HOME ABOUT About Kent Ford Design Group Kent's Bio Residential Testimonials Condo/Commercial Testimonials Public Testimonials SERVICES PORTFOLIO Residential Condo/Commercial Public AWARDS IN THE MEDIA Articles Videos CONTACT US KENT'S BLOG
ABOUT US KENT'S BIO TESTIMONIALS

We are designers and project management consultants for commercial and residential landscape architecture projects. Our core team includes landscape designers, landscape architects and horticulturists.

Based on the individual needs of a project, we combine our services with sub-consultants who include engineers, interior designers, and architects. We also have on-going relationships with a select list of independent contractors who we call upon to price and construct our designs.

Our goal is to inspire our clientele with outstanding design innovation while providing a practical approach to project management.

CONCEPT

We conduct an initial input and brainstorming session with the Client to assess individual needs and to spark new ideas. Based on the outcome of our first session, we produce preliminary colour plans and three-dimensional renderings to communicate our design intent. We then review our preliminary concept drawings with the client and based on their input move on to stage 2.


DESIGN

Based on a finalized concept from Stage 1, we produce a computer generated Working Drawing (blue print) package which consists of layout, planting, grading and lighting plans and cross section details for all necessary landscape architectural elements within the final concept design. Fully detailed Plant Lists and written specification on all site accessories and material finishes are also provided.


TENDER

We act as an advisor to the client should they choose to move towards the construction phase of the project. We first issue the working drawings with a Tender Form to our referred list of contractors for bidding. The Tender Form is an itemized list of all construction activities, which allows the client to understand how quoted construction costs are broken down. Once completed, we review the tender forms with the client to determine a preferred bidder, develop a phasing in strategy and if required, revise our designs to suit the client's budget.


CONTRACT

We coordinate a contract agreement between the Client and selected Contractors. To ensure that our designs are executed successfully, we visit the project during construction to inspect the work being done. As a representative of the client, we approve the release of progress payments to the Contractor(s) involved and resolve any issues that may arise during the construction process. For the benefit of the client, we also inspect the completed construction to ensure the durability and quality of the final installation.


RESIDENTIAL CONDO/
COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC
Chateau Le Jardin
2017
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Commercial Design
View Project
Clarendon Courtyard
2016
Landscape Ontario Award
Projects in the 20K - 50K range
View Project
Kent Ford
2015
Notable Alumni
School of Landscape Architecture 50th Anniversary, University of Guelph
View Award
Hope Springs Eternal
2013
Canada Blooms Award
People's Choice Award
View Project
Hope Springs Eternal
2013
Canada Blooms Award
Best Use of Bulbs
View Project
Hope Springs Eternal
2013
Canada Blooms Humber Nurseries Awards
Best Use of Plant Materials
View Project
Project: Website Redesign for kentford­design.com
2011
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Website Design
Elm Avenue Transformation
2010
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Design
View Project
Flood Plain Rescue Project (Plymbridge Road)
2010
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Design
View Project
The Gardens of Governor's Manor
2010
City of Toronto
City Council Award for Best Condominium Gardens in Toronto
View Project
The Gardens of Governor's Manor
2010
City of Toronto/East York Garden Club
Judges Choice Award for Best Condominium Gardens
View Project
Water by the Water
2006
Landscape Ontario
The Dunington Grubb Award for Top Residential Design and Construction Project
View Project
Water by the Water
2006
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Design
View Project
Alexandra Restoration
2006
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Design
View Project
The Gardens of Governor's Manor
2006
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Multi-Unit Residential
View Project
Collonade Roof Terrace
2002
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Balcony Design
View Project
Glen Edyth
2002
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Construction
View Project
St. Patrick Street Condominium
2001
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Commercial Design
View Project
Prins Residence
2001
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Landscape Lighting
View Project
Cheltenham Landscape Renovation
2001
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Residential Construction
Le Jardin Banquet Halls
2000
Landscape Ontario
First Place Award - Commercial Design
The Alex Wilson Community Garden
2000
City of Toronto
Architecture and Urban Design Award
View Project
The Alex Wilson Community Garden
2000
Center for Universal Design
View Project
Old Forest Hill Residence
1999
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence - Best Construction Project for the Toronto-East Chapter
View Project
Sherbourne Street North Renovation
1999
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence
Old Forest Hill Residence
1999
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence
View Project
Lyndhurst Avenue Retrofit
1999
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence
View Project
Roxborough Landscape Restoration
1998
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence
Ardwold Gate Restoration
1998
Landscape Ontario
Award of Excellence
View Project
ARTICLES VIDEOS
CONTACT INFO

Email us at kent@kentforddesign.com, or give us a call at 416-368-7175.

We are located in the heart of the King East Design District in Toronto's First Post Office, at:

258 Adelaide St. East, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M5A 1N1

Blog coming soon.

X