Marpa Landscape Architecture

Marpa Landscape Architecture Marpa Marpa, founded in 1974 in Boulder, Colorado, is a landscape architecture firm specializing in creating sacred spaces and living art.

We work anywhere on any size project, from small residential yards to botanic gardens and parks.

This custom spa is framed by rich slatted wood that beautifully contrasts with the weathered, industrial patina of the v...
06/22/2026

This custom spa is framed by rich slatted wood that beautifully contrasts with the weathered, industrial patina of the vessel.
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This concrete entryway gracefully navigates the slope while creating a seamless transition from the natural landscape to...
06/18/2026

This concrete entryway gracefully navigates the slope while creating a seamless transition from the natural landscape to the home's architecture.

Board-formed concrete provides a crisp, geometric contrast to the rugged, natural stone steps and lush rock garden plant...
06/15/2026

Board-formed concrete provides a crisp, geometric contrast to the rugged, natural stone steps and lush rock garden plantings. By introducing movement and sound through this sleek weir, we’ve transformed a steep grade transition into a multi-sensory focal point.
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Finding rhythm in the raw materials. We’re constantly inspired by the textures and geometry found in nature—these flowin...
06/11/2026

Finding rhythm in the raw materials. We’re constantly inspired by the textures and geometry found in nature—these flowing bands of quartz for example.

On the theme of rooftop gardens, this swath of goldmoss stone crop has the best seat in the house. Highlighting this gre...
06/08/2026

On the theme of rooftop gardens, this swath of goldmoss stone crop has the best seat in the house. Highlighting this green roof—goldmoss stonecrop is an hardy, low-water ground cover that proves a low water garden can be striking.

This rooftop garden offers a surreal juxtaposition, skylights seamlessly integrated into a flagstone patio to create a r...
06/04/2026

This rooftop garden offers a surreal juxtaposition, skylights seamlessly integrated into a flagstone patio to create a rooftop escape that feels grounded in nature.
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Look closely and you can spot the breezeway dining area nestled in this garden—the perfect spot for an al fresco dinner ...
06/02/2026

Look closely and you can spot the breezeway dining area nestled in this garden—the perfect spot for an al fresco dinner party.

Cobble steppers lead you to the garden gate. An elevated utilitarian path. -gardens
05/11/2026

Cobble steppers lead you to the garden gate. An elevated utilitarian path.
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It’s our busy season…mentally, we’re here. -gardens
05/07/2026

It’s our busy season…mentally, we’re here.
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An understated planting around this bespoke copper spa mimics the natural form and cadence of the foothills beyond the p...
05/04/2026

An understated planting around this bespoke copper spa mimics the natural form and cadence of the foothills beyond the property line.
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1539 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO
80302

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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