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Over the majority of 2024, we collaborated with Damir Hurdich Design on a comprehensive yard design and construction project. Throughout the entire process, we were consistently impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail exhibited by Damir and Sam. From the conceptual phase to the final construction, they effectively translated our combined vision into a remarkable design that surpassed our expectations. We had a general idea of what we desired, and after several meetings, we developed detailed blueprints that encapsulated an exciting and innovative design. DHD provided comprehensive support throughout the project, guiding us through all aspects, including the selection of contractors. They ensured that the contractors adhered to the blueprints meticulously, resulting in a flawless execution of the plans. We are immensely grateful for our partnership with DHD, and the transformation they achieved is evident in the final result. Our yard has evolved from a basic mid-century yard to a mid-century modern oasis, a testament to DHD's meticulous attention to detail and creative concepts.

Working with Damir was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We are detail-oriented clients who like to stay closely involved, and Damir managed this with grace and expertise. His design completely transformed our property, creating a refined, modern entry, outdoor dining and kitchen, and a stunning pool area that enhances the landscape's natural beauty. His addition of thoughtfully planned lighting brings the entire property to life at night, adding a gorgeous evening ambiance. Throughout the process, Damir consistently brought 2-3 design options to the table, allowing us to explore different visions and then move forward with our favorite, incorporating our feedback at each stage. He was meticulous with every detail—from tile, grout, and stone selections to plant choices that minimize critter impact, easing maintenance for us. Every decision was tailored to our preferences and budget. Damir's work reflects a deep understanding of both the larger site and the finest details. It was truly rewarding to see his design vision come to life in reality. Though his aesthetic leans modern, he carefully integrated existing site elements, creating a unique and timeless elegance that harmonizes beautifully with the rest of the property. Damir was attentive to our needs, skillfully blending them with his own design vision, resulting in a landscape that feels both personalized and beautifully elevated. He is also a pleasure to work with—our meetings, site visits, and nursery trips were always enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to create a truly modern, elegant, and personalized outdoor space. (These photos are just from my phone - I’ll have to update when we have some professional photos taken!)

We highly recommend Damir! From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with him and his team. The project turned out to be exactly what we wanted.

We have worked with Damir on several landscaping projects. Damir has been absolutely amazing with his design ideas, plant knowledge, and project management. Throughout the process, Damir provided clear and concise options based on our own personal style that fit our budget. We can not wait to work with him again!

Simply stated, working with Damir was an unbelievable experience. I bought my first home (in San Francisco) two years ago and was very eager to turn the backyard into a more usable and lush space. Being completely new to a project like this, I didn’t know where to start. I found Damir and his work online and was hoping to be lucky enough that he’d want to take on my project. From the first call, he walked me through what to expect in the process, not just working with him but with any landscape designer, something I was very appreciative of. We began working together and it was immediately one of the most fun and fulfilling experiences I’ve had. He incorporated the vision I had for my hard into various designs and worked with me as we iterated and finally came up with the ultimate design. Not only did he turn my vision into perfection but he also helped me navigate city approval processes, contractors and gardeners - he was a true partner. I frequently have people over and all are amazed that this yard and design exists in San Francisco. They say the biggest compliment you can give is a referral, well before I even finished my project with Damir, I introduced him to my parents who are now working with him on an even bigger project. I cannot recommend Damir highly enough and I look forward to hopefully working with him on more projects in the future!

We've had the pleasure of working with Damir on the design of the hardscape and landscape for our forever home. It's important to us that every aspect contributes to the beautiful and relaxing atmosphere we want in our outdoor space, and he not only understood but seamlessly translated our various thoughts and design ideas into well thought out plans. By offering us a selection of options to review and talking through the aspects that stood out to us, he incorporated our feedback into a final plan that perfectly captures everything we are looking for. Damir’s meticulous attention to detail and insistence on precision ensure that every element of our outdoor space is executed flawlessly. With the hardscape nearly completed and planting about to commence, we're confident the outcome will be a truly breathtaking environment. Anticipating the enjoyment of a resort-like yard that surpasses our initial vision, we highly recommend Damir's expertise to anyone seeking a landscape tailored to their unique aesthetic.

We needed a hardscape, pool, screening, planting and outdoor lighting design for our newly acquired Palm Springs property. As we embarked on the project we started to feel overwhelmed & sought guidance and master plan from DHD design. Their concepts were strong, functioning and clearly articulated by presenting us with multiple concepts, walking us through the rendered drawings and thorough walk through benefits and implications of each. The process was an integral part of educating us on pros/cons of using different materials, selecting plans indigenous to the Palm Springs climate and region, implications of selecting different pool materials, helping us visualize how we would engage with the outdoor space etc. They also spent quite a bit of time to understand what our goals are for the property which helped the communication process. Benefits for engaging DHD professionals more than paid for itself. Best project decision we made. Highly recommend.

