Ed Ball Designs is proud to have been named Best Landscape Architect in the Modern Luxury DC Best of the City Awards 2026 – a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence in luxury design, architecture and home living across the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

This award reflects more than three decades of experience designing and building exceptional outdoor environments throughout Northern Virginia. Every project begins with a deep understanding of the property’s architecture, topography and surrounding landscape, resulting in outdoor spaces that feel timeless, functional and seamlessly connected to the home.

At Ed Ball Designs, landscape architecture is about far more than selecting beautiful materials or planting schemes. It is a comprehensive design process that considers grading, drainage, circulation, views, permitting, construction detailing and long-term performance. By combining technical expertise with creative vision, we create outdoor environments that are both visually striking and built to last.

Our work encompasses complete landscape transformations, including luxury swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, terraces, fire features, screened porches, planting design, estate landscapes and full-property master planning. Every project is individually tailored to the client, ensuring each outdoor space reflects the way they want to live, entertain and enjoy their home.

“Being recognised by Modern Luxury DC is an honour that reinforces our commitment to exceptional design, meticulous craftsmanship and an uncompromising client experience,” says Ed Ball, Principal. “We are incredibly grateful to our clients, collaborators and dedicated team whose trust and expertise make achievements like this possible.”

“As we continue to push the boundaries of landscape architecture, we remain focused on delivering thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that enhance both the value of a property and the lives of those who enjoy it.”