--- title: "DDLA Design Landscape Architecture — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ddla-design-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1385883590 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1385883590.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DDLA Design Landscape Architecture" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c1339a5a065caf61_4790-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "13901 Midway Road, Suite 102-343, Dallas, Texas 75244, United States" latitude: 32.9322 longitude: -96.8353 phone: "(214) 600-1415" website: http://www.ddladesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 115 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # DDLA Design Landscape Architecture Original Houzz profile: [DDLA Design Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ddla-design-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1385883590) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Dallas, TX - **Serves:** Dallas, Austin, Plano, Irving, Carrollton, Allen, Oak Lawn, North Dallas, Farmers Branch, University Park, Addison, Highland Park, Westover Hills, Preston Hollow - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end DDLA Design is a Landscape Architecture studio focused on the exceptional design and construction of modern residential gardens and outdoor living areas for luxury homes. Based in Dallas, Texas, our staff has extensive experience in the design of many luxury homes in some of the most exclusive neighborhoods. Our staff focuses on working directly with clients, Architects and builders to create unique and inventive design solutions that focus on progressive and modern design styles that blend the architecture and the landscape together to fit the lifestyle of each individual client and their family. Give Lance Dickinson a call at 214.600.1415 to find out more about how we can help you realize the vision and potential of your property. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Gazebo Design & Construction - Outdoor Lighting Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Organic Gardens - Rooftop Deck Installation - Green Roofing - Swimming Pool Construction - Landscape Construction - Arbor Design and Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Putting Greens - Deck Building - Landscape Architectural Services - Landscape Lighting Installation - Masonry - Planting - Retaining Wall Construction ### Areas Served - Dallas - Austin - Plano - Irving - Carrollton - Allen - Oak Lawn - North Dallas - Farmers Branch - University Park - Addison - Highland Park - Westover Hills - Preston Hollow ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 1,000,000+ Each project and site is a little different and every client has their own expectations and budget. Instead of guesstimating pricing, we strive to work with our clients to identify and evaluate each project to help achieve exceptional results and get maximum value. If you are serious about getting the most our of your project and budget, give us a call. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DDLA Design Landscape Architecture | | Address | 13901 Midway Road, Suite 102-343, Dallas, Texas 75244, United States | | Phone | (214) 600-1415 | | Website | http://www.ddladesign.com | | License Number | 2251 | | Followers on Houzz | 115 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ddladesign - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/ddladesign/?hl=en - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancedickinson1 - Blog — http://www.ddladesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DDLA Design Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ddla-design-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1385883590) - **Website:** http://www.ddladesign.com - **Phone:** (214) 600-1415 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASLA, - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jesus Ramirez, Aug. 2026** > Outstanding design work. The attention to detail, creativity, and ability to transform ideas into a polished final product were truly impressive. Every aspect of the project was handled with professionalism, and the end result was even better than expected. I would gladly work with this designer again. **★★★★★ — pwecke, Dec. 2021** > Lance is incredibly talented. His landscape design is unique, well thought out and stunning. He has very cutting edge software that can show the design in a 3D setting so that you have a very good idea what the project will look like. I highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Signature Illumination Designs, Sept. 2021** > DDLA is always a pleasure to work with on projects. Lance and his team are expert landscape designers, creating unique and inventive designs for all their clients. We are always excited to create a lighting plan to complement their landscape designs. **★★★★★ — jsteinmetz18, June 2021** > Lance is extremely talented, responsive and fairly priced. Rarely do you find anyone today that takes as much pride in their work as DDLA. > Would highly recommend him to anyone. > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ > -Steinmetz Family **★★★★★ — Elan Sasso, Aug. 2020** > DDLA is incredible. They are far and away the most professional and knowledgable landscape team we have ever worked with. They have excellent designs and ideas, and are quick to make any changes. They provided options at all price points, and offered expert opinions as to what would look best but did not put any pressure on us. It is obvious their only goal is to make sure the homeowner is happy with the result. They have tremendous pride in their work and are quick to fix any issues, plus they are also fun, friendly, and easy to work with! **★★★★★ — Scott Bagley, Aug. 2020** > We had an opportunity to work with Lance and DDLA on two occasions. Once when designing a new landscape for a home we were building and again when we moved and needed to rework the existing hardscape and landscape. In both cases Lance brought great design ideas to the project and helped us stay within budget when evaluating different design elements and materials. He made introductions to multiple high quality contractors to do the installation and maintained close communication with them to ensure that our vision was achieved on time and to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Lance and DDLA. **★★★★★ — Lauren Thomason, Aug. 2020** > DDLA did a fantastic job with our landscape architecture! Lance was attentive and was terrific at implementing our requests and design aesthetic. We are so happy with the finished product! **★★★★★ — Scott Walker, Aug. 2020** > Lance Dickinson was our contact at DDLA for the landscape design on our new home. Lance was great to work with and did a really great job for us. He had a lot of great ideas but was also very