Damir is the consummate landscape design professional. He is wonderful to work with: creative, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. We appreciated his savvy approach to landscape design – providing three different planting plans that were accompanied with images in planting palettes. He listened to our desires and incorporated the elements that we liked from 2 of the 3 designs. Receiving the final design and corresponding planting palette was instrumental for our landscape contractor to be able to carry out Damir’s vision. We also appreciated that Damir is a lecturer at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design. His educational approach dovetailed well with our desire to learn and understand how certain plants work best in particular locations and more specifically, how they relate to the existing plants and trees we wanted to keep as part of the new plan. Damir’s enthusiasm for his work is evident. We are truly pleased with the results for our backyard and look forward to embarking on a drought-tolerant plan for our front yard. We highly recommend Damir for any landscape design project. Connie Chronis

Damir has a great modern sensibility for design. His experienced judgment with making the most of a budget was greatly appreciated.

Damir is creative, thoughtful, and collaborative. He's designed the landscapes of two of our homes and has been an exceptional partner for both projects. I never leave online reviews, but in this case, I'm happy to confidently recommend him.

Outstanding design and wrap - around service in getting my project completed. Creative, high end planning that really helped transform my space into a beautiful and livable extension of my home.

dhd damir hurdich design is a fantastic boutique landscape design firm based in San Carlos, California. Damir Hurdich has been a pleasure to work with. Our project was probably on the smaller side for him, but he applied his methodology to our project and created 3 options for us to choose from on a full landscape redesign for the front of our home and part of our side yard. My wife and I are not the most creative people, but we felt truly heard with Damir incorporating our preferences and ideas into each of the designs. Damir's small team is also great, including Oscar who spent time with us on Zoom calls. dhd damir hurdich design is not inexpensive, but I feel that I received full value having a UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design lecturer work on landscape designs for my property. We are still working with contractors on implementing the design we selected, but Damir has remained involved and helpful. I highly recommend Damir. Not only is he a fantastic landscape architect, but he is also a genuinely nice guy.

Damir is an incredibly talented Landscape Architect. His creativity astounded us and his problem solving with difficult landscape areas was such a welcome relief. We couldn't be happier with our project and working with Damir. After working together for a year on our project, we consider him a friend and would use his services again and again given the opportunity.

Damir is great to work with -- he has a great sense of space and materials, I loved every option he presented to me! Simple, beautiful and lovely design with a true understanding of how we will live in and use the space.

We worked with Damir a few years ago to completely redo our backyard. He took the time to get to know our style and gave us multiple options to choose from. We were very happy with the way the redesign transformed the appearance of our backyard. He was even kind enough to a do quick consult on a pillow cover years later.

The iterative collaboration in the design phase was very enjoyable. The process was laid out clearly ahead of time and made honing in on a vision very easy. The use of 3D modeling was also immensely helpful to envision the final landscape. During implementation, it was extremely helpful to have Damir also involved in communications with the contractors and regular on-site meetings. In this phase, the design proved to be flexible enough to allow for creative updates that improved the outcome in the field over the already excellent design plan.

Damir is outstanding - his dedication to design, practicality, usability, and build has turned our home into a beautiful landscape that highlights the rural nature of our surroundings but maintains practicality and usability for our family. We have a very challenging entrance, and his design, ability to work within budget, and experience transformed our home, and we absolutely love his design - can't say enough about how great he and his team are

We are working with Damir on landscaping our recently totally remodeled home. When we first met Damir my wife and I both enjoyed discussing our project with him. He has a great personality and has a great eye for design. I think we both felt very comfortable with his interpretation of our design ideas. He also helped us to find a contractor that has been very easy to work with. Currently, we are in middle of construction and we are looking forward to the final product. We think we will have a great landscape design that will complement our modern style house. He has a great feel for modern design. There is still a little bit of work to do yet, but it has been exciting to work with Damir so far.

Damir is the best landscape architect I have worked with. I was so impressed by his work that I hired him even before I hired my architect or did demolition for the new construction project! The project took a little over 2 years to complete. Throughout the process, Damir was incredibly patient and gave me great advice in terms of design choices. His design was really thoughtful and tailored to the site situations and the architecture style. I kind of envy the project for which he earned his 2020 ASLA Merit Award, but I'm totally satisfied with how my own project turned out!

Damir is an absolute dream to work with. He is a true artist who brings his passion and professionalism to every project. Our project had many limitations (budget, requirements, MDA), but he used these limitations to create something truly spectacular, personal and truly, something that I consider to be a piece of art. Additionally, he was exceptionally knowledgeable about how to work with the town to ensure we are meeting the standards set forth and had the right contacts to make the design come to life. We look forward to working with Damir for years to come! Thank you, Damir!

