G Brown Design

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G Brown Design, Inc. is an award-winning Site and Landscape Architectural firm serving clients throughout the United States. GBD, Inc. provides a full range of Site and Landscape Architectural services. As Site Architects our expertise lies in master planning and development of exterior spaces as they relate to landscape, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, functionality, spatial organization, wayfinding, aesthetics, sustainable design, drought tolerant design, permaculture, and general site requirements. Structures, infrastructure, and landforms all play essential roles in site development, and require a practiced overview that takes into account the landscape issues of planning, implementation, and maintenance as the site and landscape mature.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Artificial Living Walls, Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Outdoor Entertaining Space Design, Landscape Architecture, Irrigation Design, Sustainable Design, Modern Design, Custom Fence Design, Commercial & Residential, Pergola Design, Arbor Design, Permaculture, Fencing & Gate Design, Adaptive Design, Custom Water Feature Design, Gazebo Design, Pond Design, Playground Design, Sport Court Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping Design, Hardscaping Design, Pool Landscaping Design, Edible Garden Design, 3D Modeling/ Rendering, Custom Dock Design, Site Master Planning, Planting Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Tree House Design, Play House Design, Natural Play, Raised Planter Design, Xeriscape Design, Water Efficient Design, Native Planting Design

Areas Served

Canyon Rim, Centerfield, Cottonwood Heights, East Millcreek, Holladay, Millcreek, Mount Olympus, Murray, Oquirrh, Riverton, SLC, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City, Willard, Bountiful, Clearfield, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, Lehi, American Fork, Orem, Moab, Provo, Park City, Heber City, Mapleton, Ogden, St. George, Cedar City, Midway, Kamas, Oakley, Coalville, Alpine, Eden, Draper City, Logan, Garden City, woodland, Herrimann, Saratoga Springs, Davis County, Cache County, Utah County

Awards

Salt Lake Parade of Homes Best Landscaping 2015, Salt Lake Parade of Homes Best Landcape 2016, Utah ASLA Award for Excellence 2015, Utah ASLA Honor Award 2011, 2015, Numerous Merit ASLA Awards

31 Projects

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High Mountain Residence Lot #38

Park City, UT

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Big Cottonwood Canyon Residence

Soldier Hollow Residence

This is an example of a mid-sized backyard waterfall in Salt Lake City.

Adonis Dr. Residence

Millcreek, UT

Salt Lake City Residence

Salt Lake City, UT

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Business Details

Business Name

G Brown Design

Phone Number

(801) 701-2086

Website

www.gbrowndesign.com

Address

678 E Vine St Unit 10
Murray, UT 84107

Typical Job Cost

$4,000 - $1,000000

Design fees vary greatly depending on programming elements, schedule, delivery method, breadth of services, construction period observation involvement, etc. Please contact us and we would be happy to talk with you and provide you a quote that fits your project budget.

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7456909-5301

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Featured Review

HU-387526466

the great design they did for us. They handled the bidding for us, and we ended up with a good fit for our project at around the cost they estimated. We're very glad we kept them on to handle construction management for us, as they were indispensableRead Full Review

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28 Reviews for G Brown Design

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4.9|28 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

4.8

Value

4.8

Kamar

Mike provided us with excellent site and landscape design services for our new residence in Midway. His site visits were very extremely helpful and beneficial.

January 1, 2024

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thank you Kamar, we appreciate the review and look forward to seeing your project once the final touches are made.

ycontreras

Design was beautiful. Mike was responsive to design changes that we wanted and the end results were exactly what we wanted.

December 15, 2023

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thanks for the great review and we are happy to hear the design met your expectations.

Troy

we have 2 apartment buildings next door to each other and we wanted to bring a cohesive landscape vision across both properties. G Brown did an excellent job from start to finish. One of our interests was using native and water wise plants while also utilizing shade trees and other evergreen elements to provide privacy. G Brown was interested in our goals and targets for the property and met our needs exactly. Their team also provided a complete landscape design for a single family home, new construction, we plan to build that one this year and look forward to seeing the design after it's planted.. We will choose them again for future projects.

February 16, 2023Last modified:February 16, 2023

Comment from G Brown Design:

Troy, thanks so much for the great review. I look forward to seeing your personal home landscape design become a built reality.

