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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.