Ribble to remove approximately $250,000 from the estimate through value engineering while increasing recreational offerings.
View this ProjectAir & Water Quality
Air & Water Quality
Ellsworth, MEHaving recently purchased an existing building and lot for their first remote store, the owner sought to improve the site’s appearance and functionality.
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