Ken Leetham

G. Brown (Mike Wonenburg) and the team did a wonderful job on our backyard renovation plans. We had a small area to repurpose while at the same time trying to resolve some fairly serious drainage and flooding problems. They were very innovative in their ideas and though we have yet to finish them all, they did a terrific job with the overall design. We got some great ideas from it and it was really worth the cost. We used their plan when talking to contractors and it was helpful to have such a thorough and complete design to show to potential contractors. I would recommend G. Brown for any residential work. They are terrific!

January 23, 2023

Scott Fisk

We worked with Mike from G Brown Design on a residential landscape master plan. They did a great job addressing all of our desires and went above and beyond drafting up the plans. Our master plan included waterwise plantings, an updated deck, entertainment areas, and the placement of an ADU. We were very happy with how all these desired features were added to the plan. We are currently using our master plan designed by G Brown and Mike to implement the changes to our yard incrementally. It is great to have the plans to reference whenever we are looking at major yard projects and we appreciate the level of detail included in the master plan. If others are looking for help on creating a vision for their outdoor space I would definitely recommend Mike and G Brown Design.

January 3, 2023

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thanks Scott for the great review. I hope the implementation of the design goes well.

Sean Snow

We purchased a 1 acre lot in Draper and didn't even know where to begin. Thank goodness we were referred to G. Brown Design. They took us from a blank canvass to a beautiful design that was so much more than we could have hoped for. We also worked with the best representative from the company as shown by her name :) Liz Best is our new favorite landscape designer and the only person we'll work with in the future. She was so creative, attentive to our needs and requests and couldn't have been better to work with. If you ever have questions feel free to contact me for more information because you can't go wrong going with this firm.

March 22, 2021

Comment from G Brown Design:

Sean, thank you for your kind words! I truly enjoyed working with you both and cannot wait to see your dream property come to life!

Terry Buckner

We couldn't be more pleased with the work of G Brown Design group. Upon visiting our new construction site, they went right to work and captured the beauty of our property. They know we have a deer problem and worked to find unique plants that - while not fool proof- have the best chance of maintaining themselves despite the deer. They have created spaces that enhance the structure of our home and also capture the views. Mike Wonenberg but together a masterful design that will enhance the beauty of our new home for years to come.

December 21, 2020

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thanks Terry for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you and Highland Group. I look forward to seeing the project once the plants fill in a bit.

HU-387526466

We used G Brown Design for a yard "remodel" project from design through construction management, working mostly with Andrew. They were very responsive to our ideas--including investigating products we had learned about from our own investigations--yet willing to alert us to possible problems and drawbacks. And they didn't seem to tire of our questions and adjustments to the great design they did for us. They handled the bidding for us, and we ended up with a good fit for our project at around the cost they estimated. We're very glad we kept them on to handle construction management for us, as they were indispensable in deciding how to adjust to the inevitable issues that arose during the project. They were willing to show up to the site on short notice to address problems and finalize placement, and worked both with the contractor and suppliers when necessary to ensure the project continued to move forward when it might have otherwise stalled. We highly recommend G Brown Design.

December 5, 2020

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thank you for the excellent review! This was a great project to be a part of, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you from design through construction management. We look forward to future phases in the back yard!

Denise Adkins McCall

Liz Best of G Brown Design was professional and responsive. She understood our vision and drew up the plans to our liking. She was great with helping us find the perfect contractor to execute our dream yard as well! We highly recommend Liz and G Brown Design!!

November 30, 2020

J Krejci

Very good design services for our new home build. We love our yard now. They were responsive to our thinking and also educated us about which plants/trees would best achieve our goals.

March 3, 2020

Comment from G Brown Design:

Jim,

Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to swinging by this summer to take a look once the plants have filled out.

Derrick Porter

Excellent work and above and beyond service! Andrew specifically was a huge help and delivered on-time quality work. Would highly recommend.

January 24, 2020

Comment from G Brown Design:

Derrick, thank you for the great review, and the opportunity to design such a fun and beautiful yard.

Studio Blue Design

I'm an architect and have worked with G Brown Design on several high-end residential projects. Besides their excellent design capabilities, they are professional, work within budgets and meet deadlines. We've worked on several complicated sites and their knowledge and abilities help to integrate the house beautifully with the landscape and pull everything together smoothly. My clients have been very happy with their designs which makes me look good! I very much enjoy working with them and will definitely include them on future projects.

