Education

Graduate Studies

Master of Landscape Architecture,

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor of Science University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

College of Agriculture Majoring in Horticulture

 

Design Philosophy

Dedicated to excellence, I strive to discover the magical balance between intuition and reason, playfulness and formality, concept and detail, form and function, program and budget, community and client.  As a steward of the land and an artist, I endeavor to create places that are ecologically resilient, inspirational and simply…beautiful.  
A perpetual dialogue occurs between my analytical thinking and my creative intuition.  One is continually feeding the other, a reiterative process resulting in distinctive design solutions.  This process supports my primary design focus …the pursuit of place making.  
My commitment to place making is rooted in the principles of; connections, discovery, sustainability, socio-economic aspects, iconography, nature’s wonders and the site’s intrinsic DNA - the genius loci.  Coupled with a sensitive and thoughtful analysis of; existing conditions, re-purposing opportunities, site opportunities / constraints and the surrounding environs, the art and science of place making is further enhanced.   

Professional Experience

My landscape architectural practice has provided design, project management and construction administration experiences ranging from public transportation improvements to public facilities, from Caribbean resort design and installation to private residential designs.
The creation of art work has afforded experiences ranging from competitive public art projects grants to commissioned private art works and profoundly impacts my approach to place making.
Previously, as a Horticulturist, my experiences ranged from urban agriculture prototypes to the development of food production systems for space exploration. The diverse breadth of knowledge gained continues to permeate my landscape architecture practice and art work.

 

Personal Information

Due to my Father’s career with an international engineering firm, I have lived throughout Europe, Scandinavia and the United States, currently residing in Tucson AZ, USA.  I greatly enjoy hiking, backpacking, gardening, cooking, traveling, good coffee with friends, design and field work.