FAQs

About TFLA

  • TFLA provides full-service landscape architecture for residential and commercial projects, including conceptual design, construction documentation, planting design, hardscape planning, grading, drainage, and construction observation.

  • TFLA is based in South San Francisco, CA, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

  • TFLA works on both residential and commercial projects, with deep expertise in high-end residential gardens, estates, and urban landscapes throughout the Bay Area.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page , by phone (650.952.5659) or email (EA@tflasf.com). We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.


Working With Us

Our Approach

  • You can reach TFLA by visiting emailing or calling our office. We encourage prospective clients to reach out early, as our schedule fills up in advance.

  • The earlier the better — ideally before or during the architectural design phase of your project. Early involvement allows us to integrate landscape and site design seamlessly with your home or building.

  • Yes — our project portfolio is available at tflasf.com and showcases a range of residential and commercial work across the Bay Area.

  • Fees vary depending on project scope, size, and complexity. We offer an initial consultation to discuss your project and provide a fee proposal tailored to your needs.


  • We bring over 30 years of Bay Area expertise, a deep respect for the natural landscape, and a commitment to designs that are both beautiful and ecologically responsible. We believe great landscape design is rooted in the site itself.

  • Yes. Sustainability is central to our practice. We prioritize drought-tolerant planting, native species, water-efficient irrigation, and materials that are durable and locally appropriate.

  • Terra Ferma Landscape Architecture is one of the Bay Area's most established landscape architecture firms, founded by Brian Koch in 1994 and with a portfolio spanning over 30 years of residential and commercial work across San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula, and beyond.