My wife and I have worked with a number of different design professionals over the years and Damir is the best we’ve worked with. He’s creative, smart, and practical. His designs are beautiful, and elegant, and they work in practice. I actually don’t think of him as a just landscape designer, but as a designer in the broadest sense. At the risk of overstatement, he’s not a designer, but the Designer. Not a god, but the God.

We've worked with Damir for 4 year as we've worked through our landscape design for the front and backyard. Damir has impeccable taste, an amazing design aesthetic, and is wonderful to work with. He did an amazing job guiding us on the modern, minimalist landscape design for the front yard...we get compliments on the planting of grasses, trees, pavers, and hedges all the time. Even strangers walking down the street! I particularly like how Damir doesn't replicate cookie cutter designs but really gets into your needs and how you'll use the space. His designs reflect that understanding. He knew that in the backyard (currently being completed) we wanted a dramatic space that would be great for entertaining. We hold family gatherings under the trees and often even have a dance floor for special occasions. Damir designed the whole backyard with a fire pit, beautiful trees, dense privacy hedges, and the best, a striking tile patio that is so functional and elegant. I can't wait to entertain my family and friends for years to come.

Damir did understand well what was right for us and the remodel of our pool is a success. I would work with him again without doubt.

Damir has led us through this scary process like a pro. This is hopefully our forever home and we want to make sure whatever we do does this home justice in this neighborhood but fits budget. His design is wonderful and exactly what we are looking for in terms of bang for your buck. He gives us general advice and recommendations so it really feels like a partnership through this process. His design is beautiful and also works functionally for our small children. We are very fortunate to have found Damir as a partner to help us navigate through the process plus give us such a wonderful backyard design that works for our family. 5 stars!

We have worked with Damir for all of our landscaping, which covers a variety of items such as the driveway, walkway, pool, all decks, planting, outdoor kitchen and so on. We love his attention to detail and the push for the highest quality, while still keeping our budget and concerns in mind (for example, low maintenance planting or decking materials). His flexibility with meetings, onsite, at his office, or online, and working directly with the contractors to ensure good quality workmanship was extremely useful given our busy schedules. We couldn't be happier with the way the project is turning out.

We loved working with Damir. Great eye for design, creative, organized, and easy-going. Would highly recommend for any landscape architecture project, large or small.

My wife and I worked with Damir for our outdoor landscaping. The project involves everything outside of the house, from the front driveway, to the series of wooden decks, to all the plants throughout our property, and to other amenities such as the outdoor kitchen, fire pits, fountains. And of course, a pool. We didn't know what to expect at the beginning, but it turns out working with Damir has been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our entire house is very modern, and Damir designed everything outside of the house to complement the house, yet at the same time draws us to go outside. Damir is creative. The took some time to form his vision based on our preferences and our lifestyle, but then he patiently developed his vision into plans along with us. His design is stunning, and we only finally start to experience it now that most of the work is done. Visitors to our house will first experience Damir's artistry, and everyone will keep telling us how incredible the design is. Damir's attention to details is intense. We do care a lot about how things look, but Damir just brings things to another level. Often he's the one who's unhappy with the work, and will not stop until it's done right. For example, the bluestones we got had bush-hammered finish, and Damir saw the bush-hammer pattern had a "machined" because the texture didn't look hand made. He got the vendor to send people out to refinish the surface for free. People often tell us our landscaping looks perfect - they don't know how much work went into it to get to that level of perfection. Damir is fun to work with. Every choice he makes is based on some thoughtful consideration. For example, he decided to build our pool half above ground, so that the concrete coping happens to be of sitting height from the ground. We didn't fully realize at the time, but when we have a party now everyone is sitting on the concrete coping. There are just too many stories about working with Damir. Our project is pretty complex and took a long time to finish. But Damir made the whole experience so rewarding, that we almost feel it ended too quickly.

Damir is a very talented landscape architect. He's creative, accommodating and most importantly easy to work with. Absolutely will work with him again in any future projects.

Damir did a great job of providing us with ideas that fit what we suggested. He carefully and respectfully talked us out of ideas that we didn’t yet realize wouldn’t fit. He provided us with multiple designs oriented so that sun and shade all matched our yard, a beautiful selection of plants that matched our geography. In the end, the result is a beautiful, useful, and inviting backyard that gets us out of the house and enjoying the outdoors.

Beautiful modern designs presented in a timely fashion for discussion! Damir was great to work with on a multiple year project that included the hardscapes, pool, spa, and landscaping. Our new home is just as beautiful and functional outside as it is inside.

We engaged Damir to help us with a complete backyard remodel after we filled our pool. As we engaged in the process, we realized he was truly transforming the feel of our outdoor space, in a way that we have always desired. We expanded the scope of the project to also include the front and sides, which we didn’t expect to be able to fit into our budget. Compared to other architects and designers we evaluated, Damir has been super easy to work with, listens carefully, incorporates our asks while providing his best ideas, and above all, has been great at getting the project done on time and on budget. Highly recommended!

