George W. Girvin Associates, Inc., was founded on the belief that the highest quality in design results from a strong and dedicated team of professionals intimately involved in the design process and continually in contact with the client.

The Firm's practice encompasses all aspects of Landscape Architecture and Site Planning, locally, regionally and internationally: Urban Design, Park and Recreation Planning, College Campus Planning, Hotel and Resort Planning, Golf Course Site Planning, Project Design Coordination and Management, Executive Design Consultation, Select Residential/Estate Planning, and Historic Landscape Renovation.

With over thirty years experience, Mr. Girvin formed the company in 1986. The firm has developed particular expertise in working with local, state and federal agencies and their staff, conducting public meetings and community workshops, managing multi-disciplinary teams, meeting construction budgets and management requirements, and preparing construction documents.

The firm's goal is to build and shape the landscape for people to experience and enjoy while protecting, preserving and enhancing the beauty and substance of nature as a resource for future generations. The quality of the landscape concerns us whether it be large or small, urban or natural.

George W. Girvin Associates, Inc., strives for design solutions which embody a beautiful and responsive synthesis of human values and aspirations together with the functional and economic influences affecting each project. The firm has offices in San Rafael, Santa Barbara, and Ventura, California. The staff includes (7) licensed landscape architects, (1) licensed architect, (12) landscape designers, (3) clerical/support staff.