--- title: "Upscape Landscape Architecture — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/upscape-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~221158101 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~221158101.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Upscape Landscape Architecture" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/32a3129807118896_2801-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Rafael, California 94901, United States" phone: "(415) 802-0535" website: https://upscapeinc.net/ rating: 5 review_count: 11 years_in_business: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Upscape Landscape Architecture > Industry Leading Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers in CA Original Houzz profile: [Upscape Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/upscape-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~221158101) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** San Rafael, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Sunnyvale, Berkeley, Napa, Alameda, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2026), for Service, Innovator. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Pro Certified - Builder - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work - 10 years in business - Responds Quickly - Provides 3D Visualization - Houzz Pro Certified ### Business highlights - 10 years in business - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work - Houzz Pro Certified - Provides 3D Visualization - Responds Quickly Upscape is a Bay Area–based, licensed landscape architecture and QWEL-certified design studio dedicated to bringing joy and soul to outdoor spaces. From concept to construction, we guide your project with professional insight and trusted partnerships, ensuring clarity, care, and precision at every step. Our work blends a colorful, minimalist aesthetic with thoughtful design to create timeless, year-round landscapes that reflect how you live and what you value most. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Swimming Pool Design - 3D Rendering ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Sunnyvale - Berkeley - Napa - Alameda - Palo Alto - Cupertino - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Mill Valley - Larkspur - Tiburon - Kentfield - Sausalito ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Upscape Landscape Architecture | | Address | San Rafael, California 94901, United States | | Phone | (415) 802-0535 | | Website | https://upscapeinc.net/ | | License Number | LA7157 | | Years in business | 10 | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/upscapeinc?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm\_source=qr ## Offers Unlock Your Free Quote Today! _Send Us A Message!_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Upscape Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/upscape-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~221158101) - **Website:** https://upscapeinc.net/ - **Phone:** (415) 802-0535 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Landscape Architect - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2026), for Service, Innovator. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Otis Ryder, Oct. 2024** > Henry is hands down the best landscape designer I've ever worked with. Personally, what truly sets him apart for me are the stunning, full-color drawings he creates. These detailed illustrations, generated by his advanced software, not only show the garden through all its seasonal phases, but also highlight the sun’s path and the resulting shadows. It’s like getting a glimpse of your future garden in every season! Each plant’s location is carefully annotated, so you can visualize the layout and how everything will bloom. The booklet he provided me was an impressive 15 pages long, packed with valuable information. **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Otis, thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I'm truly honored by your kind words. It means a lot to hear that the full-color drawings, seasonal illustrations, and detailed annotations helped bring your garden vision to life. I always aim to provide an immersive and informative design experience, and I'm delighted that the booklet and the overall process exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is my top priority, and I look forward to collaborating with you on future projects! ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Antonella Schaub, June 2025** > Henry was very responsive to our requests and flexible with any changes we needed. He actively listened to our ideas, offered thoughtful feedback, and made helpful suggestions regarding our design and plant selection. He provided a detailed layout showing how our house is positioned in relation to sun exposure and selected plants that thrive in those conditions. Henry worked diligently to create a design that not only met our needs but also stayed within our budget. Additionally, he ensured our front landscaping complied with County requirements to qualify for the lawn conversion program. We truly appreciated his professionalism and follow-up through the entire process. **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you, Antonella! It was great working with you on your front yard project. I'm really happy we were able to find the right plant selections to meet both your aesthetic goals and the local requirements for the rebate. We always aim to provide as much value as possible within a client's budget, so I appreciate your professional feedback. Thank you for trusting Upscape with your front yard transformation! **★★★★★ — Ava, Dec. 2024** > Nice work on the front yard design and plantation! Henry is professional and nice to work with. He is easy to communicate and exchange ideas with. When we rushed him to finish our project earlier, he nailed it! It’s lovely to have this cooperation with Upscale LLC! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you, Ava! It was lovely working with you as well. We always aim to be as responsive and flexible as possible, especially when projects have a tight timeline, so I’m thrilled to hear you're happy with the results. Thank you for the shout-out to Upscape—it was a joy to help transform your front yard! **★★★★★ — jiayi han, Nov. 2024** > Henry and his team did an excellent job on our lawn conversion project. You should hire him to convert your lawn into a beautiful garden! He is an expert in Bay Area native plants and has helped us pass our city requirements to get the rebate. The process is so easy with his help, which significantly reduced our budget! