philosophy
Our philosophy is that all human activity produces a pattern of effect on the land. As landscape architects, we strive to produce though tful and harmonious patterns that satisfy the needs of our clients and are sensitive to the environment.
Our design philosophy is based on the idea that architecturally innovative design should work seamlessly with environmental consideration. We believe that it is especially incumbent upon us as landscape professionals to cooperate with the natural environment and inspire our clients to broaden their range of living by spending more time in the great outdoors entertaining family and friends.
history
LandPatterns is a Texas Corporation founded in March of 2000 by Marc Funderburk and Clay Andrew with the primary goal of providing quality services and products to discerning clientele. Since our inception, we have developed a team that embraces our work ethic, our creative problem solving skills, our attention to detail and our commitment to our family of clients.
team
Each member of the LandPatterns team makes individual contributions to the firm that, when combined, create a unique and dynamic company.
D. Marc Funderburk, ASLA
President
Marc graduated with honors from Louisiana State University in 1978 with a Master of Landscape Architecture. He was awarded a certificate of Merit from the American Society of Landscape Architects for excellence in graduate studies. He began his practice in Houston in 1979 and became a registered landscape architect in 1980. He moved his practice to Arlington, TX in 1981 and has practiced in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area since then. He has received awards from the ASLA, ALCA, TALC and numerous civic organizations for his professional work. He is active in his church, scouting and other volunteer organizations.
Clay Andrew
Vice President
Clay graduated with honors from Mississippi State University in 1977 and received a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Construction and Contracting. He has worked in Alabama, Florida and Texas. He moved his family back to Texas from Florida in 1995 and worked with Marc at another landscape firm until 2000. Clay brings a wealth of construction experience and landscape management to the firm. He is also a licensed pilot and avid sportsman and golfer.
Cate Corydon
Landscape Design Associate
Cate graduated from Arizona State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and is currently working toward her licensure and LEED accreditation. She joined our firm in 2007 as an intern and is currently an associate in charge of both commercial and residential design projects and documentation.
Sarah Copp
Landscape Associate
Sarah graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where she received her Bachelor of Journalism in 2000. After several years in the advertising industry, she decided to pursue her passion for landscape design and has recently joined the company as a Landscape Associate. Sarah also utilizes her advertising background to create and execute marketing and advertising strategies for the firm. Sarah is an avid runner, gardener and golfer, and is involved with the ASPCA.
Millicent Love
Office Manager
Millicent (Mill) has attended the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University and is currently completing her degree studies. Mill is responsible for client liaison, account management and accounting procedures. Mill has lived in Dallas for the better part of her adult life, is very active in the business community and is a member of the National Association of Women in Construction.