EXPLORE
CURRICULUM VITAE
flower fence at Nickel & Nickel
APPROACH
Daniel’s approach embodies elemental harmony and environmental balance, weaving together the complementary and contrasting natures of water, earth (soil), sound, and light.
SOUND
chimes
wind
fountains
fire pits
EARTH
soil rejuvenation/cultivation
micro biome/bio char
amendment
natural sculpture:
boulders, driftwood, fallen trees
plant selection
creating natural habitats to attract birds, frogs, beneficial insects, etc.
LIGHT
thoughtful outdoor lighting
uplighting:
sculptural, specimen trees
pathways
solar &/or electrical, combo
fire pits
WATER
custom fountains/water features
water conservation/storage
management solutions
ponds & reservoirs/water management ~
integrated with beauty
specialty ponds:
koi/designer fish, reflection ponds
SPECIALTIES
I.
Healing Spaces
magnesium & dead sea salt soaking tubs
cold plunge integration
outdoor showers
meditation spaces: pyramid, platform, etc.
sauna
sensory deprivation
crystal therapy
II.
Culinary Gardens
artful trellising
integration of raised beds and perennials
culinary & medicinal herb gardens
greenhouses
fruit trees, esp. citrus
III.
Whimsey
natural sculpture: boulders, driftwood, fallen tree art
healing crystal placement
life-sized chess board
giant teeter-totter
giant chairs
creative display of necessities: wood stacks, fun fences
IV.
Vignettes
Vignettes are spaces within spaces, each with its own purpose and mood, that blend harmoniously with the larger setting through intentionally designed flow.
Rest
hammocks
sky chairs
daybeds
Meditation
pyramids
platforms
soft ground
Socializing
outdoor cooking
long dining tables
grand archways
Romance
moon gardens
hidden pathways
hideaways
TOWNSEND
Born in Santa Monica and raised on a high mountain Apache reservation, Daniel has a sense of wildness and respect for the earth. His artistic design approach is grounded in timeless style, rather than current, passing trends. Often called a “Renaissance man,” his signature uncontrived style weaves together the natural, organic elements of the existing space with thoughtfully chosen added details that result in harmonious flow with a magical undercurrent.