Outside Collective | Reliable Landscapers in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA 94707
What the Company Handles
- Landscaping building design
- Design services
- Landscape design
- Greenscape design
- Irrigation design services
Common Questions
What does your irrigation design service in Berkeley involve, and how does it help with common local issues like timer failures or clogged drip lines?
Our irrigation design service focuses on creating efficient, resilient systems suited for Berkeley's specific conditions. We design layouts that minimize clogging risks through proper filtration and zoning, and specify reliable, modern controllers to help prevent timer failures. The detailed drawings we provide ensure your installer can implement a system that conserves water and requires less troubleshooting over time.
We want a modern, drought-tolerant garden. How does your landscape design process work?
We start by understanding your site, budget, and vision—whether it's a succulent-focused greenscape or a low-water edible garden. Using your home's architecture and Berkeley's microclimate as a guide, we create schematic drawings for planning, followed by detailed construction drawings. This process ensures your final landscape is both beautiful and practical, with plant selections and layouts that reduce water use and maintenance.
You offer construction administration. What does that mean for a homeowner in the East Bay?
Construction administration means we help manage the build phase after the design is complete. For Berkeley projects, this includes assisting with material selection, coordinating custom fabrications, and troubleshooting on-site challenges—like integrating rainwater harvesting or navigating deer-resistant plantings. We act as your advocate to help the construction align with the design intent, aiming for a smoother process from start to finish.
Company Background
Outside Collective is a Berkeley-based landscape design studio founded by principal designer Christel, a Bay Area native. With a BS in Design from UC Davis and a Landscape Architecture Certification from UC Berkeley Extension, Christel blends a background in web design with a passion for modern architecture, succulents, and handcrafted arts to create inspired outdoor spaces. Since 2010, the studio has focused on providing clear, detailed landscape design drawings—from high-level schematics to contractor-ready plans—that serve as essential tools for planning, budgeting, and construction. Specializing in simple, modern, and ecologically sensitive designs, Outside Collective emphasizes low-water, low-maintenance solutions tailored to Berkeley's climate and architectural styles, while offering construction administration to guide projects from material selection to completion. They do not provide installation services.

















