--- title: "BaDesign — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/badesign-pfvwus-pf~126069984 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~126069984.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: BaDesign category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3d93a0270153401a_0397-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Oakland, California 94608, United States" latitude: 37.8365 longitude: -122.2804 phone: "(510) 444-2922" website: http://www.bafdf.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 73 last_updated: 2026-11-05 --- # BaDesign Original Houzz profile: [BaDesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/badesign-pfvwus-pf~126069984) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco Bay Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves BaDesign is a multi-disciplinary design studio. The studio's blend of furniture design, landscape architecture, product development, and in-house fabrication offers clients a unique design experience. Since 2003 BaDesign has been involved in a range of projects including art installations, mixed-use developments, residential landscapes, and restaurant designs. Rooted in a balance between classical design principals and a modern aesthetic, the studio's work is intended for those who appreciate elegant design solutions and fine craftsmanship. ### Services Provided - landscape design - furniture design + fabrication - architectural furnishings design + fabrication. ### Areas Served - San Francisco Bay Area ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BaDesign | | Address | Oakland, California 94608, United States | | Phone | (510) 444-2922 | | Website | http://www.bafdf.com | | Followers on Houzz | 73 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/badesignstudio - Blog — http://www.bafdf.com/blog/ ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BaDesign](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/badesign-pfvwus-pf~126069984) - **Website:** http://www.bafdf.com - **Phone:** (510) 444-2922 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Oakland Indie Greenie - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — moderntwist12, Nov. 2015** > We hired BA design for landscaping and for designing and building customized furniture pieces for our home. They were incredibly professional. The timeline in the project was slightly off, but that was due to the last minute changes we made. Workmanship and service that should be applauded. **★★★★★ — Maureen Kennedy, Aug. 2015** > We hired Jennifer of BA Designs to revamp our East Bay garden. It had been untended for several years before we bought the house. Jennifer did a fabulous job. She is a great listener, great communicator, and handles collaboration (with hardscape vendors, horticultural colleagues) well. The design work came in on time and on budget. Luckily we'd wanted to focus on drought-tolerant plants (mostly South African as it turned out), and our water use went down 60% after installation of the garden--just in time for the drought. > > The design itself is fabulous--it retained the best of the hardscape items we inherited, built a bit more as appropriate, and provides us both with a visual sense of abundance (to link up with our neighbor's roses-and-Mexican-sage lot next door) and with lots and lots of edibles through the year. Happy to respond to queries at kennedy@maureenkennedy.net. **★★★★★ — Celia Bakke, Aug. 2015** > BaDesign (Jennifer Ivanovich and Branden Adams) provides elegant, timeless designs and products of the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship. Both designers are professionally trained and experienced. Jennifer Ivanovich, Landscape Architect, designed and oversaw a redesign of my front and back yards. The entire project took about 1 ½ years from initial contact through completion of the installation by the landscape contractor. Her work is creative, unique to the setting, and meets her high standards as well as the aesthetic of the client. Her plans which include thumbnail photos of plants and materials are accurate, detailed renditions and works of art. > > Branden Adams designed and fabricated a refined steel and wood arbor of Port Orchard cedar and powdered coated steel and four Corten steel planter boxes of varying lengths and heights. He is an exceptional designer, craftsman and perfectionist whose work is visually and emotionally pleasing. > > I thoroughly enjoyed working with BaDesign and felt that it was a comfortable working relationship, professional and also extremely friendly. I had no hesitation about making contact any time during the project to ask questions and/or make suggestions. > > Timelines were met given the unexpected delays of any project and budget estimates were realistic. I am extremely pleased with the results which convey beauty and well-being. My friends and neighbors continue to comment on the wonderful design and choice of plants and materials. I highly recommend BaDesign to anyone who appreciates creatively, elegant contemporary design, and quality materials and craftsmanship. **★★★★★ — Elaine Uang, Aug. 2015** > Jennifer and Branden were wonderful designers and collaborators. We have a tiny parcel, but dreamed of a modern edible garden that could offer treats year round. Through a lot of design tricks, unique planting types (ie espaliers), careful material choices, and great custom planting accessories (trellises, planters, and lighting) we packed in 12 fruit trees, five kinds of berries, a grape wall and had plenty of planter space for seasonal veggies and herbs. There's not a season where the garden does not look great and produce well! **★★★★★ — elizbo, Sept. 2013** > BaDesign does amazing work--expert craftsmanship, great understanding of materials and details, excellent design. > I have two yellow shaker stools, and two palette tables. Branden Adams's furniture and architectural pieces are works of art, and form the centerpiece of each room. In addition, BaDesign