No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier for the other.
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Integration of Site & Architecture
The literary conflict of Man vs. Nature has conditioned many to believe that man and nature cannot co-exist. Man is a part of nature, however, and once realized, this bond establishes a framework in which to best fuse the relationship of building and site.
landscape architect, Asheville, Boone, Brevard, Hendersonville, Lake Lure, Highlands, Cashiers, Sylva Waynesville, Madison County, WNC
Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support
for their new works collaborate with the creator.
- Antonio Guadi
Why LandForm
LandForm Studio's philosophy is small firm big projects. Maintaining a small studio atmosphere limits the number of projects that we can do and that is exactly what we want. It is common for larger firms to measure success in terms of number of projects; we measure success in terms of quality and design excellence. We would rather be involved with a small number of projects that inspire our souls rather than a multitude of projects that inspire our bank account. We specialize in creating site specific design that is harmonious with the regions rich cultural heritage.
What We Do
Landform Studio strives to fuse built and natural environments; creating dynamic places that are beautiful, sustainable & economically feasible. Successful projects ensure our success.
With a history of team coordination and leadership. We can help you organize a development team or easily fit into one that is already established. We have established relationships with the best surveyors, engineers, contractors, architects, and real estate professionals in the area.
We love what we do and we like to have fun while doing it. Our allied professionals share these characteristics; creating a dynamic team of the highest professional caliber.
Click Image to Enlarge
Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space
-Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Who We Are
Jeff McGahee is the principal of Landform Studio. Born the son of an engineer father and a plant fanatic mother Jeff was destined to pursue a career in Landscape Architecture. Receiving his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia in 1995, Mr. McGahee worked for numerous Design Firms in Georgia and North Carolina. He has completed projects in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Through work experience and personal interest, Jeff has become a proficient liaison between Client, Architect, Engineer, Environmentalist and Public official. Jeff has a lifelong connection to Western North Carolina, but it was not until 1997 that he decided to establish permanent roots in Asheville, NC and hone his skills at mountain site development. In 2006 Mr. McGahee created LandForm Studio. He has been involved with the design of some of the most exciting built environments in Western North Carolina including streetscapes, commercial properties, prestigious second homes & resort communities. He is a registered Landscape Architect in Georgia and North Carolina. When not in the office designing built environments, you may find him on the trail or on the river soaking up inspiration from natural environments.
There is no spot of ground, however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight.
-Gertrude Jekyll
Contact Us
We are located at the Flatiron Building in Downtown Asheville
Name
E-mail
Subject
Message
Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.
- Le Corbusier
Links
American Society of Landscape Architects
North Carolina Society of Landscape Architects
City of Asheville, North Carolina
WNC Green Building Council
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
American Kitefliers Association
landscape architect asheville, Green Landscape Architect in Asheville, Asheville Landscape Architect, asheville land planning, land planner in asheville, sustainable design asheville, Boone landscape architect, WNC Landscaoe Architect, Madison County Land Planning, Land Development specialist, LID Asheville, Low impact development asheville
Land Planning - Landscape Architecture
P.O. Box 2359 - Asheville, NC 28802 - 828.252.9336 - FAX.252.0396
Copyright 2009 LandForm Studio, PA
