Zionsville, IN
2024The Terrace at Eagle Creek
Outdoor Kitchen · Bluestone Terrace · Timber Pergola
Design-Build Landscape Architecture · Est. 2010
Integrated Design-Build Landscapes for Indiana Estates.
From site studies in Carmel to limestone masonry in Zionsville, we manage the entire lifecycle of high-value outdoor environments through one accountable team.
Currently Booking
Scheduling design consultations for Spring 2026 construction starts in Hamilton and Marion counties. Two consultation slots available this month.
14+Years in Indiana
320Projects Completed
FullLicensed & Insured
7Key Service Areas
Selected Works
View Full Archive →Residential landscapes across Central Indiana.
A collection of design-build projects defined by material honesty, architectural rigor and long service life in the Midwest climate.
Fishers, IN
2024Stonehaven Ravine
Limestone Fire Terrace · Retaining Walls · Native Planting
Services
A complete outdoor practice, under one roof.
Design, hardscaping, planting, lighting, drainage and outdoor living — resolved together as a single project rather than a sequence of subcontractors.
01
Landscape Design
Master plans that resolve the site before construction begins.
Read more →02Design-Build
One accountable team from first sketch to final planting.
Read more →03Hardscaping
Stonework built to survive four hard seasons.
Read more →04Outdoor Living
Rooms without walls, engineered for how Indiana lives outside.
Read more →05Patio Design
Terraces sized, shaped and paved for the way you actually use them.
Read more →06Retaining Walls
Engineered walls that hold grade for decades.
Read more →07Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage lighting that extends the day.
Read more →08Drainage Solutions
Solve the water problem before you plant anything.
Read more →09Outdoor Kitchens
Cooking spaces built into the landscape, not bolted on.
Read more →10Fire Pits & Features
Wood-burning and gas fire features, built in dimensional stone.
Read more →The Process
A single point of accountability for your entire landscape.
- 01
Consultation & Vision
We meet on-site to understand the topography, drainage and how your family uses the space.
- 02
Detailed Site Study
Precise measurements, soil analysis and grading survey so the technical foundation is sound before design begins.
- 03
Master Planning
Scaled site plans, material palettes and photorealistic renderings developed before any soil is moved.
- 04
Material Selection
Sourcing the specific Indiana limestone, bluestone and nursery-grown native specimens that define your project.
- 05
Construction
Our in-house masons and crews execute the build, managed daily by the same team that drew the plans.
- 06
Stewardship
Final walkthrough with care guidelines and an optional maintenance program to ensure the landscape matures correctly.
Before & After
The Fishers Colonial · Same yard, same angle.
A dated concrete slab and patchy lawn transformed into a bluestone patio, limestone seat walls, a gas fire pit and a native perennial garden. Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfter
Materials
Materials of the Midwest.
We build with elements that belong here. Weathered timber, heavy stone and plants that thrive through Indiana's four seasons.
Indiana Limestone
Pennsylvania Bluestone
Weathered White Oak
Aged Bronze Lighting
Native Planting
Client Voices
Notes from Indiana homeowners we've worked with.
“The site study caught drainage issues our previous contractor missed for years. The finished patio has held perfectly through three winters.”
“Working with one team from design through construction removed every seam that usually causes problems on a project this size.”
“The limestone masonry is genuinely exceptional. It looks like it was always meant to be there.”
Where We Work
Serving Central & Southern Indiana.
We maintain a focused service area so our project managers are present on-site daily during construction, and so our maintenance crews can reach every project within an hour.
IndianapolisMarion Co.
CarmelHamilton Co.
ZionsvilleBoone Co.
FishersHamilton Co.
WestfieldHamilton Co.
NoblesvilleHamilton Co.
BloomingtonMonroe Co.
Meridian-KesslerIndianapolis
Common Questions
Questions we're asked before every project.
What areas of Indiana do you serve?+
Forge serves the greater Indianapolis metro including Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, Geist and Meridian-Kessler, plus Bloomington and select projects across Central and Southern Indiana.
What does design-build actually mean?+
It means the crew installing your patio reports to the designer who drew it. There is no separate general contractor, no scope handoff, and one accountable team from the first site visit through construction and stewardship.
How long does a typical project take?+
A full design-build project runs six to twelve months from consultation to handover — roughly two months of design and permitting, followed by four to eight weeks of construction depending on scope and material lead times.
What is the investment range?+
Full landscape design-build projects for Forge clients typically fall between $75,000 and $500,000+ depending on scope. We offer a paid site study as a low-commitment first step before any construction proposal.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Forge carries full general liability and workers' compensation coverage in the State of Indiana, and our lead designer is a licensed landscape architect.
Begin
Start with a study of your land.
The paid site study is a low-commitment first step. We survey the property, meet your family, and deliver a written recommendation before any construction proposal.