ARCHITECTURAL LAND DESIGN

What ARCHITECTURAL LAND DESIGN does

Architectural Land Design, Inc. (ALD) is a privately held landscape architecture firm founded in 1994 by Principal Christian Andrea and headquartered in Naples, Florida. The firm provides professional landscape architecture services — including site analysis, concept planning with 3D visualization, hardscape and softscape design, construction documents, irrigation and lighting plans, permitting support, and construction observation — to high-end residential clients (luxury and waterfront estates such as Port Royal's 3750 Rum Row), commercial and mixed-use developers (Naples Square, 1111 Central, 850 Central), hospitality operators (Hyatt Naples, AC Marriott, Rosewood, South Seas Resort), and institutional clients (Arthrex, FineMark Bank) across Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, the Carolinas, The Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands.

The firm operates with a small team of approximately 8 employees, relying on deep individual credentials — Christian Andrea's AICP certification and licensing since 1986, ASLA-certified project managers — and 30+ years of municipal relationships to navigate complex approval processes involving Design Review Boards, Planning Advisory Boards, City Council, Florida DEP, and FEMA coastal regulations. Its competitive positioning is grounded in regulatory navigation expertise and domain specialization in Southwest Florida's coastal environment rather than in proprietary technology.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees (no publicly disclosed pricing; quotes are project-specific). The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct engagement with developers, builders, property owners, and municipalities, supported by a portfolio website, media features in Home & Design Magazine and Florida Design, and community involvement. The firm holds Florida landscape architecture license LC26000259 and operates with no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

ARCHITECTURAL LAND DESIGN

Legal name

Architectural Land Design, Inc.

Website

https://aldinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Architectural Land Design is a privately held landscape architecture firm founded in 1994 in Naples, Florida, serving luxury residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients across Southwest Florida and select international markets with project-based design and permitting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Residential landscape design
• Commercial landscape architecture
• Site planning design
• Construction document plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Landscape Architecture Services: ALD provides professional landscape architecture services including design, permitting, and construction observation. Revenue is generated through design fees for residential estates, commercial properties, and mixed-use developments. The firm creates detailed construction documents, permit-ready plans, and provides ongoing construction observation services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Architectural Land Design, Inc. (ALD) is a professional landscape architecture firm founded in 1994 that provides site analysis, concept planning, 3D visualization, hardscape and softscape design, irrigation and lighting plans, construction documents, permitting, and construction observation services. The firm specializes in high-end residential estates (including luxury waterfront properties) and commercial/mixed-use developments throughout Southwest Florida and select Caribbean and Carolina markets.

Product overview

Architectural Land Design (ALD) is a landscape architecture firm offering professional landscape architecture services throughout Southwest Florida since 1994. The company's core offerings consist of residential landscape architecture (including high-end waterfront properties, pools, water features, and hardscapes) and commercial/mixed-use development services. ALD provides an online Product Resources Library showcasing plant and material catalogs including palms, trees, shrubs, annuals, groundcovers, vines, accents, fountains, pools, planting designs, and pavers. The company also maintains a Project Portfolio featuring completed residential and commercial projects. The integrated service workflow includes site analysis, concept planning with 3D models, hardscape and softscape design, construction documents, irrigation and lighting plans, and construction observation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscape Architecture Services High-end residential landscape design services for luxury and waterfront properties, including concept planning, 3D modeling, hardscape and softscape design, pool and water feature design, and construction observation. Targeted at luxury property owners and estate developers.
• Commercial and Mixed-Use Landscape Architecture Services Commercial landscape design services for office complexes, hotels, mixed-use developments, retail centers, and community amenities, including site analysis, clubhouses, amenities, entry features, buffers, and municipal code compliance. Targeted at developers, builders, and commercial property owners.
• Resort and Hospitality Landscape Design Landscape architecture for hotels, vacation communities, and recreational developments, including poolside areas, bayfront features, rooftop amenities, and resort entry landscapes. Targeted at resort and hospitality developers.
• Master Planning and Land Development Services Master planning, land development, entry features, clubhouses, amenities, and buffer designs for large-scale residential communities, leveraging AICP-certified expertise in urban land planning and Florida DEP/FEMA coastal requirements. Targeted at developers and builders of large communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects featured in Home & Design Magazine (multiple years: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023), Florida Design 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition, and Florida Weekly

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EDSA: Fort Lauderdale-based landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm founded in 1960, with a strong portfolio of luxury resort, residential, and cultural projects in Florida and internationally. Closely comparable to ALD in Florida-rooted luxury/resort focus and design-led service model.
• Studio-MLA: Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm focused on high-end residential, hospitality, and urban open-space projects. Comparable to ALD as a boutique design studio serving luxury residential and resort clients.
• LandDesign: Multi-office landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban design firm with projects in master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, and luxury residential. Comparable to ALD in providing LA services across residential and commercial mixed-use segments.
• OLIN: Philadelphia-based landscape architecture and urban design firm with a portfolio of cultural, residential, and public-space projects. Comparable to ALD as a design-led LA firm pursuing premium design commissions.
• Sasaki Associates: International design practice spanning landscape architecture, urban planning, and architecture with significant resort, campus, and waterfront work. Comparable to ALD in landscape architecture practice with resort and master-planning expertise.
• W Architecture & Landscape Architecture: New York-based landscape architecture firm with projects across luxury residential, hospitality, and cultural sectors. Comparable to ALD as a design-studio-led LA firm serving high-end residential and resort clients.

Regional players

• HHCP: Orlando, FL-based firm offering architecture, planning, and landscape architecture services across the Southeastern US. Comparable to ALD as a Florida-based multi-discipline design firm with shared regional client base and resort/development portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global design and consulting firm with a landscape architecture practice serving commercial, hospitality, and community development markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering LA within a much larger portfolio of services.
• SWA Group: Large global landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm headquartered in Sausalito, CA. Broader incumbent competing with ALD on larger luxury resort, waterfront, and master-planning commissions.
• Kimley-Horn: Major multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and landscape architecture consultancy with a strong Florida presence. Competes with ALD on commercial development, mixed-use, and municipal projects where landscape architecture is bundled with broader site/civil services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/architectural-land-design

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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