BUILD - Architecture Awards 2017

108 Build 2017 Architecture Awards thriving landscape architecture firm, Studio Sprout’s designs address the specifics of each unique client, site and architecture. Venturing into many project types, the firm makes sure it makes each client feel special and unique. Connie discusses the project goals and specific aspects that can make each assignment extraordinary. “At Studio Sprout, our goal is to provide a connection to nature through carefully orchestrating vistas, appointing comfortable outdoor rooms and providing dynamic transitions from space to space. “Making the client feel comfortable and satisfied is central in our overall mission. The client is the most important member of our team. Meticulous staff planning and constant attention to detail leads to successful projects and satisfaction on both sides. “Fundamentally, the client is the catalyst. Careful consideration of project goals is filtered through considerations for sustainability, site opportunities and relationships to architecture. If the client is happy then so are we as a firm.” Dealing with an assortment of clients means that the projects the firm undertakes will also vary, as each client has their own unique taste and requirements. Fortunately, staff at Studio Sprout are highly-skilled and trained and therefore can cover many different aspects and tailor their skills to match the client’s needs, as Connie explains. “Due to a plethora of client lifestyles and requests, our residential gardens range from simple to complex, using native, tropical or formal plantings surrounding pools, pavilions and opening to water views. This is helpful to us as all of the employees at the company are well versed in adapting designs to meet specific needs.” Designing for wellbeing in healthcare facilities is one of Studio Sprout’s specialty niches, with a certification in Evidence Based Design. Both working Best Landscape Architecture Firm - Florida Studio Sprout specializes in client centered design for high end residential, healthcare and governmental projects. We invited Connie Roy-Fisher to tell us more about the firm’s award-winning hardscape and landscape designs and what services it offers to clients. Contact: Connie Roy-Fisher Contact Email: [email protected] Address: 521 25th Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407, USA Phone: 001 561 262 8240 Website: www.studio-sprout.com AR170117 A and being cared for in healthcare facilities can be extremely stressful. Providing positive distractions in user appropriate natural settings can reduce stress. Connie comments on the trends in the healthcare market, mentioning how stressful working and being in healthcare can be, therefore projects are aimed at letting people distract themselves from the healthcare settings and any reminders there may be, enabling them to relax. “Healthcare projects are based on the latest research that examines design for well-being. Design concepts provide easily accessible, comfortable settings to get away from the stresses of healthcare settings and the work associated with it.” Having given us the breakdown on what projects the firm has undertaken in the past, Connie details some of the firm’s latest projects, including some that the company is currently working on, highlighting the versatility of the firm and its staff. “Currently, we are working on a vacation home in Anguilla, a riverfront home that incorporated a Bali theme, a series of butterly gardens for a local Hospice facility and an historic streetscape in West Palm Beach. “Completed signature projects include Morikami Japanese Gardens, the West Palm Beach Waterfront, Design Guidelines for Walter Reed Medical Facility and a number of award winning residential projects in Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and North Palm Beach.” In summary, being a versatile and accomplished firm means that Studio Sprout will be able to continue to be a successful landscape architecture firm, satisfying and exceeding clients demands, covering all sorts of projects. Connie and the rest of the staff at the company are very excited about the future, which looks set to bring Studio Sprout many exciting opportunities.