MRLD is a landscape architecture office based in Maine. The necessity of invention and the economical use of materials are hallmarks of design in this beautiful and often austere environment. The focus on necessity and economy transcends historic and modern styles, reflecting our belief that places should be shaped by critical inquiry, innovation and responsible growth.
Our pragmatic approach is applicable to projects ranging from the transformation of an urban waterfront to a garden revealing the changing seasons. The office is fortunate to work at these different scales, investigating the appropriate use of landscape and site technologies, playing with the rhythm of context and creating opportunities for civic engagement and individual expression.
We serve non-profit organizations, communities, commercial enterprises, governments, institutions, families and individuals regionally and internationally. MRLD works with these clients and other professionals sharing our appreciation of the collaborative process. This maintains the integrity of a project while addressing greater issues such as economic, environmental and community sustainability.
Our services include:
Residential and Commercial Site Design
Feasibility Studies
Permitting
Gardens
Parks
Master Plans
Urban Design
Comprehensive Planning
Community Participation
Visualization Methods
Housing and Market Analysis
Information Design
Mitchell Rasor founded MRLD in 2000.
MRLD is a member of the US Green Building Council.