
McNiel Works
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Country Properties
As landscape architects, McNiel Works is uniquely qualified to develop well-conceived designs for multi-acre properties. From vineyards, entertainment spaces, native plant restoration, pool area design, McNiel Works will work with the homeowner and the considerations of the site to create a beautiful, functional, satisfying home ground.




Project Scale: More than two acres
Clients and Program: Dad works out of the house, Mom working in the house raising two small children. Need for play area near house. Needs for utility storage, extra parking and driveway turnaround. Future mother-in-law/guest house. Meditation/ contemplation space. Access to all areas of site for tractor. Food garden close to house.
Constraints and Solutions: Vernal pools on site (protected). House on raised terrace; steep slope to back and side yard. Solution: terraced veggie beds in slope, seating and firepit in slope. Steps to lower area and access paths throughout. Childrens' play on upper terrace.
Project being constructed in phases.




Project Scale: More than two acres
Clients and Program: Dad works out of the house, Mom working in the house raising two small children. Need for pool, pool patio with outdoor kitchen, play area in back yard, access around property for kids and tractor. Needs for large "farm" area with utility storage, rabbit hutch, chicken coop, orchard and many veggie beds. Design for native restoration to encourage resource conservation (native plants and animals.
Constraints and Solution: Drainage issues close to house, solved with open swale "dry creek" rain gardens. Unifying ramps and path accesses all areas of site for children and tractors. Areas intensively cultivated, more showy or needing mroe water placed closer to the house. Native areas needing less water located further away.
Project currently in construction; being constructed in phases.