Damir has been a very creative force in developing the land and the hardscape for our new home. The plants choices are native to the environment preserving the character of the area. The landscaper contractor who implemented the plan was also thrilled to work with Damir and was very excited about the use native plants. I am delighted with Damir’s creative input and technical abilities. He had a genuine interest in our project. I highly recommend him as a landscape architect.

I hired DHD to design a backyard for my house in Truckee, CA. The team came up with a beautiful and modern design that fit well with the mountain terrain and my rustic house. They also went above and beyond by helping me manage the construction process, and procure materials at a reasonable cost. I couldn’t be happier with their work and service, and would definitely hire them again for further projects, well done!

Damir's thoughtful design transformed my deeply shaded city garden into a tranquil space visually unified by a cedar retaining wall/bench, acorus plants and sculptural boxwood globes. Working around the existing fence, hardscape and fountain, he ingeniously designed three beautiful options from which to choose and amended my favorite one. The result includes an updated fountain, cedar benches covering an old retaining wall, lighting and low maintenance plantings. He created visual interest and a feeling of openness in a tight space bordered by the house and a 10' fence. His design considered the interior sight lines, so that the garden is an extension of the the house and creates wonderful views at all hours. Damir was a absolute delight to work with. He turned around all designs quickly. He made a huge difference in helping me manage the contractor, ensuring the design was built as planned and with attention to high quality finishes. He truly cared that everything was completed on time, according to specifications and within my budget. His garden design universally receives rave reviews from everyone who visits the house. The attached snapshots don't do it justice. They were taken a year ago before everything grew in. He will be designing my front garden shortly. I can't wait to see how he transforms it. I highly recommend Damir for his ability to listen, to create site-specific beautiful designs, to be the consummate professional, to advocate with the contractor to ensure quality. He made the entire process from brainstorming ideas to completion enjoyable..

We are glad to have Damir work on landscape design for our new residence. He listens to our ideas and desires carefully and has turned into reality much better than we even dreamed off. We like stark modern architecture and it is very difficult to find a Landscape architect that can work with the extreme modern home and incorporate the landscape to reflect the style of the house. Thank you dhd and Damir for all your help. Keep up the good work.

DhD is simply the best! Frankly, my only concerns in writing this review are that (1) DhD will get too busy because the work is SO good or (2) I am now biased because through the process of working together on two projects, Damir has become a dear friend. He is great fun to work with and he is accurate and timely. DhD works well with other professionals and is sensitive to their needs in the project while providing support and sound advice to the client. Moreover, I LOVE Damir's sense of design. He deftly combines clean, modern lines with the unpredictability and beauty of natural landscape. DhD can successfully work with a range of budgets. And Damir is practical and seeks to work with the landscape and the building design to improve the outcome such that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

I have been working with Damir for over two years on an extensive and complicated deck remodel. He is professional, friendly and always a pleasure to work with. He project managed the entire process, even dealing with the planning department in our town to get permits and pass inspections. He hired the various engineers we needed and always managed to stay even tempered. I highly recommend him.

Damir is incredibly creative, out of the box thinker, very personable and professional. He is a guy that listens rather than just doing it his way. very easy to work with!

Damir is fantastic to work with. Very creative, listens to clients, does a great job at integrating their objectives into the design, and is not afraid tell you something is a bad idea.

Damir is efficient, professional, creative and fun. He met every deadline, respected the budget and understood what I wanted. I would recommend him to anyone.

Working with a small outdoor space, Damir created a very sophisticated design concept while at the same time creating plenty of space.

Damir helped transform our bland front and backyards into beautiful spaces. We get so many compliments on our yard from passersby. Damir is a wonderful person to work with. He helps shape your idea of what you want, and helping you use the space for how you will really use and enjoy your outdoor space. I highly recommend him!

Damir created a design for the back patio of our Tahoe Donner home that balanced modern touches while keeping the forest as the focal point. The final product provides functional sitting space and easy access to the hot tub while optimizing for materials for our budget and alignment with the surrounding natural beauty. Damir has a wealth of knowledge about different materials and helped us understand the pros and cons of cost cutting in certain areas. He never pressured us but rather made sure we were informed to make the right decisions for us as the project evolved. This was our first landscaping project and we will definitely would use DHD again!

Damir was the best. He worked with us to iterate on a design that met our aesthetic and our budget. He had opinions but wasn't married to them and in the end we ended up with a blend that we are very happy with. Let DHD do the same for you.

Damir is an absolute pleasure to work with, and a talent of the highest order He will work his idea to your budget, not the other way round. And he will listen to you and your vision, really listen! We've used several landscape designers over the years and he's the best by far