Architecture, Landscape Architecture, & Planning.  
The firm of Wertheim, van der Ploeg, & Klemeyer has existed in its present form since 1976; prior to that, it operated as Wertheim & van der Ploeg from 1953, and as Ernest Wertheim, Landscape Architect, from 1940. During the past 54 years of professional practice, the firm has been engaged in the design of residential, commercial, institutional, and public Architectural, Landscape Architectural, and planning work. The capability of offering these three aspects of design expertise has proved extremely valuable; there is an excellent understanding of the respective areas of concern, as well as an inherent efficiency of services.

WVK is internationally known for its work in garden center and retail nursery design and space planning, with clients in 40 states, Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Italy. The two principals are also nationally recognized for their joint seminars on this subject, as well as a variety of published articles. Services the firm provides relating to the nursery industry include assistance with site selection, feasibility studies, program organization, general architectural, landscape architectural, and planning services (schematic design, design development, construction documents, and review of construction), interior design and display organization, management training, design instruction for landscape design departments, and sales instruction and training.

Address:     2145 NINETEENTH AVE #2, SAN FRANCISO, CA 94116 Email:    wvk@wvkdesign.com     Contact:   Ernest Wertheim Phone:    415-664-0832   FAX:  415-664-0102