Elemental

Elemental Design is a licensed landscape architecture and design firm based in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, California, with an additional studio in Monterey. Holding an active CSLB license (#926561) in CLEAR status for 17 years, this corporation specializes in creating extraordinary outdoor living spaces for homeowners across the greater Bay Area.

Services & Specialties

Elemental Design offers end-to-end landscape architecture, design, and installation services, covering every phase from concept through execution. Their CSLB C27 Landscaping classification supports a comprehensive range of outdoor improvements.

Key services include:

• Landscape Architecture & Design: Full-service ideation, planning, and architectural drawings for site-specific plans balancing beauty, function, and sustainability.
• Plant Selection & Custom Fabrication: Tailored plant palettes for local microclimates and drought-tolerant requirements, alongside unique custom designs in wood, glass, stone, and metalwork.
• Structure & Site Engineering: Complex design, assessment, research, and construction for elements like hillside grading, retaining walls, and drainage solutions.
• Contractor & Project Installation Oversight: Materials and contractor selection, with full project oversight to ensure execution.
• Specific Project Types: Pools & Jacuzzis, Patios, Water Features, Lighting, Plantings, Walls & Terraces, Outdoor Kitchens, Driveways & Walkways, Stone Steps, Pergolas & Shade Spots.

Service Area

Elemental Design serves homeowners across California’s Central Coast, Silicon Valley, and the greater Bay Area. This includes communities in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties, specifically mentioning Carmel, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills, Aptos, Gilroy, Cupertino, Carmel Valley, and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

What Sets Them Apart

Elemental Design is led by Rhadiante Van de Voorde, ASLA, an award-winning landscape architect with over 30 years of experience. Clients connect directly with Rhadiante from the initial conversation, ensuring her expertise guides each project. The firm provides a full-service approach from concept through installation, handling site analysis, architectural drawings, plant selection, custom fabrication, hardscape engineering, and contractor oversight. Their design ethos focuses on creating serene, rejuvenating spaces that incorporate inviting and sustainable plantings, waterscapes, and natural elements like rich woods, metals, and stone, with expertise in Feng Shui landscape design.

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

Elemental Design operates as a licensed California landscaping contractor, holding CSLB license #926561, which is currently in CLEAR status. This license has been active for 17 years, indicating established experience in the field. For homeowner protection, they maintain a contractor bond of $25,000 through AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY. Their CSLB classification is C27 (Landscaping). Workers’ compensation insurance is not active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of landscaping projects does Elemental Design specialize in?
A: Elemental Design specializes in end-to-end landscape architecture, design, and installation, including pools, patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, custom fabrication, and complex site engineering like hillside grading and retaining walls.

Q: Which geographic areas does Elemental Design serve?
A: They serve homeowners throughout the greater Bay Area, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties, with studios in Boulder Creek and Monterey.

Q: Is Elemental Design a licensed contractor in California?
A: Yes, Elemental Design holds an active California CSLB license #926561, which is in CLEAR status, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Q: Who will be designing my landscape project?
A: Rhadiante Van de Voorde, an award-winning landscape architect and ASLA member with over 30 years of experience, personally leads and designs all projects from the initial consultation.