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KMS DESIGN GROUP SERVICES
KMS Design Group, LLC is a Landscape Architecture firm located in Montgomery County, PA. KMS provides services to public, non-profit and private clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The firm is known for its professionalism, attention to detail and prompt response to client needs. KMS has proven itself a reliable consultant for many types of projects and appointments including:
Site Lighting Analysis/Design
KMS offers complete outdoor lighting services using the latest design technology. KMS prepares energy efficient, dark sky compliant designs that offer both safety and aesthetic appeal. Among KMS’ completed lighting designs are high-end residential landscapes, community streetscapes, parking lots, and a network of lighted pathways and gardens for a VA hospital.
Irrigation System Design
KMS designs reliable, water saving drip and spray irrigation systems which provide complete coverage without overspray and are easy to maintain. Irrigation systems that have been designed by KMS include private residences, commercial sites, civic buildings, and community park facilities.
Horticultural Therapy Garden Design
KMS provides design services for therapeutic gardens used in passive and active horticultural therapy. KMS' design concept and artist's renderings (pictured) were used to solicit design and construction funds for a long-term nursing facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Additionally, KMS prepared designs for physical, horticultural, aroma, and emotional therapy gardens for a VA Hospital in New York State.
Native/Naturalized Landscapes
KMS is well known for its knowledge and sensitivity to natural landscapes. Our projects have involved restoring damaged landscapes using native plant materials and replicating native ecosystems. KMS’ most notable projects include Chester County’s award-winning Black Rock Sanctuary wetland creation and meadow restoration project; Montgomery County’s Lower Perkiomen Valley trail corridor meadow restoration and reforestation plan; natural burial plots in an historic Philadelphia-area cemetery; and, a college campus in Montgomery County.
Complete Streets
KMS offers design services for streetscapes using the “complete streets” philosophy which gives equal stature to all modes of transportation. Focusing on safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, KMS creates a unique sense of place while allowing the efficient movement of vehicles. We work closely with municipalities and revitalization committees to produce unique, context sensitive, ADA compliant designs for each streetscape project.
Urban Redevelopment - Housing
KMS provides design services for land development projects focusing on urban infill, redevelopment, brownfield and other difficult sites. Our services include preparing sketch and presentation plans, design feasibility and circulation analysis and design, sustainable landscape and stormwater best management practices, general land development plans necessary for approvals, and expert testimony.
Residential Landscape Design/Master Planning
KMS Design Group works with residential clients to bring their dreams to reality. KMS prepares designs customized to homeowners’ landscape interests and outdoor living needs. KMS also works with highly qualified contractors, assisting them with their projects to obtain approvals from municipal authorities.
Forensic Services
KMS has expertise in review and analysis of construction deficiencies and dangerous site conditions. Over the past 20 years, we have been called upon by numerous attorneys to assist injured parties obtain due compensation. KMS has provided assistance in legal cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Missouri. Cases have involved construction failures, damage to property from oil spills, flooding, trips and falls, drainage, property infringement, and ADA non-compliance.