Modern home in Atlanta, Georgia showing lush flowering landscape architecture and stunning home design.

Michael West Photography

L.F. Saussy, Landscape Architects, LLC firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia and specializes in Residential Design and Community Design.

Our design process begins with the client’s ‘Wish List’ or Program and takes into account the features of the owner’s property: the topography of the land, the existing trees and plantings, the drainage patterns, sun and shade patterns, and the architecture of the existing structures. Other considerations include the requirements and codes of the City and County that play an important role in the design process.

Through collaboration with our clients, their architect and other professionals on their team (interior designers, engineers, builders, etc.) and our dedication to their vision, we create meaningful designs for years to come.

Why hire a landscape architect?

At L.F. Saussy, we believe that as landscape architects, we save clients money with careful, well thought out planning. We design outdoor spaces that are functional, full of beauty with a little mystery, and an abundance of joy.

To accomplish these goals, we believe that the best landscape architectural designs must have:

1) A well defined Program
2) A Topographical Survey of the site
3) An established Budget

With these three criteria met, a successful garden ensues!

Backyard patio with patio chairs, yellow and white striped umbrella, swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Credit: Gary Gomez for Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

A conceptual landscape plan for Oakhurst Elementary School, featuring various garden areas, a pond, outdoor seating, a mud room, tools bench, orchard, and decorative elements, with annotations and color-coded sections.

PRESS

APARTMENT THERAPY

ARCHITECT MAGAZINE

RAINSHINE HOUSE - BUILDERS ONLINE

ARCHITECTURE LIST

ROBERT M.CAIN

ATLANTA HOME & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE Article: Split Personality February 2007

DECATUR LIVING MAGAZINE - Fall 2023 Article: A Common Thread

ATLANTA HOME MAGAZINE - Fresh Modern - Midcentury Cottages to Contemporary Stunners. Article: Photo Ready

Architectural model of an urban park with trees, walkways, and small figures of people, including a person riding a bicycle.

DESIGN PROCESS

PHASE I - CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLANS

These plans are based on an established Program and a current topographical survey. is provided. This survey acts as the base map, an ‘x-ray’ of the site. It is an accurate representation of the existing conditions. Information is gathered from a site visit and observations are noted on the survey. From there, we prepare in sketch form several concepts of the agreed upon Program. The plans are rendered and presented along with images to convey the concepts.

PHASE II - PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLANS

This phase of drawings marry the ideas that the clients desire from the different Conceptual Landscape Plans into the Final Landscape Plan.

Phase III - WORKING DRAWINGS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

These are the plans necessary to construct and install the design. They include a Demolition Plan, Grading and Drainage Plan, Layout Plan, and Details of the Hardscape and Specifications. The Planting Plan is designed with the clients input and feedback.

PHASE IV - ADMINISTRATION AND SITE INSPECTIONS

Bidding and negotiating with contractors is a part of Phase IV. Once a contractor has been chosen, site inspections of the work are done throughout the construction. This service ensures the clients that the design they have paid for will be installed. Questions or issues that come up are addressed quickly and keep the project moving forward.

Modern two-story house with large windows, wooden accents, and a spacious balcony, set against a backdrop of tall trees at dusk.

Paul Hultberg Photography

Michael West Photography

ABOUT ME

Ms. Saussy is the principal of L. F. Saussy, Landscape Architects, LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, cum laude from the University of Georgia.

After college, she apprenticed with Edward L. Daugherty, FASLA, a well known and well respected landscape architect in Atlanta.  She obtained her license to practice Landscape Architecture and has been registered in the State of Georgia since 1986. 

Ms Saussy has received several design awards and has been published in several publications. In 1991, Ms. Saussy began her private practice.

Throughout the years of practice, she has appreciated the opportunity of doing what she loves, creating beautiful outdoor spaces with clients. The opportunity to practice landscape architecture continues to feel like a gift every day.

Ms. Saussy is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

A woman with long blonde hair and fair skin smiling outdoors in a wooded area, wearing a dark blazer over a white top.

Decatur Historic Preservation Award for Landscape Architecture: 604 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA

Decatur Design Award for Residential Historic Rehabilitation; 154 E Parkwood Road, Decatur, GA

U.S. Green Building Council Award 2009- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification Platinum for the RainShine House, Decatur GA.

Architect: Robert M Cain, Builder: Robert Soens, Jr, Pinnacle Custom Builders.

AWARDS

  • “In our professional careers we have worked with many landscape architects, so we were aware of how impactful and personal our choice for our home would be.  Lynn Saussy is exceptional.  Our property is not typical, presenting many real challenges including major grade changes, 3 creeks, mature trees, and little direct sunlight.  She reimagined these challenges into opportunities, that respected the natural beauty and enhanced that with changes that solve issues and added depth and interest. She is a terrific communicator, she listens, gives great feedback, has a wonderful sense of humor and knows her business. Her passion for her work swept us up into the excitement of creating something beautiful, learning as we went and building a relationship with Lynn that will last a lifetime.”

    - Sally and Paul

  • “On the advice of a contractor friend, my husband and I called Lynn Saussy to do a landscape plan for our front and back yards. I had some magazine photos and between what I said and her guidance, Lynn came up with a wonderful plan. Included in the plan was much needed hardscape. She is still helping us today to implement a new phase. I highly recommend Lynn.

    - Pam