About WPL Site Design

Our History

Wilfred P Large

Fifty years ago a man set out with a vision. He saw the world in metes and bounds and used his insights into the physical layout of our earth to single handedly start what has grown into a full service multi-disciplined design firm. That man, Wilfred P. Large, stuck with his vision and, through diligent hard work and character, kept his dream alive through the toughest of times.

His creed of ambition, quality and success resonates throughout the 30+ employees here at WPL today. It can be seen in the planning, layouts and designs of municipal and institutional projects, local corridor and roadway projects, the accuracy of topographic surveys, and all the way to the detail given to a residential mortgage survey. At WPL we stand behind our work, just like Wilfred P. Large stood behind his dream.

Our Philosophy

WPL has specialized in customized site design for 50 years. With the addition of the landscape architecture division more than eight years ago, we now offer a fully integrated approach to the design process. Our philosophy combines art and science, resulting in the development of new and innovative concepts, which are then engineered to function in an efficient and cost effective manner.

We take great pride in our old fashioned work ethic and apply it to improving the design and implementation process. The benefits to our clients include creative design and quality service, tailored to their needs.

WPL offers a full range of professional services in landscape architecture, land surveying, and civil engineering throughout southeastern Virginia. Since 1960, the firm has performed engineering and surveying for all levels of government and private clientele.

Who's Who at WPL

Brian C. Large
Brian C. Large
President

Brian is a lifetime resident of Virginia Beach. He serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for WPL, and is a major stockholder. Possessing first hand experience in construction and business management, Brian brings real world experience to both the design and management abilities of the company.


Billy Almond

William D. "Billy" Almond, ASLA
Vice President & Principal-in-Charge, Landscape Architecture Division

Billy has 30 years experience with a wide range of residential, commercial, and institutional projects. With this experience his knowledge has expanded in all areas of the landscape architecture field including site analysis, planning and design, environmental planning, construction detailing, and construction administration.


Buddy

William R. "Buddy" Pritchard, LS
Vice President & Principal-in-Charge, Survey Division

Buddy has broad experience relating to various types of land surveying. His supervision of technical and physical activities of the Survey Division has been an integral part of WPL for 40+ years. Buddy has helped make WPL efficient, responsive, and competitive. He strengthened his knowledge base by completing courses in Surveying Studies at Old Dominion College, now known as Old Dominion University.

 
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