LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GROUNDED IN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
The projects featured here show Darren Teal’s experience in commercial development, irrigation, housing, infrastructure, and complex site improvements throughout Idaho and Washington.
These projects were completed by Darren while with SPVV Landscape Architects. SPVV was the firm of record; Design365 & Landscape Architecture was not involved in these projects. Each project page identifies Darren’s role and services.
The Arc
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
APPROACH + RESULT
As Principal and Landscape Architect with SPVV Landscape Architects, Darren helped develop a modern, low-maintenance landscape that complements the architecture and supports efficient water use.
Post Falls, Idaho | Residential Development
RIVERSTONE TRANSIT CENTER
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | Commercial
APPROACH + RESULT
The transit center was delivered in two phases. Darren coordinated landscape, hardscape, and irrigation work with Coffman Engineers and the client to align with budget and regulatory requirements. The completed design provides clear circulation, practical maintenance, and a cohesive connection to the surrounding development.
Sky Meadow Villas
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
APPROACH + RESULT
Darren worked with the developer, architect, and civil engineer from the early planning stages to coordinate site layout, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, landscape areas, and amenities. The plan was refined to use the property efficiently while maintaining code compliance and creating a cohesive residential environment.
Rathdrum, Idaho | Multifamily Residential
CORPORATE TOOLS
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
Post Falls, Idaho | Commercial
APPROACH + RESULT
Darren led planting and irrigation design, contributed to hardscape layout, prepared construction documents, and provided construction-phase support. Working closely with the owner and contractor, he arranged planting to create privacy and helped deliver a cohesive landscape suited to the facility and its staff.
Greenacres Park — Phase 2
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
APPROACH + RESULT
As project manager and landscape architect, Darren led site planning, planting and irrigation design, hardscape layout, construction documents, and construction-phase support. He coordinated the new amenities within the existing park while allowing the park to remain open to the public during construction.
Spokane Valley, Washington | Municipal
The Course
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
Spokane Valley, Washington | Sports / Recreation
APPROACH + RESULT
Darren led the overall site and course layout, fitting multiple race distances into one facility and coordinating clear course identification. He designed the permanent marker system and finish line arch, along with the irrigation system needed to establish and maintain the competition turf. The system includes approximately 2.5 miles of six-inch HDPE mainline, 8.5 miles of laterals, and more than 800 sprinkler heads.
trentwood trailhead
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
Spokane Valley, Washington | Parks / Recreation
APPROACH + RESULT
Darren's work integrated everyday visitor access and equestrian use within a site closely bordered by existing residences. The parking and circulation layout separates passenger vehicles from larger trailers, while landform berms and layered native plantings screen the seasonal trailer area and soften views from neighboring homes. The drought-adapted landscape requires no permanent irrigation and blends the trailhead into the surrounding meadow and ponderosa pine setting.
Wildfire Defense
PRIOR FIRM EXPERIENCE
Post Falls, Idaho | Commercial
APPROACH + RESULT
Darren's work ties the landscape directly to the building's strong modern geometry. Linear concrete planter walls organize the accessible entrance walk, while repeated ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and compact shrubs soften the architecture without limiting visibility. Sculptural raised concrete planters create a memorable foreground element, and rock mulch, drought-adapted planting, and efficient irrigation support a durable, low-maintenance landscape suited to the Inland Northwest climate.