Kenneth B. Simmons Associates, LLC (KBSA) is a privately owned business established in 1946 for the practice of landscape architecture and land planning.

Kenneth B. Simmons, Sr., the founder, was the first South Carolina born landscape architect and established the first landscape architectural firm in South Carolina.

Our Story

Since its beginning, the firm has been a leader in the profession, including leading the lobbying efforts for the establishment of registration of landscape architects in South Carolina.

Registration Obtained

Our firm and profession has always put a strong emphasis on the protection of the natural environment long before the principles of LEED and Low Impact Development (LID) were standards. KBSA continues to lead the profession today relying on our vast project experience on environmentally sensitive and historically significant sites.  Our continued emphasis on integrating environmentally sound principles with the needs of humans, leads our design team.

KBSA continues to lead the profession today relying on our vast project experience on environmentally sensitive and historically significant sites.  

Classically Carolina Tennis Center

Classically Carolina Tennis Center Award Image
Classically Carolina Tennis Center

Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market

Ridge Spring Farmer's Market Award Image
Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market

Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk - Waterfront Center
Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk (ThreeRivers) SC ASLA
Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Camden Riverfront Environmental Park

Camden Riverfront - SC American Society of Landscape Architects Award
Camden Riverfront Environmental Park

Camden Riverfront Environmental Park

Camden Riverfront - SC Municipal Association Award
Camden Riverfront Environmental Park

Town of Wagener

Town of Wagener - Municipal Association of SC
Town of Wagener

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Award
Chestnut Hill

Bailey Island Club (Residential Community)

Bailey Island Club - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Award
Bailey Island Club (Residential Community)

Old Santee Canal State Park

Old Santee Canal State Park - American Society of Landscape Architects
Old Santee Canal State Park

Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk - SC American Society of Landscape Architects Award
Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Saluda Riverwalk - Waterfront Center Award
Saluda Riverwalk (Three Rivers Greenway)

Three Rivers Greenway

Three Rivers - SC Chapter Award
Three Rivers Greenway

Three Rivers Greenway

Three Rivers Greenway- Stewardship Development
Three Rivers Greenway

City of Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission Award

City of Columbia Tree and Appearance Award
City of Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission Award

Southeast Park

Southeast Park - American Sports Builder Association Award
Southeast Park

Southeast Park

Southeast Park - United States Tennis Association (USTA) Award
Southeast Park

Palmetto Park

Palmetto Park
Palmetto Park

West Ashley Bikeway

West Ashley Bikeway
West Ashley Bikeway

Awards

West Ashley Bikeway
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Saluda Riverwalk (ThreeRivers) SC ASLA
Palmetto Park
Southeast Park - United States Tennis Association (USTA) Award
Southeast Park - American Sports Builder Association Award
City of Columbia Tree and Appearance Award
Three Rivers Greenway- Stewardship Development
Three Rivers - SC Chapter Award
Saluda Riverwalk - Waterfront Center Award
Saluda Riverwalk - SC American Society of Landscape Architects Award
Old Santee Canal State Park - American Society of Landscape Architects
Bailey Island Club - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Award
Chestnut Hill - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Award
Town of Wagener - Municipal Association of SC
Camden Riverfront - SC Municipal Association Award
Camden Riverfront - SC American Society of Landscape Architects Award
Saluda Riverwalk - Waterfront Center
Ridge Spring Farmer's Market Award Image
Classically Carolina Tennis Center Award Image