Site Design
Comprehensive site planning, vehicular access, grading alignment, and master property zoning for optimal orientation.
Concept-Driven Site Design for Utah Residential Properties
Site design is the critical foundation that determines how a home or estate sits within its parcel. Drawing on over two decades of international master planning, TBU International unlocks the highest potential of each acre, contour, and hillside.
What Our Site Design Scope Includes:
- Slope, elevation, and parcel boundary analysis
- Driveway alignment, motor court, and parking layouts
- Grading and retaining concept schemes
- Stormwater drainage and civil coordination strategies
- Pedestrian paths, service access, and utility concealment
What Is Site Design?
At TBU International, site design is not treated as a disconnected checklist of finishes. It is the holistic conceptual blueprint that resolves how spaces look, function, and endure in Utah's specific climate and terrain.
Spatial Concept & Form
Balancing structural proportions and view orientation.
Material Integrity & Details
Selecting natural stone, woods, and metals suited for Utah.
Microclimate Alignment
Accounting for canyon wind, solar shade, and seasonal snow.
When Is Site Design Necessary?
A homeowner or property developer requires professional site design when acquiring raw land, planning a custom residence, resolving difficult hillside slopes, or seeking to transform underutilized acreage into an architectural sanctuary.
New Parcel Development
Preventing costly grading or solar orientation errors before building.
Substantial Renovation
Modernizing older residential estates to incorporate modern outdoor flow.
Slope & Topography Challenges
Managing steep Wasatch foothill grades with tiered retaining elegance.
What Is Required for Site Design?
Executing site design demands thorough site verification, boundary surveys, architectural programming, and collaborative dialogue with Norman Harris to establish your aesthetic priorities and budget parameters.
Property Topography & Survey
Accurate property boundaries, contours, easements, and utility paths.
Design Intent Documentation
Drafted scale drawings, material schedules, and architectural specifications.
Builder & Engineering Alignment
Direct collaboration with general contractors to maintain design fidelity.
Our Site Design Process
Topographical Evaluation
Reviewing parcel boundaries, utility easements, natural slope lines, and geotechnical data.
Zoning & Access Layout
Establishing entry points, view axes, and structural pads for optimal solar and scenery orientation.
Grading & Drainage Strategy
Integrating retaining solutions, terracing, and stormwater flow seamlessly into the landscape.
Master Site Plan Finalization
Delivering scaled site design blueprints ready for municipal approvals and builder execution.
Why Choose TBU International for Site Design
1. Over 24 Years of Proven Practice: Founded in Hawaii in Feb 2002 by Norman Harris, who led international hospitality design teams before focusing on Utah residential architecture.
2. Seamless Integration: Unlike specialized-only firms, we never design your site design in a vacuum. We coordinate structure, grading, and outdoor living as one harmonious entity.
3. 'Good Design Is Neither a Product of Cost or Size': We maximize the spatial and visual potential of your budget without superfluous expenses.
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Landscape Design
Bespoke residential & estate landscape architecture harmonized with Utah's natural terrain, climate, and architecture.
Architectural Design
Thoughtful residential architectural concepts, custom estate planning, and seamless spatial flow tailored to modern living.
Outdoor Design
Luxury outdoor living spaces, kitchens, fire features, shade pergolas, and serene courtyards that extend your home outdoors.
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