Okerstrom Lang Landscape Architects

Master Planning allows the owner to look at the "big picture" when developing a vision for their landscape and helps them make important site decisions. A Master Plan is a drawing that is developed through meetings with the client, site visits, and careful analysis of the property. Typically, it is a long term plan, and it is never too late to begin. A harmonious landscape design creates an environment that is sensitive and responsive to the land. Our approach is to organize design within a series of "outdoor rooms" which can be an extension of the interior, so that the line between the interior-exterior becomes blurred.

Since our founding in 1990 Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects has provided award-winning landscape design, master planning and construction management services for residential, municipal and commercial projects throughout the tri-state region of Berkshire, Columbia and Litchfield counties. Our goal on every project, no matter the size, is to create memorable designs that can be enjoyed for many years by our clients. Okerstrom Lang specializes in master planning for both residential and commercial properties.

Okerstrom Lang Landscape Architects meets with a potential client either on site or in our office to review project objectives, aesthetic preferences and budget parameters. We develop an initial outline of the sequence of tasks necessary to implement the project and review that against the client's expectations, including schedule for completion. If the client wishes to proceed following the Initial Consultation, we prepare a contract defining the terms of the working relationship. Once a signed contract and retainer is received we will begin work on a project.

Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects provides award-winning design, master planning and construction management services for clients throughout the Berkshires. Established in 1990 by Craig Okerstrom-Lang, RLA, ASLA, the firm has won accolades, praise and awards for their private and public clients' projects. Because of our strong affinity with the Berkshire landscape aesthetic, Okerstrom Lang Ltd has developed a specialization in site sensitive landscape design, pond and pool environments, creative grading design, illumination design for residential, commercial and cultural properties.

Every successful design project begins with a well coordinated team in which the client, the landscape architect, the building architect, the engineer and consultants collaborate to develop a creative solution unique to each client's needs, desires, tastes and budget. Ramifications of any required permitting is reviewed with the client prior to embarking on detailed design. Depending on what permits are required can dictate certain design responses and effect the project timeline. We listen carefully to our client's initial ideas for their property in order to craft a clear set of project objectives.