Our Approach

Rabben/Herman design office was formed by William Rabben and Dan Herman in 2000 to bring their clients quality design based upon a collaborative approach to problem solving. The founding principals commitment to these two principles is reflected in every aspect of the firm’s work.

Personal Service

R/HDO provides personal service and believe the participation of our clients enlivens and strengthens the design process. The opportunity to achieve great work comes naturally from the involvement of committed clients. Each project represents an opportunity as well as an obligation to enrich the quality of life for those who will experience our efforts long after a project is completed.

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Our Process

We firmly believe that Landscape architecture is a visual language and we are committed to using that language to provoke perception, reaction, and most importantly strong feeling. Several decades of design and construction experience have led to the following fundamental concepts:

narrative

Each project should attain a higher level of communication through narrative content by incorporating contextual elements that tell a story about the place and its larger surroundings.

fusion

Projects should involve a fusion between architecture and landscape, rather than treating each as separate expression.

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understanding

Projects must be based on a thorough understanding of the dynamics of the natural and the built environment, as well as an awareness of the client’s operational requirements, budget, and schedules.

oppenness

Landscape design must be approached openly, without preconceptions, and must look beneath the surface to create fascination and perceptual content.

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helping

Projects are successful when they meet the needs of the people using them. Often that can simply mean a comfortable shady place to sit, convenient and understandable access, clear orientation, and distinct object-subject relationship.

Contact Us

RHDO is a landscape architecture, urban design, and master planning firm. Our office is located in Orange County California, but our clients are located across the globe. We specialize in designs that respond to project requirements as well as reflect the surrounding context. Finally, we believe the best design solutions arise from a collaborative effort with our clients. While excellence in design motivates us, we believe listening and working together with our clients is a critical component in achieving overall project success.

If you have an upcoming landscape architecture, urban design, or master planning project, and feel like working together with our firm would be a good fit, please contact us at:

Address: 833 Dover Drive, Suite 9
Newport Beach, California, 92663

Phone:949.548.3459

E-mail:design@rhdo.com