Zāle Design is located in the unceded Coast Salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations, in the area known as Vancouver, BC. We recognize that on-going work to decolonize our landscapes and our landscape architectural practices is vital in creating truly healthy spaces.
Kristina Zālite
Landscape Architect MBCSLA
Over the span of more than 15 years, I have provided excellent design, details, and related documents with Nunavut Territorial Parks Department, Zeidler Partnership Architects, Jonathan Losee Ltd, Prospect & Refuge Landscape Architects, and my sole proprietorship, Zāle Design.
Zāle Design landscapes are built to naturally buffer environmental stressors, while elevating inclusive and accessible design principles. The local Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic forest ecosystems are a constant source of my firm's inspiration.
With my trusted network of collaborators and consultants, we create landscapes for schools, homeowners, places of worship, municipalities and other valued clients.
Frequent Collaborators
Neda Roohnia
Sarita Opal Moodie
Alyssa Semczyszyn
Alex Lerner
Andrew van Egmond
Services
DESIGN & PLANNING:
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Schematic and conceptual landscape design
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Layout, grading and drainage design
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Planting design
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Detailed construction documentation
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Preparation for municipal permit submissions
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Plant and materials sourcing
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Ecological restoration planning
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Green infrastructure, biofiltration & bioswale design
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Labyrinth & healing garden design
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Garden consultation
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION:
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Field review
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Cost estimates for landscape construction
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Construction documentation
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Construction contract administration
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LEED submittal documentation