Steven C. Harrell is a Registered Landscape Architect holding licensure in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. A 1980 graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, Steve*s career has spanned over 31 years of professional practice. He has been associated with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Inc, a large, multi-disciplined, international firm in St. Louis, Mo; the Brickman Group in Chicago, Illinois, and the SiteWorks Studio in Alabama which was one of six nationwide design studios with the award winning ValleyCrest Design Group. Steve also has over 18 years experience owning and managing his own firms in Mississippi and Alabama. His work has been recognized by local ASLA chapters in Mississippi and Illinois, and his projects have been featured in Southern Living Magazine and Mississippi Magazine.
Specializing in Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Site Design his work is guided by classic and traditional design principles that withstand the test of time. He believes the Landscape, Architecture and built elements should appropriately define the character, culture, habitat and history of the region while meeting the client*s needs, desires, and resources. He encourages the use of native and adapted materials that thrive within local climatic cycles, offer climate control for user comfort, and provide connection to the history, culture, and traditions of the region.
His projects often serve sustainable design functions such as storm water managent, natural irrigation, water quality infiltration, and groundwater recharge. He believes in the stewardship of the land and sustaining it for future generations and adheres to the design philosophy of honest expression in the details and an appreciation for true craftsmanship to create timeless design solutions. Committed to creative designs that are fiscally feasible, socially responsible, and sensitive to the site*s natural and cultural resources, he embraces creativity, is responsive to the site and Clients* needs, believes in collaboration with other design professionals, and is dedicated to excellence in Client service. VIEW US ON FACEBOOK AT: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/pages/SITEdesign-Studio-Inc/20612