good at incorporating and listening to things that we wanted. We had several items that we added such as a pool and awning that were not part of the original design before we bought the house. Lance came up with the design for these ideas and helped to make them fit into our overall project. I would highly recommend using DDLA and Lance to anyone looking for a Landscape Architect. **★★★★★ — Tom Davis, Dec. 2018** > We interviewed several landscape architects for the construction of our custom home in North Dallas. DDLA (Lance Dickinson) won our business "hands down" ! Since were were trying to achieve a landscape that complimented the architectural style of the house (transitional/contemporary) and control the drainage of the lot, it was important to have a partner that was a good listener in addition to contributing creative ideas to our vision. From the first meeting it was evident we had chosen the right person. > > We provided Lance lots of photos from other projects, plants, and design features we liked. Within a few weeks he presented a detailed landscaping plan that had amazingly incorporated our ideas and his many suggestions. From that original plan we made only minor changes to the final product. He also prepared a computer model of our house with exterior and interior views of the landscape plan in both day and night--really helpful to visualize the landscape in conjunction with the house. > > Lance has a great eye for scale and design but his strongest skills are listening to the clients desires. **★★★★★ — VWA Group, Dec. 2018** > My husband and I worked with Lance on a complete renovation of our backyard and patio area. He was wonderful to work with and his design talent is incredible. His use of 3D renderings allowed us to see the end result before we started construction. He recommended professional and equally talented team members to work on all aspects of the project. Lance also helped us work on the budget so the most important dollars were spent where they would have the most impact. I can't say enough about his creative skills and professionalism. We love our backyard! **★★★★★ — Majestic Outdoor Lighting, Dec. 2018** > Lance is one of the best landscape architects I have ever worked with. His design skills are on point and he also works very well with his clients and other contractors. I highly recommend hiring him for any of your landscape and outdoor living projects! **★★★★★ — Michael’s Howe, Nov. 2018** > Our experience with Lance Dickinson of DDLA Design met every expectation we had for our project. From the thorough initial consultation, through the CAD design and the oversight during construction and then the final decorative consult, all aspects of the project met and exceeded our dreams. Lance had initially designed and perfectly implemented the landscape of our front yard and he then exceeded what we desired in our backyard project. He utilized every available inch of space in a manner that gave the finished project a look that has garnered innumerable compliments. We were beyond pleased and would highly recommend Lance for any landscape architectural design project. ## Selected projects - [CHAPEL HILL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapel-hill-pj-vj~7668398) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 50 - [ST. JOHNS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-johns-pj-vj~7668408) - Location: Highland Park, TX - Photos: 29 - Description: Luxury modern residence in the prestigious Highland Park neighborhood. This project features elegant water features, outdoor living areas and accent landscape lighting to blend the inside with the outside spaces. - [CELINA RANCH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/celina-ranch-pj-vj~6405113) - Location: Celina, TX - Photos: 22 - Description: A modern luxury pool and outdoor living area addition to an expansive ranch property located in Celina, TX just a few minutes north of Dallas. This project created a large, infinity edge pool to enhance the dramatic views from the house to the rest of the ranch property. Details included are a glass tile infinity edge, perimeter overflow pool, concrete and ipe wood deck, raised overflow spa, fire pit seating area all enhanced by the addition of mature trees and native plantings. - [MEADOWOOD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadowood-pj-vj~6808808) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: Completed by DDLA Design in 2021, this exquisite Preston Hollow property with a modern architectural style, was updated with a new luxury pool, concrete retaining wall, outdoor living and expansive landscaping. The property features details such as snap-tie concrete retaining wall, concrete step pads, native landscaping, tank head fire pit area, stone steps, dry stream bed, shade plantings and landscape lighting. - [CARUTH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/caruth-pj-vj~6799243) - Location: University Park, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: This modern home features clean lines and elegant mixture of modern materials to provide various outdoor living spaces for the homeowners. The front yard has large, concrete step pads that lead to the front door with a modern, corten fountain feature and a front yard fire pit seating area. The side yard provide a private pool courtyard visible from all rooms on the interior and with a water wall feature that provide ambient noise from the neighborhood. - [GILLON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gillon-pj-vj~6060942) - Location: Highland Park, TX - Photos: 22 - Description: This new residence was completed in 2019 features a modern style, luxury pool & spa along with an inviting outdoor living area. The front walk is enhanced by specimen globe boxwoods and lush landscaping along with a front porch seating area. The rear patio is covered by a louvered shade structure over an inviting outdoor living, kitchen and dining area. The pool and spa feature a modern look and fountain feature wall. The rear lawn is open to provide a play area for the kids and pets along with… - [BELCLAIRE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belclaire-pj-vj~6417099) - Location: Highland Park, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: Completed in 2020, this modern transitional design creates an exceptionally clean style and look while providing the owners a sophisticated outdoor living and pool area that is kid friendly. Working to maximize the yard for the kids to play, we kept the pool closer to the house which helped serve the views from the covered porch and interior windows. The pool features a small tanning ledge, spa and vertical water wall feature at the end with perimeter LED lighting. Adjacent to the pool is a cust… - [TURTLE CREEK MODERN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/turtle-creek-modern-pj-vj~6799241) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [HARRYS