Profile
- Jordan Eckerling Landscape Design is a one-man Landscape Design Company located in Los Angeles, specializing in unique and easy-maintenance designs for the California lifestyle. Jordan has been designing distinctive outdoor environments for 17 years, often collaborating with top Architects and Interior Designers for a variety of projects from Malibu to San Marino. Jordan creates original and lasting spaces which play to the architectural sensibilities of the project as well as his Clients' specific needs, combining fresh aesthetics with functional practicality.
His work includes drought-tolerant, low-water gardens, traditional formal gardens, lush, tropical retreats, contemporary and minimalist "outdoor rooms", lush succulent gardens, outdoor kitchens and barbecues, garden structures, conceptual pool and fountain design, large estate garden planning and consultation services. Jordan makes use of specific color palettes and architecturally interesting planting to create a natural and strong garden space. He uses texture and form to enhance his Clients' outdoor spaces and often incorporates fruit trees, fragrant plants and edible garden areas into his designs.
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- During the design process, Jordan really listens to his Clients and strives to not only provide a beautiful outdoor living area, but also carefully considers his Clients' lifestyle, children, pets and entertaining needs as well as ease of long-term maintenance and water requirements.
Jordan stays involved through the installation process, working with a wonderful team of talented Installation Professionals and Contractors. He can recommend Concrete and Masonry Contractors, Woodworkers, Koi Pond and Water Feature companies or work with professionals of your own choosing. In addition to Residential Design, Jordan’s work also includes sports park facilities, children’s play areas, community pool centers and recreational facilities.
Education
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
- Bachelor of Theatre Arts
- California State University, Northridge, CA
Professional Experience
- Jordan Eckerling Landscape Design,
- Encino, CA 1995-present
- Owner
- 818.581.5685
- Pierre Landscaping, Inc.
- Van Nuys, CA 2006-present
- Project Manager, Designer
- 818.273.0023
- Christine London, Ltd.,
- Beverly Hills, CA 2003-2006
- Project Manager, Designer
- 310.273.5660
- Nancy Goslee Power & Associates,
- Santa Monica, CA 2003
- Project Manager, Designer
- 310.264.0266
SWA,
- Laguna Beach, CA 2001-2002
- Project Manager, Designer
- 949.497.5471
- EPT Design,
- San Juan Capistrano, CA 1998-2001
- Job Captain, Designer
- 949.661.7127
- Sitescapes, Inc.,
- Newport Beach, CA 1997-1998
- Job Captain, Designer
- 714.644.9370
Key Projects
- Christine London, Ltd.:
- Clients' confidentiality protected
- Nancy Goslee Power & Associates:
- The Boxenbaum Residence, Beverly Hills, CA
- The Beverly Hills Montage Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
- SWA:
- Jeffrey Road Recreational Corridor, Irvine, CA
- UCLA North Campus Redevelopment, Master Plan, Westwood, CA
- Quail Hill Community Park, Irvine, CA
- Quail Hill Fuel Modification Trail, Irvine, CA
- Pine Ridge Park, Irvine, CA
- Shady Canyon Trail Head, Irvine, CA
- River Islands Master Plan, Lathrop, CA
- EPT Design:
- Bonita Canyon Sports Park, Newport Beach, CA
- North Park Square Parks, Irvine, CA
- Villa Siena Apartment Community, Irvine, CA
- View Parks At Newport Coast, Newport Beach, CA
- Lake Forrest Drive Streetscapes, Irvine, CA
- Sitescapes, Inc.:
- Lewis Homes Models, Irvine, CA
Awards
- ASLA Merit Award: Pacifica Park, Northpark Square, (2003 EPT design)
- California Parks and Recreation Society Achievement Award/ Facilities Design: Bonita Canyon Sports Park, (2003 EPT design)
- Gold Nugget Merit Award- Best Apartment Project over 4 stories : Villa Siena, (2002 EPT design)
- LAF Internship, 1996
- LAF/ CLASS Scholarship, 1996
- LandCadd, Inc. National Scholarship, 1996
- LAF/ CLASS Scholarship, 1995
Skills
- Experienced in taking projects from Design Development to Construction Documents.
- Over 10 years of Project Management experience
- Proficient in planting design and knowledgeble of plant materials
- Computer Skills: AutoCAD , Vectorworks, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Web Design.
- Ability to coordinate, lead and problem solve
- Excellent written, communicative and presentational skills
- Sales, marketing and advertising
Accomplishments
- Coordinated and managed the efforts of four support staff, consultants for civil engineering, architecture, electrical engineering, and structural engineering in the production of 62 sheets of CD’s for Bonita Canyon Sports Park, a 32-acre community facility in Newport Beach, for The City of Newport Beach.
- Designed specialty paving, art elements and thematic planting plan for Northpark Square a master-planned community in Irvine.
- Initiated and conducted staff tours of downtown Los Angeles architecture and Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens.
Activities & Interests
- Travel: Austria, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Israel, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.
- Silent film, cinema, theatre, vintage posters, mid-century pottery & design, architecture, music, photography, advertising