About us

 

The name Niwa (neewah) Design Studio was carefully chosen. The word Niwa is Japanese – meaning garden. Although garden design is only a microcosm within the field of landscape architecture, it represents an important level of detail. The word Niwa also provided an opportunity to express our appreciation for Japanese gardens. As for the rest of the name, design is what we do and because we approach every project as a work of art, we like to think of our office as a studio. Thus, the name, Niwa Design Studio, Ltd.

Specializing in design/build projects, Niwa creates residential and commercial outdoor living environments for clients who share our passion for creativity and quality. Since Niwa Design Studio is involved from the point of conception through completion, execution of the design according to clients’ goals is assured. We often prepare master plans that are implemented in one or several phases.

Relationships are an important part of our business. We stand behind what we build through follow-up work, as appropriate & required, and warranty new plantings for 12 months. We also provide on going maintenance programs for clients who would like our continued assistance.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your future landscape design, construction and maintenance needs.

Sincerely, 

Niwa Design Studio, Ltd.
Specializing in “but not limited to” Japanese Gardens

 

Testimonials

  • We hired Niwa this summer and were thrilled with how easy it was to work with Mark.  He went above and beyond our expectations, suggesting design elements that really made the project a success.  He got down to business and solved our problem areas right away.  The process was seamless and we appreciated the fact Continue Reading

    Jane-Marie B.

  • I fell in love with the designs on the Niwa website and gave Mark Johnson a call. He listened to what I wanted, looked carefully at what I had, and created a design that I am thrilled with. I have a modest budget, and Mark was respectful of that (and creative, too), and the result Continue Reading

    M.L.M.

  • Mark Johnson, Niwa’s owner, is very creative and developed a unique landscaping plan for our private garden and pool area. Mark and his team were very diligent and precise in their limestone rock selection and  placement, as well as the creation of a very natural dry stream. Niwa’s carpentry team did superior work on both Continue Reading

    K.D.

  • Mark Johnson is a very talended and creative designer who definitely thinks outside the box! He and his company designed and implemented a plan for our unusual backyard and it has exceeded our expectations. We simply love sitting outside listening to the water flowing from the fountain, watching the birds and smelling the flowers. We Continue Reading

    Shelley Jaax

  • We hired Niwa to create an extensive master landscape design for our home that included driveways, retaining walls, a waterfall, dry gardens and extensive planting beds. Mark, the owner, made numerous trips to our house to talk with us about ideas and to learn about how we like to enjoy the outdoors and our hobbies. Continue Reading

    J. L.