From concept to completion, and then through the years.

Services

CYAN offers design, build and stewardship services—solo or in collaboration with architects—for both new and long-established gardens.

Our projects vary in size and nature but all reflect our commitment to create spaces that are site-specific, tasteful and unpretending, and easy to live and thrive in. We have honed our practices in regionalist terms, always reviewing and adapting our ways to best suit the changing ecologies and mindset of the Canadian west coast.

Design

We start by working together to uncover the essence of your outdoor space. We’ll have open conversations to understand what makes it tick for you—your hopes, needs and preferences.

We’ll also dig into the nitty-gritty of the site itself, taking stock of existing plants, soil composition and materials. All this information helps us to craft a vision that seamlessly blends your desires with the unique character of the landscape.

We then translate those ideas into a buildable reality. We’ll refine them with a critical eye, ensuring beauty and functionality work hand-in-hand. Budget and logistics are important parts of the equation, so we can dream big while keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground.

By the end, your project is more than just a plan—IT’S A CLEAR ROADMAP TO REALIZE YOUR VISION.

Build

Once design and development are completed, we’re ready for installation. We understand the importance of innovation, collaboration and transparency, and work with the best people in their fields to achieve this.

We leverage a tight network of trusted tradespeople and suppliers.
We know each other’s strengths and quirks, which minimizes the friction that often plagues construction projects. Think of it as a well-oiled machine, all working together, overseen, managed and administered by CYAN.

Stewardship

CYAN landscapes are designed, built and planted to be resilient and long-lived. Yet timely maintenance and occasional adjustments are required to ensure that your investment delivers for years to come.

Gardens we design and install become gardens we take lasting personal pride in. We’ll nurture it with the same dedication we would our own, ensuring it continues to grow and evolve alongside you.

We’ll customize a schedule, whether it’s weekly visits or seasonal check-ins, to keep your space thriving. We prioritize sound ecological practices, minimizing noise and emissions while we work.

Our commitment to ongoing maintenance IS MORE THAN AN add-on service—we call it stewardship.