Design That Delivers.
Estate & private residence landscape and outdoor living designs for discerning clients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
Service Areas:
Fort Myers, Florida
Naples, Florida
Sanibel Florida
Buffalo, New York
Remote Services Available
“Nature first, second, and third.. architecture after a while.” ~Calvert Vaux
With Ensata Design
Land Becomes Legacy
At Ensata Design, we specialize in crafting extraordinary outdoor environments that elevate both architecture and landscape.
We create outdoor spaces that not only reflect our clients unique styles but also significantly enhance their property's value. With a blend of artistry and precision, we can bring your dream landscape to life, utilizing intricate 2D plans and breathtaking photo-realistic 3D renderings.
Imagine a serene garden retreat, a luxurious pool oasis, or a sophisticated outdoor living area.. our designs emphasize the essential details required to achieve truly exceptional outcomes. Each project begins with a pivotal question: ‘What is your property capable of becoming when design is approached as a form of art?’
As both visionaries and stewards of the land, we at Ensata are committed to pursuing excellence through thoughtful restraint, harmonious proportions, and purposeful design. Our philosophy is clear: exceptional design should stir emotions, enrich experiences, and endure across generations.
Design That Delivers.
process
Phase 1
Consultation & Discovery
The Ensata Experience
Our design process begins with a private on-site consultation, complimentary for estates within an hour of our Fort Myers studio.
We arrive with one goal: to understand your vision at the highest level. Whether you’re reimagining a coastal estate, crafting a luxury pool and spa retreat, or redefining your property’s sense of place, this meeting is where inspiration meets intention.
Every detail matters. We review your goals, investment range, and timeline with absolute discretion. A current property survey allows us to begin our precision modeling process. If no survey is available, our team can obtain it directly from the appropriate municipality on your behalf.
Following the consultation, our design director personally walks the site, capturing critical elevations, materials, and architectural context through LIDAR scanning, field measurements, and photographic study. This technology enables our studio to translate your property into a digital canvas with exacting accuracy.
From there, our field and design teams operate as one, ensuring that every contour, every light reflection, and every plant placement supports the story your home is meant to tell.
Because when design becomes art, precision becomes luxury.
Design Deliverables
Where Vision Meets Precision
Every project with Ensata Design concludes not with drawings, but with an unveiling.
When I present your design, I am not showing a plan; I am inviting you into a world built precisely for you.
The 3D Experience
Through cinematic realism, you’ll see your estate as it will exist: sunlight reflecting across the pool, the interplay of stone and shadow, the choreography of movement through outdoor rooms. My renderings and videos aren’t concepts; they are previews of reality.
The 2D Master Plans
Printed on 24” x 36” archival blueprint sheets, each plan details every contour, material, and planting composition with architectural precision. These are the documents that guide craftsmen, acting as a bridge between imagination and execution.
Investment in Design Excellence
Your design package is both a keepsake and a compass. It is a permanent record of what we’ve created together, and a tool for those entrusted to bring it to life.
No two properties or clients are alike. Each commission is quoted individually, based on scope, scale, and creative ambition.
Most of my clients see design as the most valuable stage of their project, the step that defines every decision that follows. If you share that perspective, we’re aligned already.
When design becomes art, the investment pays for itself in experience.
Phase 2
The Design Process
Phase 3
Planning & Installation
From Vision to Reality
A world-class design deserves a world-class build.
Once your design is complete, you’ll decide how to bring it to life, whether to manage the process directly or collaborate with one of my trusted strategic partners.
Every Ensata plan is engineered for clarity, accuracy, and build-readiness. The documentation you receive serves as both a creative blueprint and a construction roadmap, ensuring every contractor, engineer, and artisan works in perfect alignment with our vision.
Over the years, I’ve developed a select network of licensed and insured professionals: architects, engineers, pool builders, masons, and landscape contractors, each chosen for their craftsmanship, discretion, and reliability.
While I don’t pour concrete or install pool finishes myself, I remain personally involved as your design advocate, coordinating with the right specialists at every phase, planning, engineering, permitting, procurement, demolition, and installation to ensure your project is executed exactly as intended.
For projects requiring additional technical documentation or stamped drawings, my studio facilitates seamless collaboration with the appropriate and trusted licensed professionals.
Because true luxury isn’t about doing everything in-house
It’s about curating excellence at every level.
WINFIELD LENTZ
Lead Designer & Project Manager
BLACK BANYAN DESIGNS
“Ensata is the best design firm I have worked with in my 25 years in the industry. Prompt service with a transparent process. Unparalleled accuracy with all 2D scaled documents. The owner, Matt Smith, has amazing attention to detail and is truly an artist converting my 2D sketches into living 3D works.”
DEVEN LONG, PE
Vice President / Project Manager
PATRIOT ENGINEERING COMPANY
“I worked with Ensata Design on several residential pool projects, and Matt was exceptional throughout the design process. He exceeded our expectations with his technical proficiency and responsiveness. His attention to detail and ability to navigate complex requirements made the experience smooth and efficient. Highly recommend Ensata Design for any residential design needs!”