Commercial Hardscape Design Services

At Evergreen Design Group, we believe that exceptional hardscape design begins with a clear vision and a collaborative process. Our approach offers a better way to create the outdoor space you’ve always wanted—whether it’s a welcoming front yard, functional side yards, or a cohesive landscape that elevates your entire property. By partnering 1:1 with a dedicated Project Director and a skilled design team, you gain the confidence that every detail of your project is handled with care and expertise.

From the initial draft to the final plan, our process is designed to be seamless and transparent. We leverage advanced technology, including photorealistic renders, so you can visualize your custom landscape before any work begins. This allows you to make informed decisions and ensures that the final result truly reflects your style and meets your needs.

Every client and property is unique, and our team is committed to creating outdoor spaces that serve your goals—whether you’re enhancing a business environment or transforming a residential community. Our custom hardscape design solutions are tailored to maximize both beauty and functionality, adding lasting value to your property.

With Evergreen Design Group, you’ll experience a streamlined process that brings your vision to life. We provide the expertise, creativity, and support needed to create a beautiful landscape and outdoor space you’ll love for years to come. Let us show you a better way to design, plan, and build the landscape you’ve always imagined.

Every hardscape design we produce is held to four non-negotiable standards:

Functional Hardscape elements must guide users through a site intuitively. Our landscape architects design walkways, plazas, and circulation paths with clear logic — minimizing conflicts, improving wayfinding, and supporting the overall site plan. We ensure that all walkways and circulation paths meet ADA standards, including specific dimensions for ramps, landings, and handrail heights to ensure inclusivity. Strategic lighting is incorporated to improve safety, boost security, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of commercial hardscape projects.

Durable We specify materials and engineering methods suited to local climate conditions, traffic loads, and long-term maintenance requirements. This includes reinforced concrete for high-traffic areas, proper expansion joint spacing, and climate-appropriate surface treatments. We review material options to prioritize durability in high-traffic environments, such as using heavy-duty pavers, reinforced concrete, or natural stone, and select low-maintenance materials to reduce long-term upkeep costs.

Safe and ADA-Compliant Every hardscape design we produce incorporates anti-slip surfaces, proper cross-slopes, accessible routes, and ADA-compliant elements to satisfy both code requirements and inclusive design best practices. We review and make revisions to our designs as needed to ensure all ADA and safety requirements are met.

Sustainable We specify permeable pavers and materials that mitigate the urban heat island effect, integrate stormwater management solutions, and minimize land disturbance — helping projects comply with local, state, and federal environmental standards. Regulatory compliance in landscape design often includes using sustainable practices to meet local environmental standards. Our sustainable hardscape design enhances environmental responsibility by integrating native plants and efficient irrigation systems. We incorporate green roofs to help control water run-off and enhance energy efficiency. Sustainable design can also help conserve water and energy by using plants that provide shade and reduce heating and cooling costs.

Evergreen Design Group designs the full range of commercial hardscape elements for projects of all scales. Hardscaping focuses on the use of durable materials like concrete, stone, brick, wood, and metal to ensure longevity and performance in commercial environments. Our work includes:

Entry Monuments and Identification Structures First impressions matter. We design entry features — including monument signs, pillar structures, lighting integration, and decorative landscaping — that establish your project’s identity and set the tone for the entire site.

Perimeter Structures: Walls, Fences, and Gates We design perimeter walls, fencing systems, access gates, and bollard arrangements that define site boundaries, control access, and contribute to the site’s architectural character.

Retaining Walls Sloped sites require engineered solutions. We design retaining walls using fieldstone, granite, limestone, concrete block, and other materials to manage grade changes, prevent erosion, and create usable terraced areas. Retaining walls also prevent erosion, manage elevation changes, and can be designed to include built-in seating for people and customers.

A thorough site analysis considers topography, soil conditions, and climate to prevent water damage and erosion, ensuring the long-term success of your commercial hardscape design.

Shade Structures: Pergolas, Pavilions, and Gazebos Outdoor shelter elements add amenity value and increase usable outdoor square footage. We design pergolas, pavilions, and gazebos with integrated seating, lighting, and architectural detailing appropriate to the project type.

Walkways, Plazas, and Pedestrian Circulation From sidewalks and trail systems to central plazas and courtyard hardscaping, we design pedestrian environments that are both functional and visually cohesive — connecting buildings, amenities, and open spaces logically. Walkways and pathways are designed to be wide enough to accommodate safe navigation and are constructed for high foot traffic, using heavy-duty pavers, reinforced concrete, or natural stone for durability.

Outdoor Living and Amenity Spaces For residential communities and hospitality-adjacent developments, we design hardscaped outdoor living areas including fire pit zones, outdoor kitchens, pool decks, and seating areas that complement our community amenity design services. Functional gathering spaces like patios and plazas offer areas for breaks and relaxation for employees, people, and customers. Adding benches, tables, and chairs creates inviting outdoor spaces that encourage customer engagement and gathering.

Single-Source Landscape Architecture Our hardscape designers work in-house alongside our land planners, planting designers, and irrigation consultants. We collaborate closely with clients as well as land developers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, and owner representatives to ensure a seamless process from concept to completion. You work directly with a dedicated designer to review and refine your plans, with opportunities for revisions based on your feedback before final approval. This means your hardscape documents are fully coordinated with every other component of the landscape design — reducing RFIs, conflicts, and delays during construction.

National Reach, Local Compliance With licensed landscape architects in 40+ states and over 20 years of experience navigating jurisdiction-specific codes, we know what it takes to get hardscape designs permitted and approved across the country. Whether your project is in California, Texas, Florida, or the Midwest, we understand the local requirements.

Built for Your Project Schedule We understand that development timelines are tied to entitlements, permits, and financing. Our team is structured to meet your deadlines without compromising design quality or document accuracy.

A Track Record Across Project Types Our hardscape design portfolio spans single-family subdivisions, multifamily and mixed-use communities, commercial and industrial campuses, and public/civic facilities — giving us the cross-sector depth to bring relevant precedent and solutions to your project.