Creating beauty and order in the space between outdoors and indoors.

At Ian Moore Design, we create lasting rooms that are open to the influence of the sun, wind and rain while creating a sense of place and comfort for people. We believe that there is no greater beauty than the interplay of finely crafted architectural objects balanced with the atmosphere afforded by the outdoor elements. In order to achieve a durable and lasting impact in this setting, we rely on attention to detail in design, selection of appropriate quality materials, and a high level of craftsmanship in our installations.

An eclectic,
inspired approach

Our design is influenced by the myriad influences at play in the Bay Area - from the ancient to the cutting edge - Japanese gardens, Moorish and Mission Revival, the Craftsman tradition, California Modernism, and on to current sustainable technologies.

We have the capacity to work with a wide variety of materials as dictated by our client’s vision. We are experts in wood, metal, stone, concrete, and plants and are alway enthusiastic to expand our palette and techniques. Each design and installation project is an opportunity for us to further our craft, mastery and passion.

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“Ian Moore and his crew transformed an old, mishmash, chopped up space in our back yard into a bright, open, clean, inviting bluestone patio that has transformed our backyard. ”

— Valerie, Client

Meet the team

Ian Moore

Owner, Contractor, Designer

The son of an architect and artist, Ian learned from his parents that everything humans build is based on a set of design decisions and that every act of building is worthy of careful thought. Fortunately, Ian also learned a love of the outdoors and to look beyond what humans can do for equal inspiration. As a result, Ian thinks expansively about landscape design; from the primary architectural elements, the planting and through to sculptural elements and furnishings. Ian also thinks intently about the unseen yet critical infrastructure elements of the project – from paving base, to drainage systems, to utility placement.

Ian brings a variety of insights and priorities to his work - an artist’s inclination, a builder’s practical problem solving and efficiency, and a trained designer’s penchant for internal consistency and excellence in detailing. Once he is engaged in building a project, Ian provides clear and consistent guidance for his team at every step. He takes great pride in both design and construction and puts his heart and soul into every project.

Jack Lyons

Designer

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Jack has an ingrained familiarity with the diverse natural and built environments within the region. His ability to understand clients’ priorities underpins the synthesis of every project. He received a BS in Industrial Design from San Francisco State University, his work highlighting the potential for crafting simultaneously impactful and beautiful environments.

Jack leverages his unique background of horticultural knowledge with industrial and architectural design to craft bespoke, contemporary outdoor spaces. He seeks to synthesize the elements of comfort, craftsmanship, and ecological functionality into his clients’ outdoor living space.

Zachary Seibert

Crew, manager

Construction is where Zachary found his true passion. Working outdoors in a beautiful, hospitable climate, while delivering high quality exterior spaces, gives him the greatest sense of gratification. Zachary’s engagement while working on projects, from initiation to completion, result in a seamless design execution that ensures each project will stand the test of time.

Joshua Anderson

Crew

A father of three and Kansas transplant, Joshua moved to the Bay to attend the graduate program in English at UC Berkeley, where he realized he’d much rather work with his hands in the soil and sunshine. He was lucky to join Ian Moore Design in early 2020 and— having worked as a carpenter and truck driver prior to his late-in-life entry into academia— rediscover his love for building and his knack for troubleshooting. As a writer, builder and former academic, he is pleased to report that Spinoza’s claim that actions of the mind are not separate from actions of the body still holds water, and that writing and building have more in common than they have differences.

Jeremy Young

Crew

After growing up in Michigan, Jeremy headed westward to the Bay Area in order to further a career in artisan landscape construction. Joining the team at Ian Moore Design in 2020, already with several years of experience under his belt, his attentiveness and enthusiasm for crafting outdoor spaces is integral to each project’s successful execution.

Brian Wilk

Crew

A born and raised New Englander from Rhode Island, Brian has enjoyed life on the west coast for 16 years and counting. From building tree forts with found wood and nails at an early age, to crafting furniture and other wood crafting projects later in life, it was a quick connection when Brian broke into the landscape construction field in 2016. He has not looked back since, with his lifelong love of woodworking and building continuing to grow. His passion for life and creativity are the guiding forces with which he guides his day to day life.

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Customizing
the Vision

Our in-house fabrication shop

In our work there is often a small object, a structural detail that is visually obvious, or even a major element, that we very much want to create ourselves. Or, perhaps, this element is on the critical schedule path, requiring that we control the production schedule. For these reasons, we have cultivated a variety of custom fabrication capabilities.

Ian Moore Design maintains an active fabrication shop with wood, metal and concrete capabilities. In our Richmond shop we can complete quick turnaround wood milling and carpentry, small scale metal fabrication and welding, as well as concrete countertops and furniture. Typical in-house fabrication elements include gate frames and architectural-grade fence components, pergola and trellis components, countertops, outdoor kitchen cabinets, and custom lighting.

Quality Collaborations

When we are not producing our own custom garden elements at Ian Moore Design, we have the pleasure of partnering with a wide variety of crafts people and trades people. We have excellent partners in landscape maintenance, plumbing, electrical, demolition and hauling, precision metal fabrication, concrete pumping and finishing, and other licensed trades and specialties. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area we also have an incredible wealth of vendors providing unique and high quality elements for the contemporary landscape from lighting, outdoor heating elements, furniture, and every conceivable element for the garden.