Business Details
Landscape Architects in Abingdon | Anthony Stiff Associates
Established for over 30 years, we combine the expertise of our team to deliver innovative and practical landscape architecture solutions. Our focus spans planning, design, and long-term management of landscapes for business parks, science parks, and commercial developments. We prioritise sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement, integrating traditional client collaboration with modern technology. Our mission is to create sustainable spaces that enhance physical and mental well-being, fostering healthier lifestyles and stronger communities through thoughtful design. 
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Planning
Landscape Management
Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Detailed Design
Green Roofs
Biodiversity Net Gain
Masterplanning
Planting Plans
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture
- Client-focused approach ensuring tailored design solutions
- Commitment to sustainability and biodiversity in all projects
- Expertise in GIS mapping for landscape management
- Award-winning team with multidisciplinary collaboration
What people say
Thrilled with results
Surpassed expectations
Delivered on time
Client-focused approach
Excellent collaboration
Services
Landscape Design
Creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces tailored to client needs. Our designs integrate natural elements with practical usage, focusing on biodiversity and sustainability. Services cater to business parks, residential areas, and public spaces, ensuring longevity and environmental responsibility.
Landscape Planning
Strategic assessment of land use and visual impact for development projects. We conduct LVIA/LVA studies and biodiversity net gain assessments to align developments with environmental standards. Our planning ensures compliance with local regulations and enhances landscape quality.
Landscape Management
Long-term management of landscapes using GIS mapping and bespoke contract documents. We assist facilities managers with maintenance strategies, improvement plans, and performance monitoring to sustain biodiverse, attractive environments across business parks and campuses.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Designing landscapes that exceed biodiversity requirements through habitat creation and ecological management plans. We collaborate with ecologists to ensure developments achieve measurable net gains for local ecosystems while meeting client objectives.
Feasibility Studies
Assessing the viability of landscape schemes through detailed analysis of environmental factors, site constraints, and opportunities. These studies inform decision-making, ensuring practical and impactful design outcomes aligned with client goals and regulatory requirements.
People
Carolyn Place
Director
Carolyn, with a background in engineering, specialises in landscape management and children's play design. She has over 20 years' experience, joining Anthony Stiff Associates in the 90s and becoming a director in 2005. She prioritises practical implementation and community projects.
Veronica Flemming
Director
Veronica designs award-winning public realm projects and private gardens. She integrates ecological principles into urban landscapes, bringing expertise in high-profile UK developments. Outside work, she contributes to Oxford Symphony Orchestra and enjoys outdoor activities.
Katie Dixon
Associate Landscape Architect
Katie leads design projects with a focus on 3D modelling and hand-drawn sketches. She manages large-scale projects and GIS capabilities, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex schemes from concept to completion.
Maria Lara-Mijancos
Senior Landscape Architect
Maria combines architectural and landscape expertise to integrate built form with natural environments. She has worked on city regeneration projects in China and public spaces. Her approach prioritises cultural and ecological synergy in design.
Alison Quinn
Landscape Architect
Alison contributes to landscape and visual impact assessments, informed by her academic research on public space usage. With a background in community development, she focuses on stakeholder engagement and creating playful, inclusive environments for diverse communities.
Questions
What services do Anthony Stiff Associates offer?
We provide landscape design, planning, management, feasibility studies, biodiversity net gain assessments, and GIS mapping solutions for commercial and residential developments.
How long has Anthony Stiff Associates been operating?
We have over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture, delivering projects across the UK since the 1990s.
Can you assist with planning applications and assessments?
Yes, we conduct Landscape Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Landscape Visual Appraisals (LVA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments to support planning submissions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily work in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and throughout Southern England, with projects extending nationally.
How do you ensure sustainability in your designs?
We prioritise biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate resilience in all projects, ensuring long-term environmental and community benefits.
