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address: "180 E. Main St. Suite 208, Tustin, California 92780, United States"
latitude: 33.7364
longitude: -117.8229
phone: "(949) 422-6957"
website: http://sitedesign-studio.com
rating: 5
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# Site Design Studio

Original Houzz profile: [Site Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/site-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~813892299)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Tustin, CA
- **Serves:** Newport Beach, Tustin, Newport Coast
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 10,000 Ideabook Saves
- Award winning
- Offers Custom Work
- 16 years in business

Site Design Studio is a service oriented practice, offering its Clients not only quality design, but the ability to implement practical and cost effective solutions that often exceed the Client’s development objectives. It has been our goal to integrate the landscape design as part of the architectural expression, where the landscape design reinforces site planning and architectural themes. Site Design Studio is well known for its holistic approach to design, that incorporates an understanding of the site, program, and environment. This approach creates an integrated design that captures the spirit of a place and extends the design into the cultural, physical, and uplifting human experience of the site.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Site Planning
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Custom Fire Pits
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Artificial Living Walls

### Areas Served

- Newport Beach
- Tustin
- Newport Coast

### Typical Job Cost

$250,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Site Design Studio |
| Address | 180 E. Main St. Suite 208, Tustin, California 92780, United States |
| Phone | (949) 422-6957 |
| Website | http://sitedesign-studio.com |
| License Number | CA 2284 |
| Followers on Houzz | 100 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Site Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/site-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~813892299)
- **Website:** http://sitedesign-studio.com
- **Phone:** (949) 422-6957

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Michael Sullivan has been a California licensed Landscape Architect for over 30 years. Numerous awards include those from ASLA, Gold Nugget, Planet and Garden Design Magazine.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Madison Area Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/madison-area-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1007581837)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Hybridworks, Aug. 2016**

> I have a great experience with Site Design team.They are true professionals.Keep up the good work guys and just try to increase the speed little bit
>
> http://hybridmediaworks.com/

**★★★★★ — lzsfls, July 2013**

> Mike is gifted, creative and fun to work with.  He has an eye for details and a vision for style and elegance.

## Selected projects

- [Casa Gabriela](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-gabriela-pj-vj~278180)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Set in the rolling California hills, Casa Gabriela brings the adjacent natural environment on to the site both visually and empirically. A contemporary application of traditional and natural materials are applied within the plantings and hardscape.
- [Casa California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-california-pj-vj~278464)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Casa California is the 2009 showcase residence for the Orange County Philharmonic Society. The landscape design is a blend of traditional Wallace Neff Spanish Colonial and contemporary design features. Outdoor spaces are created to complement the house and connect the adjacent natural landscape. The plant materials and hardscape elements work in concert with the natural canyon environment. The pool is defined at one side by a long serpentine stone wall fountain and stone paving at the house side…
- [Villa Pasqualli](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-pasqualli-pj-vj~277527)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This private residence is a classic Tuscan architectural style building with modern furnishings and water walls. Outdoor spaces are created with changes in grade level and subtle changes in hardscape materials. Stone is combined with terra cotta and brick to create a warm and inviting comfortable space. The landscape design features several outdoor areas, some as meditative gardens with water features, others as large entertainment spaces. The landscape design is in keeping with the Italian Tusc…
- [California Prairie Organic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-prairie-organic-pj-vj~391948)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Masterland Waterworld](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masterland-waterworld-pj-vj~278471)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This garden is designed to express the use of water throughout the site. A Musical cadence is expressed in the piano key paving at the entry and the staccato stepping pad crossing the water.
- [Giardino Giusti](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/giardino-giusti-pj-vj~278142)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The site plan for this Tuscan style house and gardens in Shady Canyon is designed to provide a welcoming sequence of spaces that gradually take you from the street 20' above to a naturalistic garden that is both visually and emotionally connected to the natural environment. A series of steps, walls and topography transition gradually downward to a series of spaces and experiences, sometimes peaceful, sometimes playful and always connected to the context of a Tuscan home in a natural California s…
- [Villa La Bruna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-la-bruna-pj-vj~278449)
  - Location: Fullerton, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Villa La Bruna is located in a hillside community in Orange County. The garden is arranged to take advantage of the views beyond the property and down the valley. The shades of green including those of cypress, olive, and pepper trees are offset by the single color of red, reminiscent of the Lake Como area of Northern Italy. The entry portico beckons you into this Italian revival garden. Once inside the guest is transported to a comfortable space designed for relaxing and entertaining.
- [Villa Landoni](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-landoni-pj-vj~278431)
  - Location: Newport Coast, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Villa Landoni sits atop Pelican Crest ridge in Newport Bay. The terraced garden is designed to capture the view of the ocean. The infinity edge pool on the upper terrace cascades into the spa on the lower terrace. The lower garden terrace is a space designed for social activities with a fireplace, fire table and spa.
- [Casa Blanca](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-blanca-pj-vj~311506)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Vista al Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-al-mar-pj-vj~2622322)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Villa Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-residence-pj-vj~2622347)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Costa Azzurro](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/costa-azzurro-pj-vj~2622298)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 5

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/site-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~813892299)

## Ideabooks

- [Gasket Roof top Patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39430908/list/gasket-roof-top-patio) — 9 ideas
- [sitedesignstudio's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31143227/list/sitedesignstudio-s-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sitedesignstudio)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is the material contrasting the white stucco? around the windows?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Reclaimed oak from an old barn in the Midwest

**Q: Tree's and what others might work in this application?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: These are Bauhinia trees.  A pink variety as opposed to the common white.  These are small trees that can be controlled to fit this condition.  These trees are about 11' apart.  They do need to be pinched back to keep them as a dense shade cover. They are semi deciduous or semi evergreen and lose heir leaves in winter depending on the weather.  Other trees that would fit this scenario are Arbutus marina, Metrosideros and Indian series Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia and Chitalpa taskenenis. These are small trees but the same effect for a larger area can be done with the ubiquitous Olive, Cercidium Desert Musem, or the classic pollarde London Plane tree. A less intimate effect can be given with a single well placed California Live Oak tree)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*