Part scholar of ornamental grasses, part master of all elements water, part sculptor of nature, Warren Simmonds uses an approach to Landscape Architecture that is deeply rooted in nature. The firm focuses on the idea of “sanctuary,” creating one-of-a-kind outdoor places that provide a respite from the stresses of life and nourish the spirit.
Warren founded San Anselmo, CA-based landscape architecture firm, Simmonds & Associates, Inc. in 1994. Warren’s 25 plus years of experience is built on a unique project spectrum spread over three continents; residential garden design, commercial and retail design, hospital and school campus design, tropical and mountain resort projects and residential estates.
About Me
President
Simmonds & Associates, Inc
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As an architect who has worked for forty years with many different landscape architects and designers, I can say with certainty that the firm Simmonds and Associates creates a very high quality level of work in landscape design, document creation and project completion.
Recently, for a ten-acre residential project in the South Bay I received from them a comprehensive, meticulous, and beautifully done set of plans, details and specs as well as a landscape maintenance and care program. The excellent design reflects input from the client, myself, contractors and governing agencies. The work was thorough, on time, and in the budget. My client, who interviewed five landscape architects for the job, enjoyed working with them.
On that project we encountered numerous agencies, some of which were very obscure, who all had a say in the design. Warren Simmonds and his staff not only created excellent, detailed concepts for the job, but also navigated the ever-increasing code reinforcement bodies encountered during the design process. We made it through a very difficult planning commission approval process on our first try.
I like their work very much and highly recommend them.
James Shay FAIA, Architect
Recently, for a ten-acre residential project in the South Bay I received from them a comprehensive, meticulous, and beautifully done set of plans, details and specs as well as a landscape maintenance and care program. The excellent design reflects input from the client, myself, contractors and governing agencies. The work was thorough, on time, and in the budget. My client, who interviewed five landscape architects for the job, enjoyed working with them.
On that project we encountered numerous agencies, some of which were very obscure, who all had a say in the design. Warren Simmonds and his staff not only created excellent, detailed concepts for the job, but also navigated the ever-increasing code reinforcement bodies encountered during the design process. We made it through a very difficult planning commission approval process on our first try.
I like their work very much and highly recommend them.
James Shay FAIA, Architect
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Hi Warren,
Well done!! I was highly impressed with Thursday meeting. Clear and concise! You and Joe made forthright presentations and set appropriate boundaries. I thank you for your service to 2200!
Lighting was completed today. We have an excellent look. Your recommendations for lighting were spot on. Do a drive by at night. You will be impressed with your work. Well done!
Warren you have done well... beyond expectation!
Thank you ..
Well done!! I was highly impressed with Thursday meeting. Clear and concise! You and Joe made forthright presentations and set appropriate boundaries. I thank you for your service to 2200!
Lighting was completed today. We have an excellent look. Your recommendations for lighting were spot on. Do a drive by at night. You will be impressed with your work. Well done!
Warren you have done well... beyond expectation!
Thank you ..
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Dear Warren:
You have created a masterpiece in my front yard. Since the beginning of this year, not a week has gone by without someone knocking on my door asking for the name of the landscape architect. When no one is at home, they leave notes in my mailbox.
I have given your name and phone number to at least two dozen people. Some of them may have contacted you.
A woman from San Mateo Arboretum Society also knocked on my door two weeks ago asking if my house could be part of the San Mateo/Hillsborough Garden Tour this September. I declined, mainly because I don't like to have throngs of people treading on my gardens.
I am telling you this just to alert you to the apparent popularity of water-saving, sustainable gardens.
Regards,
Sherman
You have created a masterpiece in my front yard. Since the beginning of this year, not a week has gone by without someone knocking on my door asking for the name of the landscape architect. When no one is at home, they leave notes in my mailbox.
I have given your name and phone number to at least two dozen people. Some of them may have contacted you.
A woman from San Mateo Arboretum Society also knocked on my door two weeks ago asking if my house could be part of the San Mateo/Hillsborough Garden Tour this September. I declined, mainly because I don't like to have throngs of people treading on my gardens.
I am telling you this just to alert you to the apparent popularity of water-saving, sustainable gardens.
Regards,
Sherman