November 19, 2019Last modified:November 19, 2019

Elyse Allen

My experience with Mike Wonnenberg began 2 years ago when we were introduced by our architect. We began our conversation about the property and what our goals were. I imagined a very contemporary design, very geometric in its relation to the house. We went on to discuss in detail plants, ie; trees, shrubs, etc. Mike listened and offered his thoughts. We soon were emailing and having phone conversations to discuss further details of the proposed plans.. I believe, that Mike connected with us because he listened and offered alternatives to every part of the process. He always was available to discuss situations that came up with the building process. We all worked together to create what we have imagined to be an amazing landscape plan for our property, We are aware it is a work in progress, that has just begun. he is available to run things by him as we institute 'the plan'.

November 14, 2019

HU-579057774

GBrown took in our project and really helped us with the vision of our property. They communicated clearly and gave us a couple of great designs to pick from. We’d recommend them and use them again.

November 12, 2019

Jack Hepworth

I have been a residential real estate developer for 30 years and have acquired, entitled, and developed over 17,000 lots during my career. For my personal residence, I chose G. Brown Design as my landscape architect of choice. They worked with my wife and I to create a rear yard environment that was within the parameters we set in collaboration with G Brown. Our plans were detailed in every way and told the story in order for us to get our Master HOA approval with no comments. G. Brown Design plan details saved us money with the landscape contractor with chose to do the installation. We had G. Brown walk our landscaper during construction to insure the plans were being implemented as designed. My wife and I could not have been more satisfied with our experience with G. Brown Design. We highly recommend G. Brown Design to be your landscape architect.

August 14, 2019

Comment from G Brown Design:

Jack, thank you for the excellent review, and for allowing us to be involved in the project from initial design through construction. It was a pleasure to help you and Marjorie develop a back yard that you love and enjoy.

Kavita Willesen

Designed a xeriscape yard They listened to my needs and the design was better than expected. They also did a planting plan and suggested plants that we would not have considered

December 22, 2018

Comment from G Brown Design:

It was a pleasure working with you Kavita! We can't wait to see the final project come together.

Brian R

We moved into a home with an already established yard, and we just weren't happy with it. Joseph walked through our yard with us and spent some time asking us questions to get to know us better and to understand what we wanted out of the yard. We were thrilled with the designs they put together for us!

December 17, 2018

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thanks for the great review Brian. It was great to work with you. We're excited to see the project come together.

Deb Boede

Great plan all went smoothly. I do have some issue with plant selection for my location but next year will tell. Hard scape design was flawless. Was really able to connect to how it would look.

December 13, 2018

Comment from G Brown Design:

Hi Deb, thanks for the review and feedback. We will plan on checking in with you next spring or summer and see if you are still having issues with the plants selected.

Best regards,

Mike

liz_n_jenkins

My husband and I have used Mike at G Brown for two different residential landscape designs. Each time he has delivered a beautiful and functional landscaping plan increased the curb appeal and property value of our homes. The plans were professional and detailed - we didn’t have to make any adjustment for city coding or the landscape contractors. Mike sat down with us both times to discuss what our goals were for the property, our personal style and preferences, and our budget. He has a broad knowledge of the work and products that can be used and he has great style. We would recommend Mike to anyone and will use him again in future projects.

December 12, 2018

Comment from G Brown Design:

Thanks Liz for the great review. It is always a pleasure to work with you.

Heather Averett

Mike with G.Brown Design came by for a consultation on my yard. He was prompt, full of great ideas, and considerate of my concerns. He gave me some sketches which helped me immensely as I don't speak "landscape" very well. I would definitely recommend G Brown Design for your landscape needs.

May 21, 2018

Comment from G Brown Design:

Hi Heather,

Thank you for the great review! We greatly appreciate your business.

Julie H.

Ask for Andrew! He was super awesome in getting us designs for our whole yard and was very accommodating to our wants and needs. It did take awhile to get designs, but regardless I feel like it was very much worth it. He always responded to us within a day if we had questions or concerns. It was also helpful to have him go through the whole design the process and finding a contractor that fit our budget. Highly recommend them for any landscaping projects, we've gotten so many compliments on yard from start to finish and we are happy wit the results!