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love your new garden and that we could make the process smooth and budget-friendly. It was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Eric Brumm, Nov. 2024** > Highly recommended! Amazing work! The design included in-depth drawings and animations (day and night) of our outdoor pergola and landscape. The communication from UpScale was excellent and we will certainly use them again! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Eric! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the design and animations for your outdoor pergola and landscape. It was a pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate your trust in UpScape. Looking forward to collaborating again in the future! **★★★★★ — HU-661697361, Oct. 2024** > I had a wonderful experience working with Henry. He is highly professional and provides feedback based on our thoughts. The paving and planting design we received masterly solved drainage, aesthetic and our social needs. The contractor successfully proceeds the design he and his team did, and we are so happy about the design process to narrow down on what we need! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you to create a design that balanced functionality, aesthetics, and your lifestyle needs. I'm thrilled to hear that the process helped refine your vision and that the final result met your expectations. Enjoy your beautiful outdoor space! **★★★★★ — Yuan Gu, Oct. 2024** > Henry and his team provided professional design and beautiful construction work for our backyard. Their design team initially contacted us to address our concerns. They gave us two versions of the design package, and the final plan we confirmed drove the whole process. I learned it was made according to the construction norm. The construction matched what we had seen from the plan. Overall, their design-and-build approach greatly benefits us because it helps us predict what's happening. **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our design -build approach. Our goal is always to provide clear communication, thoughtful designs, and high-quality construction that aligns with your vision. It was a pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate your trust in our team. Enjoy your new backyard! **★★★★★ — Veronica Parker, Oct. 2024** > I loved working with Henry and the design we created. The process was interactive, and he's super responsive! After a preference study, he helped narrow the ideas on backyard activities, and I chose the color of our deck and paving types. During the process, he always provided pros and cons for design solutions and let me decide. I was very happy about the outcomes. **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the interactive design process and felt supported in making the best choices for your backyard. It was a pleasure collaborating with you, and we’re thrilled that you’re happy with the final outcome! **★★★★★ — vivguo, Oct. 2024** > The Upscape team did a great job designing and managing the construction; they helped transform our empty yard into a green paradise! We went through several design iterations since we didn't know what to do with it, and we had huge anticipation for our backyard activities and front yard appearance. Henry patiently provided pros and cons to all design options and valuable input moving forward. Their 3D visualization tool was so powerful and efficient that my husband and I could better understand how to proceed since it's very visual. They pulled it off with a final design version that my mom also liked a lot! > > They are quite professional and knowledgeable. I remember Henry explaining where stormwater goes on our site and how to avoid stormwater from our backyard damaging our house before construction—it's like a secret sauce to us! The construction process was relatively linear, and we didn't see changes during the construction. Overall, we highly recommend hiring them to refresh your exterior space! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Vivian, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the design process and that the 3D visualization helped bring your vision to life. It was a pleasure working through the iterations with you to create a space that suits your needs—and we're especially happy to hear that your mom loves it too! Managing stormwater effectively is a key part of our approach, and we're glad you found that insight valuable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy your beautiful green paradise for years to come! **★★★★★ — HU-590000442, Oct. 2024** > My husband and I chose Upscape to design our backyard. In the beginning we weren’t sure on what we could do exactly to improve this old backyard. But Henry and his team told us the potential on terraced seating area for our family! > From a few Zoom call I feel they always remember our concerns, and they provided reality nice design solution! It's pretty magic that they solved our earlier concern by designing, and the important part is his design guided the entire construction process later. **★★★★★ — Belle Gu, Oct. 2024** > Upscape reactivated our backyard! They are a highly professional landscape design team whose design drove the whole construction process. I can't imagine what our backyard would look like if we had only let a contractor do the work from 'zero'. The artistic path they designed became my kid's favorite exercise after dinner! **Comment from Upscape Landscape Architecture:** > Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the design process and that your new backyard has become a special space for your family. It was a pleasure bringing your vision to life, and we’re thrilled that the artistic path is now a favorite spot for your child. Enjoy your reimagined outdoor space! ## Selected projects - [Los Altos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-residence-pj-vj~7914733) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 13 - [Palo Alto Mediterranean Landscape Front Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-alto-mediterranean-landscape-front-yard-pj-vj~7644744) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 12 - [Pool Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-backyard-pj-vj~7662248) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 9 - [A Modern Take on the Cottage Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-modern-take-on-the-cottage-garden-pj-vj~7644748) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 15 - [Entry Garden in Belmont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-garden-in-belmont-pj-vj~7818737) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 8 - [The Palo Alto Zen Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-palo-alto-zen-retreat-pj-vj~7815349) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Minimalist modern landscape featuring custom steel water features, architectural lighting, and a vibrant mix of drought-tolerant grasses and flowering perennials. A perfect example of clean, linear design meeting natural tranquility. - [San Bruno Ocean Viewing Platform](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-bruno-ocean-viewing-platform-pj-vj~7915912) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Palo Alto Corner Lot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-alto-corner-lot-pj-vj~7915992) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Modern Courtyard Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-courtyard-landscape-design-pj-vj~7662240) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 10 - [Bird Starbucks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bird-starbucks-pj-vj~7537082) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: Our client is passionate about birds, and we are nuts about creating planting designs specifically for both of them, which is how we get started. The garden site is on a 1:3 slope, quite normal for the Bay Area houses that sit on terrain. The client agreed to add a retaining wall first to help the plants, and we marked where and how tall the wall should be. Then, the planting design really started with the sunlight study, as the lower part of the garden might have limited sun during the winter,… - [Entry Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-garden-design-pj-vj~7537086) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 4 - [Outdoor Dining Space Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-dining-space-design-pj-vj~7537087) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 14 - [From Lawn to Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-lawn-to-garden-pj-vj~7537085) - Location: Corte Madera, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: We convert lawn to garden - [Reframing Arrival: A New Landscape Path](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reframing-arrival-a-new-landscape-path-pj-vj~7638566) - Location: San Anselmo, CA - Photos: 6 - [Meadow 'On the Board'](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadow-on-the-board-pj-vj~7543469) - Location: Sausalito, CA - Photos: 10 - [Relaxing Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxing-backyard-pj-vj~7544757) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 6 - [Terrace garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-garden-pj-vj~7537089) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 2 - [Curbside Improvements](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curbside-improvements-pj-vj~7544746) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 5 - ["0" Maintenance Garden at Pomeroy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/0-maintenance-garden-at-pomeroy-pj-vj~7556001) - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Photos: 7 - [120 Rocks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/120-rocks-pj-vj~7537083) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 5 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/upscape-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~221158101) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1095474800.m3u8?s=e36de1ecef95ca01589c7bba49541be510aac205&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of landscape design projects do you specialize in?** We specialize in crafting landscapes with a colorful, minimalist aesthetic, designed for year-round beauty. Our projects range from comprehensive planting and hardscape designs, including patios and outdoor living suites, to water features, pools, and even lawn-to-garden conversions. We aim to create spaces that truly reflect your lifestyle and values. **Do you offer design-only services or full project coordination?** Yes, we offer both design-only services and comprehensive project coordination. Our design packages provide detailed plans for your outdoor space. Additionally, through our Site Services, we act as your design liaison, coordinating trusted contractors, sourcing quality materials, and overseeing key milestones from concept to construction to ensure the final result matches our design intent. **Do you create detailed planting and layout plans?** Absolutely! We create highly detailed planting and layout plans as part of our landscape design services. These include site planning, sourced planting and paving designs, and comprehensive drawings. Our advanced software generates full-color illustrations that show plant locations, sun exposure, and even seasonal phases, allowing you to visualize your future garden in detail. **Do you design outdoor living spaces such as patios and outdoor kitchens?** Yes, we frequently design outdoor living spaces. Our services include hardscape elements like paving and walls, outdoor seating areas, and patio designs. We've completed projects such as 'Outdoor Living Suite' and can integrate features like outdoor kitchens, water features, pools, and jacuzzis or spas to create a cohesive and functional outdoor environment. **Do you design drought-tolerant or sustainable landscapes?** Yes, we specialize in sustainable and drought-tolerant landscapes. Our owner, Henry, is a QWEL-certified landscape architect. We provide permitting assistance for water-wise compliance and offer 'Lawn Conversion Design' to help you transform your lawn into a beautiful, water-efficient garden that often qualifies for rebate programs. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Xin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185207149/list/xin) — 3 ideas - [Hang's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107953949/list/hang-s-ideas) — 26 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/hang-su74) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*