One of the criticisms of design for the built environment is that it can sometimes become more about the designer than the client or the end user. At RVi our approach has always been focused on what’s best for the client, the user, and the community as a whole – and we seek to understand... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 03-28-19
Springtime in the desert brings longer days and picture-perfect temperatures – and a great opportunity to Open the Outdoors! RVi Tempe recently hosted an Open House Party in the Parking Lot, bringing together clients and allied firms for the first time since our acquisition of LVA Urban Design Studio in 2018. The event kicked off... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Evans 03-27-19
We are excited to announce that RVi client Freehold Communities accepted the Best Landscape Design Gold Nationals Award for Headwaters, a master planned community in Dripping Springs, Texas. The awards were announced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the Nationals Gala on February 19th in Las Vegas. Located in Dripping Springs at... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Evans 02-28-19
We are excited to announce that three RVi projects have won Silver Nationals Awards from the National Association of Homebuilders and are each finalists for the Gold Award, which will be announced and presented at The Nationals Gala on February 19th in Las Vegas. Chris Crawford, President, and Patrick Smith, Director of Landscape Architecture, will... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Evans 01-30-19
Rancho Sienna, Newland Communities’ thriving new master planned community near Georgetown, TX, delivered another unique amenity to residents by opening the gates to Vineyard Park this past month. Offering scenic Hill Country views, the park serves as a friendly community gathering spot and is home to a white grape vineyard, olive grove, and herb garden.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 11-28-18
RVi is proud to be partnering with Land Tejas on one of their newest communities. Designed to be reminiscent of the Texas Hill Country and Fort Bend County’s rich history, Vanbrooke is an approximately 250-acre master-planned community located along Highway 359 between the towns of Brookshire & Fulshear in Fort Bend County, Texas. The developer,... Read Full Post ›
Last month, RVi client and developer Freehold Communities took home a coveted Gold Nugget Grand Award from the Pacific Coast Builder Conference (PCBC). The Headwaters master planned community won top honors in the Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Community category, edging out many other projects from across the country. The PCBC is the national’s largest... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 07-27-18
On May 15th the City of Deer Park hosted a ground breaking ceremony for phase one of the Deer Park Nature Preserve. RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture was selected by the City of Deer Park to lead the design of the new 38-acre park by providing conceptual programming for the overall site and design and... Read Full Post ›
In the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, rugged and rolling hills make for spectacular views while the Colorado River winds through a scenic system of lakes on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Thomas Ranch is a perfect snapshot of what makes this area of Texas so picturesque, with 2,200 acres of rolling... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chip Mills 05-31-18