Landscape Design Process: From Site Photos to 3D Development
How does a landscape design go from site photos to a finished 3D concept? In this video, take a behind‑the‑scenes look at the landscape design process at Courtland Studio LLC, from early site analysis and hand sketches to CAD drawings and refined 3D visualizations. This project is a Los Angeles residential development currently in the…
Honoring History Through Design: USS Iowa
One would never expect a bond between the mighty USS Iowa—one of America’s most powerful battleships—and the delicate beauty of hibiscus and bougainvillea. But that connection is real and it runs deeper than most people realize. It actually started over 40 years ago at Cal Poly. In 1986 when Courtland Studio LLC founder Paul…
From Glue Guns to Global Stages
Courtland Studio LLC Principal Paul Lewis A 40-Year Rose Parade Obsession Most people spend the last week of December finishing off holiday leftovers and questioning their New Year’s resolutions. For Courtland Studio LLC principal Paul Lewis, that week involves complete immersion into a world of floral glue, steel frames, and the absolute 8:00 AM…