Est. 2009  ·  Sustainable Landscape Architecture

Landscapes
Built for
Tomorrow.

We don't just plant gardens—we architect sustainable ecosystems. Every project cultivates enduring beauty rooted in ecological precision.

847

Projects Delivered

1.2M

Gallons Water Saved

Zero

Net Carbon Since 2019

Modern sustainable landscape with structured stone pathways and native plantings

Featured Project

Ridgeline Sanctuary

Marin County, California

Our Philosophy

Rooted
in Science.

Every intervention we make is guided by data, driven by ecology, and refined by decades of hands-on environmental stewardship.

Ecological Intelligence

Every Terra Forma project opens with a comprehensive site ecology assessment—soil composition, hydrology mapping, native species surveys, and microclimate analysis. We transform raw data into a design language that speaks fluently to the land.

Our ecological approach means your landscape thrives without constant intervention. We engineer resilience from the ground up.

Sunlight filtering through a native forest understory, showcasing ecological restoration

Regenerative Design

We go beyond "sustainable"—we design landscapes that actively regenerate ecosystems. Native plantings restore pollinator corridors. Bioswales replenish aquifers. Living walls improve air quality. Every square foot does purposeful ecological work.

Enduring Impact

Our landscapes improve with age. Where conventional gardens demand constant upkeep, Terra Forma projects reach their peak beauty in year five, year ten, year twenty. We cultivate landscapes designed to outlast trends and weather generations.

"The land has memory. Our job is to listen carefully before we speak."

— Aria Castellano, Founder & Principal Landscape Architect

Selected Work

Where Precision
Meets Nature.

Each project is a singular response to site, climate, and human aspiration. No two Terra Forma landscapes are alike.

Dramatic mountain and river landscape showcasing large-scale ecological restoration
Ecological Restoration

Cascades Reserve

Sierra Nevada Foothills, CA — 48 acres

Sunlight through a native forest grove, restored by Terra Forma
Native Planting

Thornwood Grove

Woodside, CA

Drought-tolerant succulent and water-wise garden in a modernist landscape design
Water-Wise Design

Arid Canvas

Sonoma County, CA

Refined outdoor patio and garden for a commercial property with native plantings
Commercial

Meridian Campus

South Bay, CA — 3.2 acres

Close-up texture of a native succulent plant in a drought-resistant garden
Residential

The Living Wall

Pacific Heights, SF

Measured Impact

1.2M

Gallons of Water Conserved

Annually across all active projects

847

Native Ecosystems Restored

Across California, Oregon & Nevada

Zero

Net Carbon Footprint

Certified carbon-neutral since 2019

96%

Client Retention Rate

Across 15 years of practice

Let's Build Together

Cultivate
Your
Vision.

Every great landscape begins with a conversation. Tell us about your site, your vision, and your aspirations. We'll respond within 48 hours with an initial site assessment proposal.

  • Residential Sanctuary Design
  • Commercial & Institutional Landscapes
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Water-Wise Garden Systems
  • Rooftop & Urban Greening
  • Native Meadow & Prairie

Send a message

hello@terraforma.design

Or call us directly

+1 (415) 555-0192

Studio

1428 Larkin Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94109