May 8, 2018Last modified:May 8, 2018

Ilene Abbinanti

I couldn't be happier with the master plan of our residential landscape. GBD continues to earn top awards for their work and holds themselves to the highest standards of professionalism, creativity and customer service. Andrew was superior to work with! My husband and I had many requirements and concerns for our yard but needed the flexibility to implement the plan over time. He not only listened to our needs but had exciting ideas to incorporate as well. Andrew used his expertise in creating unique spaces throughout the yard to give us functionality and beauty to look forward to. I can't say enough good about Andrew and GBD. I highly recommend them.

March 24, 2018

Cameo Homes Inc.

As a Premier Luxury Utah home builder specializing in Luxury Homes & Estates we have had the opportunity to work with several landscape designers and architects. We would rate our experience with G Brown Design second to none for the professional manner in which they conduct business, They have always worked in a timely manner to provide designs to keep projects moving forward. The are always willing to listen to every conversation to keep the clients best interest at hand and deliver a design that meets all expectations and budget. Very exceptional in the small details and willingness to work well as part of the team. We value G Brown Design and the service they provide to many of our clients we build for throughout Park City.

October 9, 2017

Dani

I worked with G Brown Design on a custom home near Park City, Utah. As an architect, I especially appreciated their ability to complement the aesthetics of the architecture with their design; their sensitivity to the beautiful natural landscape transitioned beautifully into the more "manicured" areas near the home. They incorporated natural play elements in the existing groves of trees and really brought the beauty of the existing site to life with their design. Highly recommended!

March 29, 2017

kyle krogen

Good work. Listened to my input. Incorporated my changes through a couple of iterations, without asking for more $. Friendly. Willing to make a couple of trips to my home. Gave recommendations for nurseries and landscape contractors. Would recommend without any hesitations.

October 23, 2016

Brady Loveland

G Brown Design was a pleasure to work with. They did fantastic architectural work, had great communication, and the end product turned out very nicely. I would highly recommend them to anyone else that is looking for a landscaping architect.

January 21, 2016

David Ross Scheer, Architect

Mike Wonenberg at G. Brown Design designed the landscaping for our back yard in 2011. He worked with my wife and me to come up with a design that works beautifully on our property. Four years later, the plants are mature and it's a joy to look at and be in every day.

August 25, 2015

sterling_jenkins

Top notch landscape design. They looked at our outdated yard the same way an artist sees a palatte. It was ultimately transformed into the best yard in our neighborhood. They considered everything from how it would fit in the neighborhood, to maintenance, to plants that would thrive in the climate and position around the house. What resulted is a simple, unique, but beautiful design. We've received many compliments. They are also friendly and easy to work with. Years later I still call them for advice.

August 19, 2015Last modified:August 19, 2015

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How is G Brown Design rated?

G Brown Design is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5

What services does G Brown Design provide?

G Brown Design provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Artificial Living Walls, Custom Bocce Ball Courts, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Outdoor Entertaining Space Design, Landscape Architecture, Irrigation Design, Sustainable Design, Modern Design, Custom Fence Design, Commercial & Residential, Pergola Design, Arbor Design, Permaculture, Fencing & Gate Design, Adaptive Design, Custom Water Feature Design, Gazebo Design, Pond Design, Playground Design, Sport Court Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping Design, Hardscaping Design, Pool Landscaping Design, Edible Garden Design, 3D Modeling/ Rendering, Custom Dock Design, Site Master Planning, Planting Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Tree House Design, Play House Design, Natural Play, Raised Planter Design, Xeriscape Design, Water Efficient Design, Native Planting Design

Where does G Brown Design provide services?

G Brown Design provides services in the following areas: Canyon Rim, Centerfield, Cottonwood Heights, East Millcreek, Holladay, Millcreek, Mount Olympus, Murray, Oquirrh, Riverton, SLC, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City, Willard, Bountiful, Clearfield, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, Lehi, American Fork, Orem, Moab, Provo, Park City, Heber City, Mapleton, Ogden, St. George, Cedar City, Midway, Kamas, Oakley, Coalville, Alpine, Eden, Draper City, Logan, Garden City, woodland, Herrimann, Saratoga Springs, Davis County, Cache County, Utah County

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