Modern architectural structure with white, curved, open-worked design, greenery on top, surrounded by palm trees and people walking nearby, with cars on the street in the foreground.
A brick and metal sculpture resembling a boat structure with three stone pillars, set against a backdrop of mountains, water, and a partly cloudy sky, with a few people standing nearby.
Modern office building with glass windows and a large metallic sculpture in front, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Creating intentional connections between people and their environments.

With over 55-years of commitment to responsible design of outdoor spaces, NUVIS, a full-service landscape architectural design firm, creates memorable project solutions that achieve sustainable results.

We are team integrators, providing leadership skills and broad knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.  We facilitate each public and private project as a composition of site environmental factors, project programming, and input from all stakeholders.

Retro image of Robert R. Cardoza, PLA, FASLA, and Peter DiLallo, PLA, ASLA, in 1971. Men with glasses and a mustache, wearing plaid and solid sweaters, are leaning over a table with a map or chart on it, in a room with wooden walls and bookshelves.
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A Legacy in Landscape

For the last 55 years, our practice has been guided by design with deep roots, a philosophy shaped by legacy, vision, and stewardship of the land. By balancing innovation with time-tested principles, we create landscapes that reflect both contemporary needs and lasting value. The result is work that grows richer with time and remains deeply connected to its environment.

ABOUT OUR FIRM
ABOUT OUR FIRM

Our Vision

Since 1971, NUVIS has envisioned thoughtfully designed landscapes as foundations for stronger communities and richer daily life. We create inspired, site-specific environments rooted in collaboration, sustainability, and purposeful design.  We develop NU dynamic outdoor experiences and environments where people Work. Live. Play. Learn. and Move.  

By listening first and designing with intention, we shape resilient spaces that are sensitive to their surroundings, reflect the setting, serve their community, and evolve successfully for generations to come.

MOVE
MOVE
LEARN
LEARN
LIVE
LIVE
WORK
WORK
PLAY
PLAY
A landscaped campus park with trees, flowering plants, walking paths, benches, and people socializing and relaxing. Modern buildings with red rooftops are in the background under a blue sky.

LACCD Pierce College Academic East Building Learn More

A nu way to play

Learn more about Owen Lake Land Art, an artistic interpretive habitat, which included dust mitigation and public trails in Inyo County.

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Modern architectural building with geometric design and palm trees surrounding it, with people walking nearby and a parking lot in the foreground.

Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon & Pedestrian Promenade

Featured Project

A reimagined seaside destination where upgraded lagoon features, recreation spaces, and a pedestrian-friendly promenade bring new life to the waterfront.

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SkyVu MacDonald Highlands

Featured Project

A luxury hillside development that connects innovative lot design, shared recreation spaces, and panoramic Las Vegas views.

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Awards & Recognitions

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    • Creative & Innovative Category, Sweet Shade Universal Playground, Irvine, CA

    • Community of the Year SkyVu

    • Best Architectural Design over 4,000 sq. ft. SkyVu Residence 3

    • Best Outdoor Living Space SkyVu Residence 3

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    • Gold Award, Best Single-Family Community for Rent

      • Seneca at Southern Highlands, Christopher Homes, Las Vegas, NV

    • Silver Award, Best Single-Family Community in the Nation,

      • SkyVU, Christopher Homes, Las Vegas, NV

    • Silver Award, Detached Home (3,501 – 4,500 SF),

      • SkyVU Residence 5, Christopher Homes, Las Vegas, NV

    • Honoring Tom Munoz, City of Corona, CA

    • Saddleback College Landscape Improvements Phase 1, SOCCCD, Mission Viejo, CA

Let’s Work Together

We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and one of our project managers will contact you about beginning the proposal process.

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CONTACT US