Design That Transforms. Environments That Last.
Three ways Chen Studio Exteriors brings bold, intentional design to the outdoor spaces that define your brand.
Bold by Nature. Precise by Design.
Great outdoor design is not about selecting beautiful plants and hoping for the best. It is about understanding how people move through a space, what they notice first, what makes them stay longer, and what makes them come back.
At Chen Studio Exteriors we approach every commercial landscape project the way an architect approaches a building. We think about structure before we think about surface. We consider function before we consider form. And then we bring the boldness — because playing it safe is the fastest way to be forgotten.
Every project we take on is overseen personally by Lily Chen from the first site visit to the final installation. No handoffs. No shortcuts. Just fearless, considered design built to last.
For boutique hotels, resorts, and luxury lodging brands
Hospitality Design
- Site assessment and discovery session
- Full environment concept and spatial design
- Material and plant selection
- Contractor coordination and vendor management
- On-site installation oversight
- Project closeout documentation package
For independent restaurants, dining concepts, and rooftop bars.
RESTAURANT AND BAR
- Site assessment and discovery session
- Full terrace and dining environment concept
- Plant and material selection
- Lighting direction and specification
- Contractor coordination and installation management
- Project closeout documentation package
For commercial spaces that want living design as a signature element.
BOTANICAL INSTALLATIONS
- Site assessment and discovery session
- Full environment concept and spatial design
- Material and plant selection
- Contractor coordination and vendor management
- On-site installation oversight
- Project closeout documentation package
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For creatives, brands, and artists seeking visuals with depth and atmosphere. These sessions blend refined styling with emotion-led storytelling—perfect for campaigns, lookbooks, or personal branding.
Starting at $950
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An invitation to see place as story. These sessions document light, texture, and atmosphere—ideal for brands, artists, or collectors seeking a quiet, visual narrative of location and mood.
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Chen Studio Exteriors was built on commercial hospitality work. But the same fearless design philosophy that transforms a hotel courtyard belongs in the outdoor environments of extraordinary private properties that deserve it.
We work with a select number of private estate clients each year. These are multi-acre compounds, architectural estates, and private residences where the landscape is as important as the structure itself. This is not suburban landscaping. It is full-scale outdoor environment design for properties where the grounds are a meaningful part of what makes the home exceptional.
If that sounds like your property, we would love to hear from you.
Yes. We Also Work With Private Estates.
"We had a modest budget for our outdoor terrace and Lily helped us understand exactly what was possible within it. The result was beyond what we imagined. The terrace has been featured in two food publications and guests ask about it every single week."
Worth Every Penny and Then Some.
Marcus W., Owner
Copper & Clay Restaurant, Phoenix
"We came to Chen Studio with a compound that had four distinct outdoor areas and no cohesive vision connecting them. Lily saw the potential in each space immediately and designed environments that made the whole property feel intentional for the first time. It is a completely different place now."
She Understood Our Property Better Than We Did.
The Whitfield Family
Private Estate, Paradise Valley
"The botanical installation Lily and her team designed for our lobby entrance has become the single most talked about element of our property. Every guest photographs it. Every review mentions it. It has transformed the way people experience arrival at our hotel."
Our Guests Have Never Experienced Anything Like It.
Camille T., Director of Guest Experience
Villa Sonora Hotel, Sedona
questions
frequently asked
Every project concludes with a full closeout documentation package including final photography, a complete plant and material specification guide, and a maintenance reference for every element we have installed. We also stay available for questions in the weeks following installation as your environment settles and establishes itself.
What happens after the project is complete?
Yes. Chen Studio Exteriors manages the full project lifecycle from concept through installation. We coordinate all vendors and contractors on your behalf and Lily personally oversees every installation. You have one point of contact throughout the entire project.
Do you handle contractor coordination and installation?
Every project is scoped and priced individually based on the size, complexity, and scope of the environment. We do not offer package pricing because no two projects are the same. After an initial consultation and site assessment, we provide a detailed project proposal with a full scope and investment breakdown. There are no surprises.
How is your pricing structured?
Yes. Chen Studio Exteriors takes on select national projects for hospitality brands and private estates. Travel and accommodation costs for out-of-state projects are discussed during the initial consultation and outlined in your project agreement. We are comfortable working in any climate and have designed environments across the Southwest and beyond.
Do you work outside of Scottsdale and Arizona?
We recommend reaching out three to six months before your desired start date for hospitality and restaurant projects, and six to twelve months for large-scale estate or multi-environment projects. Our calendar fills quickly and we take on a limited number of projects each year. Earlier is always better.