created a custom sliding wall panel for our studio, and designed and built other elements for our home that are functional and exquisitely beautiful. > Exceptional quality, great experience, great product. **★★★★★ — Ian Moore Design, Sept. 2013** > I talked with BaDesign about teaming on a San Francisco residential landscape construction project. They provided me with exceptional design documentation and clear and honest business communications. As a former design consultant and current design/build company owner, I greatly appreciate working with other firms that provide clients and partners with a comprehensive services. BaDesign understands design, constructability, project delivery and communications. ## Selected projects - [Otoko](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/otoko-pj-vj~2109124) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Otoko Candles are designed in sets of (3), machined from solid metal stock and feature combinations of unique finishes. - [Lofts and Ladders](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lofts-and-ladders-pj-vj~144619) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - [2016 Decorator Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2016-decorator-showcase-pj-vj~1788235) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Drought Tolerant Edible Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drought-tolerant-edible-landscape-pj-vj~1335932) - Location: Ballico, CA - Photos: 6 - [Piedmont Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-courtyard-pj-vj~1331299) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A private courtyard in Piedmont, CA with various custom designed elements. - [Sliding wall panels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sliding-wall-panels-pj-vj~174436) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: To maintain the openness of this modern loft, we designed a series of sliding panels that create the door and fourth wall of this multi-functional room. The room serves as both a home office and guest room. The steel framed sliding panels allow for various configurations of the wall. Privacy, views and sunlight can be easily controlled. - [Shaker Stool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shaker-stool-pj-vj~143146) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: The Shaker Stool is a versatile indoor/ outdoor element. It functions as both a side table and a stool. It's steel construction and powder-coated finish provide superior durability. Various colors are available. Custom colors are possible. Please inquire. - [Snick coffee table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/snick-coffee-table-pj-vj~143837) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [PALLETform](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palletform-pj-vj~143204) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Modern Edibles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-edibles-pj-vj~139367) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Over 45 varieties of fruits and herbs–not including the abundance of seasonal vegetables filling the planter boxes–were incorporated into this 2600 sq.ft. lot in downtown Palo Alto in a distinctly modern style. Steel elements were all designed and fabricated in-house and include planter boxes, a living fence, steel scraper pavers, corten trash enclosure and gate, vine and berry trellising, post and path light fixtures and custom tomato cages and vegetable trellising. [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/badesign-pfvwus-pf~126069984) ## Ideabooks - [truman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102402603/list/truman) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/badesignstudio) ## Community Q&A **Q: Corten Planters** *(in Photo Questions)* Who did you have fabricate the boxes? Were they put together on site? A: We made the boxes in our shop and brought them to the site. They are all the same width but vary in the length and height. **Q: Corten/Weathering Steel Lights/Furniture** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I think what you guys do is awesome! I have been killing myself trying to find someone on the east coast to do some similar things for us. Are these lights custom or purchased? Can you help us make some for our house on the east coast? A: Sorry that I am seeing this so much later...Yes, those are custom lights. We could make some for you if you are still looking. Send us an e-mail at info@bafdf.com. **Q: What is the paint color on the shutters?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The paint color was chosen by the client. We don't have a record of it. **Q: How was the floor constructed? Its great looking and saves headroom!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This floor has two layers. One is 3" high structural steel "I" beams. The steel is exposed below. The second is the hardwood that serves as the walking surface. Overall floor thickness is 4". **Q: Trellis** *(in Photo Questions)* Where could one get or have a supporting trellis like this made? A: BaDesign is a design/ build studio. In addition to landscape design, we offer products and custom designed furniture and furnishings. We offer a steel espalier tree trellis as a kit. Please contact us if you are interested. **Q: Planters** *(in Photo Questions)* How tall are these raised beds? Is the metal safe for vegetable soil? A: The planters are about 20" tall. There is quite a bit of discussion on the web concerning the safety of using metals for edible planter beds. The consensus is that we're talking about iron and zinc (if using galvanized steel). Both of which are found naturally in soil. I would be more concerned about the plant seeds and/ or plant starts you use. More specifically: what is their origin, are they gmo or were chemicals used to cultivate them? I would ask similar questions concerning the soil you use with your edibles. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-05.*