Awards & Media
For more than 30 years, Ed Ball Designs has been recognised for creating exceptional outdoor living environments across Northern Virginia. Our landscape architecture and design-build projects have received industry awards and have been featured in leading regional and national publications, reflecting our commitment to thoughtful design, technical expertise and exceptional craftsmanship.
From award-winning residential landscapes to editorial features showcasing our work, we’re proud to be recognised by industry professionals, media partners and the homeowners who trust us to transform their properties.
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Recent award wins
Ed Ball Designs Recognised Among DC’s Power Players
Ed Ball Designs has been recognised in DC Magazine's latest Power Players issue, highlighting the firm's continued leadership in luxury landscape architecture and outdoor living design throughout Northern Virginia. In the feature, founder Ed Ball discusses the philosophy that has guided the practice for more than four decades: "Great landscapes aren't just designed to be seen. They're built to be lived in, experienced and to evolve over time." Known for creating award-winning outdoor...
Ed Ball Designs Wins Prestigious 2025 LCA Excellence in Landscape Award
We are thrilled to share that Ed Ball Designs has been named the winner of the 2025 LCA Excellence in Landscape Award in the category of Multi-Level Outdoor Retreat. This honor celebrates our commitment to excellence in luxury outdoor living design and reinforces our position as one of the leading landscape architecture and construction firms in Northern Virginia. Transforming a Challenging Site into a Resort-Style Retreat This award-winning project began with a steep, wooded property that...
Top Landscaping Trends for Northern Virginia 2025 | Ed Ball Designs
Thinking about upgrading your outdoor space in 2025? Here’s what homeowners from Loudoun to Upperville are asking for: Resort-Style PoolsCustom pools with sun shelves, spas, and integrated landscaping are in demand everywhere from Middleburg estates to Arlington backyards. Outdoor Kitchens & Dining ZonesExpanded prep areas, pizza ovens, and covered dining pavilions are top picks in Ashburn, Vienna, and Alexandria. Fire Pits & FireplacesYear-round outdoor living demands fire...
Ed Ball Designs Named Best Landscape Architect in 2025
We’re proud to announce that Ed Ball Designs has been named “Best Landscape Architect” by the readers of DC Magazine in the publication’s prestigious 2025 Best of The City Awards. This honor is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the community—homeowners, design enthusiasts, and industry leaders who trust and value the work we do across Northern Virginia. A Testament to Thoughtful Design and Craftsmanship At Ed Ball Designs, we specialize in high-end, custom landscape...
2024 LCA Excellence in Landscape Awards – Grand Award for Residential Outdoor Living Area
In this project, we completely reimagined a backyard space, turning it into a luxurious oasis. From thoughtful layout design to creative use of materials and features, this outdoor living area earned the Grand Award for its outstanding transformation. Learn more about this project...
Media & Interviews
At Ed Ball Designs, we’re proud to be at the forefront of luxury landscape architecture, consistently recognized for our innovative and high-end designs. Over the years, we’ve earned many prestigious awards and accolades that are testament to our creative and exceptionally high quality work, and as a result, we’ve also gained exposure in various media outlets.
Explore our award-winning projects and discover why we’re a trusted name in luxury outdoor living.
Behind the Scenes: Designing Award-Winning Spaces
In this exclusive article, we share the behind-the-scenes story of how we transformed a blank canvas into an award-winning oasis for one of our clients. Discover the thought process, challenges, and triumphs that shaped the design. Read the article here.
Interview with Ed Ball in Modern Luxury
Ed Ball, Principal of Ed Ball Designs, sat down with Modern Luxury magazine to discuss trends in luxury landscape architecture, the art of creating serene outdoor getaways, and what it takes to design award-winning spaces. Check out the interview...
Featured in Home & Design Magazine Idea Book 2024
Our award-winning project was highlighted in Home & Design magazine’s special Idea Book on the best design and living spaces of 2025. Learn more about the design process and what makes us stand out in the industry. Read the full feature here.
Press Inquiries
Interested in learning more about Ed Ball Designs or scheduling an interview? We love collaborating with media and sharing our passion for creating extraordinary outdoor spaces.. Please contact our media team at: EBLAmarketing@edballdesigns.com
