ABOUT  US

OUR STORY… located in Knoxville, TN, we are a full-service, award-winning, professional Landscape Architecture, Planning, Site Engineering, and Design/Build firm serving Tennessee and the Southeastern Region.

The firm was founded by Jake Morello, a registered professional Landscape Architect since 1973. He received his professional degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University, College of Environmental Design. After graduation, Jake sharpened his design skills and gained professional experience working in nationally recognized firms in Atlanta, GA and Fort Lauderdale, FL before making Knoxville his home.

With fifty years of experience, Jake has not only served as the elected Chairperson of the American Society of Landscape Architects, East Tennessee Chapter, but has also distinguished himself by receiving numerous professional design and planning awards, a testament to our firm's design expertise, and his professional leadership of our talented team.

OUR MISSION: Imagine. Create. Inspire.

These three words concisely state our mission and commitment to respectfully and courteously provide clients with the professional services they expect and deserve. We always deliver on what we promise!

Our team’s landscape design and construction approach results in thoughtfully planned and meticulously crafted outdoor living environments that become beloved, enjoyable places for family and friends. Our planning principles have been formulated and successfully applied through years of fine-tuning and improvement. We have designed projects spanning all categories, land uses, site features, and amenities and have received numerous awards for Landscape Architectural Design.

Our clients seek our courteous and professional services based on our reputation for creating wonderful landscapes that inspire and nurture the mind, body, and spirit. We focus on utilizing our talents and vision to create aesthetic and functional landscape environments that we handcraft for you, our clients.

OUR FIRM SIMPLIFIES THE DESIGN/BUILD PROCESS… WE MAKE IT EASY & HASSLE-FREE

We offer our clients a comprehensive Design-Build Package, including client collaboration, site analysis, planning, design development, and construction. This method is a simple way to bring a project to reality, as it is all done as “a single source” of contact with our firm… saving you time and money, and guaranteeing  design and construction efficiency  and accuracy. 

We begin by engaging in thorough collaboration and courteous questioning to gain a profound understanding of your project's objectives and aspirations. Following this, we analyze your site, considering its natural features and existing manmade elements. Our attention then turns to shaping the site's design, meticulously crafting concept and design development plans, and developing detailed construction documents.

Excitingly, the next step involves bringing your project to life! We provide precise site engineering, skillful construction, and comprehensive project closure services. Congratulations! It's time to revel in the enjoyment of your splendid new outdoor living area or other delightful landscape features.

Inviting Outdoor Spaces

WE BLEND AESTHETICS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND USABILITY TO CREATE ATTRACTIVE, HARMONIOUS, AND  INVITING OUTDOOR SPACES FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE TRANSFORM OUR DESIGN IDEAS INTO YOUR REALITY, ENHANCING YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE AND STRENGTHENING YOUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE.

Hello and welcome to Morello Design Group… our team of dedicated professionals is here to help you create outdoor spaces that are beautiful in design, functional in use, and sustainable in practice. We can help you by providing client-centered design solutions crafted to meet your project needs and lifestyle, innovative environmental practices, and skillful project management from initial concept through final design and construction. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation and to discuss your project objectives.

Jake Morello, PLA

  • WE LISTEN TO YOUR IDEAS

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR GOALS AND VISION FOR YOUR PROJECT

  • WE ANALYZE YOUR SITE

    EVALUATING SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES

  • WE DESIGN YOUR PROJECT

    CREATING CONCEPTUAL AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS

  • WE CONSTRUCT YOUR PROJECT

    TRANSFORMING OUR DESIGN/BUILD DRAWINGS INTO YOUR REALITY