LANE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harrys-lane-pj-vj~6344894) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 17 - [PEMBERTON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pemberton-pj-vj~4966784) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 26 - Description: This new transitional modern style residence in Dallas, features an understated and simplistic landscape design including a new concrete driveway with inlay LED lighting, corten steel planters and native, low maintenance plant selections. The rear garden provides perimeter privacy along with a wall fountain feature that can be seen throughout the interior of the main floor. - [NORWOOD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norwood-pj-vj~5735716) - Location: Frisco, TX - Photos: 40 - [BEVERLY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beverly-pj-vj~5887402) - Location: Plano, TX - Photos: 8 - [MAPLEWOOD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maplewood-pj-vj~5882022) - Location: Highland Park, TX - Photos: 32 - Description: Completed in late 2019, this new residence features and elegant and understated landscape design to fit well with the transitional and modern aspects of the house. Major design elements and aspects included are simplified plantings, stone walkways, custom lanterns, brick privacy wall, swimming pool garden, outdoor seating, play area, synthetic lawn, privacy screening, decorative planters, sport court, decorative driveway and porte cochere. The residence creates a balance between clean design lin… - [LUPTON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lupton-pj-vj~4731352) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: This modern residence provides a clean, understated landscape design with modern landscape plantings to reflect the architectural style. Front motor court has stone walls and driveway gates opening to a spacious front motor court for guest and family parking. The rear garden provide a low maintenance garden with an inviting luxury pool, spa and outdoor fire pit with built-in seating bench for entertaining and enjoying the cool fall evenings. - [POTOMAC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potomac-pj-vj~6301916) - Location: Highland Park, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: Completed in 2019, this old school Tudor style home underwent a refreshing update to create a clean transitional style residence and completely new presence on the street. The previous front yard was tight and over planted and offered no parking for the owner or guests. The owner asked DDLA Design to create an all new front entry to provide a more welcoming entry experience with new parking areas. To do this, we introduced a low stone retaining wall in the front yard to create a defined, circula… - [NORTHAVEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northaven-pj-vj~6538819) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - Description: Completed in 2020, this impressive luxury estate was went through a complete renovation of the house and the entire property and gardens. This expansive estate creates a private oasis and retreat in the middle of Dallas. The estate includes a private lake with fountain features and stocked with fish, impressive entry gates, an expansive new driveway and front motor court arrival area, grand steps, stone retaining walls and a meandering path that wraps around the lake and offers a wonderful walki… - [WINDSOR PARKWAY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windsor-parkway-pj-vj~4967321) - Location: University Park, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: Located in University Park, Texas, this residence provided a dramatic pool and garden renovation creating a transitional outdoor space with clean lines and sophisticated design details. The project included a pool renovation adding new tile and fountain jets, along with formalized landscape plantings around the perimeter and new concrete step pads for outdoor seating & entertainment. The rear garden terminates with a decorative wall fountain feature with brick detailing to match the house. The p… - [ROCKBROOK](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockbrook-pj-vj~6808816) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 16 - [LAKEWOOD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakewood-pj-vj~2786871) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 10 - [SUNNYLAND](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyland-pj-vj~2786809) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 22 - Description: Completed in 2017, this updated renovation and modern residence in the Lakewood neighborhood outside Dallas, Texas. To match the clean lines and look of the house architecture, the project features a new family-friendly backyard with a new swimming pool, fountain feature, spa, outdoor kitchen, concrete step pads, terrace and simple, low-maintenance plantings to create a fun space for entertaining family and friends. [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ddla-design-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1385883590) ## Ideabooks - [infinity edge pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57545716/list/infinity-edge-pools) — 11 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ddladesigndallas) ## Community Q&A **Q: Louvered Shade Structure** *(in Photo Questions)* I’ve not seen it installed this way into and over the side of roof. I need to do something similar so excited to see you did it. Do you have the name of contractor who installed? I’m in Houston. A: this product is called equinox louvered roof. here is a link to the conractor who installed it for us. thanks. https://www.louveredroofdfw.com/ **Q: amazing design and love the use of steel and bamboo** *(in Photo Questions)* How do you keep the bamboo from spreading out of control? A: thank you. this was a great client and project. to contain the bamboo, we built raised steel planters with root barrier below grade to help contain the spread of the bamboo. thanks. **Q: Pool Deck?** *(in Photo Questions)* What was the material you used around the pool for the deck. A: we used as 24"x24" gray porcelain material for the pool deck and step stones. thanks. **Q: What shrub is between the couch and fence?** *(in Photo Questions)* What shrub is between the couch and fence? A: these are oakleaf hollies. thanks. **Q: Tree type in front of fence?** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of tree was used in front of the fence? A: these are savannah holly trees. thanks. **Q: Who is the manufacturer of the fire pit? I love it!** *(in Photo Questions)* Very interested in this product, thanks! A: the fire pit on this project was from solusdecor.com. thanks. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*