SERVICES
LARA design Co. is a Landscape Architecture firm located in State College, PA. With over 21 years in the landscape design and build industry, LARA is owned by Lara Kauffman, RLA. LARA design Co. will be there from your initial consultation design meeting up through the final details upon completion that help create a LARAscape that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come. We also offer design services for commercial projects and are interested in problem solving unique and environmentally sensitive issues. Contact our design studio for more information.
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Outdoor Living Areas
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Site plans
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Planting Plans
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Master Plans
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Hardscape Design
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Lighting Design
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Sustainable Design
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Streetscape and Urban Design
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Swimming Pool Design
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Fireplaces and Firepits
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Decking design
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Pergolas, Fencing & Garden Structures
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Outdoor Kitchens
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Family Playspaces
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Imaging and 3 dimensional view of proposed project
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Hardscape and landscape plan for rear courtyard entry
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Full size site plan
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