Terraforma Design Group Inc

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About the firm

Terraforma Design Group provides civil engineering and landscape architecture services throughout the Pacific Northwest. Established in 2001, the practice focuses on site development and redevelopment projects, specifically for commercial retail developments, educational facilities, and public infrastructure. Its design team navigates regulatory hurdles and complex site conditions across multiple jurisdictions in Washington and Oregon.

Established
2001
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Landscape Architecture

People

Pedro DeGuzmanCivil Engineer

Akemi SakaidaLandscape Architect

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Comprehensive site development and engineering solutions designed to navigate complex regulatory requirements. Services address infrastructure constraints and site design challenges for commercial and educational properties.

  • Site Planning and Design

    Comprehensive design strategies for optimizing site layouts, zoning compliance, and operational flow.

  • Planning and Permitting Coordination

    Guidance through local agency requirements, development approvals, and complex permit processing.

  • Grading and Drainage Design

    Topographical engineering and earthwork planning to manage stormwater runoff and stable site grading.

  • Water and Sewer Utility Design

    Engineering of utility service connections, capacity assessments, and main lines for clean water and wastewater management.

  • Erosion Control and SWPPP Preparation

    Development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and implementation of erosion control measures to meet environmental standards.

  • Civil Construction Administration

    On-site monitoring, document review, and contractor coordination to verify that construction matches engineering specifications.

  • ADA Compliance Survey and Design

    Evaluation of existing conditions and engineering of barrier-free design solutions to meet accessibility standards.

  • Elevation Surveying Services

    Precise measurement and mapping of site elevations to inform grading and infrastructure design.

Landscape Architecture

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Aesthetically pleasing design solutions that balance regulatory compliance with project visibility and maintenance requirements. Specializations include low impact development and hardscape integration.

  • Planting Services

    Selection and layout of flora that thrive in regional environments while adhering to local canopy and landscape codes.

  • Irrigation Design

    Engineering of water-efficient irrigation systems to minimize resource usage and maintenance costs.

  • Low Impact Development Practices

    Integration of sustainable landscaping features like rain gardens and bioretention cells to manage stormwater naturally.

  • Hardscape Feature Design

    Planning and design of non-vegetative elements including seating walls, trellises, and boulder arrangements.

  • Green Gardening Practices

    Implementation of eco-friendly and sustainable horticulture methodologies for long-term site health.

  • Landscape Construction Administration

    Field observation and quality assurance during the installation of planting, irrigation, and hardscape features.

  • Tree Inventory Surveys

    Assessment, cataloging, and health evaluation of existing site trees to comply with municipal preservation ordinances.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Education · Land Development

Projects

Briarwood Elementary Rain Garden

Renton, WA · Education

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Landscape design and low impact development services including a rain garden for Briarwood Elementary.

Smokey Point Shopping Center

Marysville, WA · Retail

Project details

Civil engineering and site planning services for a multi-retailer shopping center development.

Cooper Point Retail

Olympia, WA · Retail

Project details

Civil and landscape design services for the Cooper Point multi-retailer shopping development.

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