With over 15 years of professional experience, I design modern, ecologically grounded landscapes that respond thoughtfully to place, architecture, and use. My work spans residential, commercial, public, and restoration projects, with a strong emphasis on clarity, craft, and long-term performance. I am currently based in Freiburg, Germany and open to collaboration with local design studios and clients.

Background

Growing up in Central Washington shaped my early understanding of landscape through long days outdoors exploring sagebrush hills, small creeks, and open terrain. These experiences instilled a lasting awareness of how plants thrive in specific conditions and how natural systems form patterns, transitions, and structure over time.

My academic work in New Zealand introduced a dramatically different landscape context, where fjord-like coastlines, deep forests, and alpine environments influenced a design culture focused on strong spatial relationships between built form and surrounding nature. Landscape architecture there emphasized legibility, structure, and connection to site.

Later, working and spending time in Northern Europe further refined my design sensibility. Exposure to public space design and Scandinavian approaches to materiality deepened my appreciation for clean lines, restraint, and thoughtful construction, principles that continue to inform my work today.

Through my years in practice, I build on these influences to create landscapes that balance structure and softness, ecological function and human experience, always aiming for solutions that feel grounded, durable, and clear.

Professional Focus

My work combines design thinking with technical execution. I support projects and teams through:

• Concept development and site design
• Planting design and ecological strategies
• AutoCAD drafting and construction documentation
• Construction detailing and specifications
• 3D modeling, rendering, and visual communication
• Collaborative work with architects, engineers, and public agencies

I value clear communication, coordinated workflows, and visual tools that help teams and clients understand design intent early and confidently.

Design Philosophy

I believe landscapes should feel intentional, functional, and environmentally grounded. My approach favors simple, legible forms; durable, well-considered materials; and planting strategies that respond to climate and context. Whether working on a private garden, a multifamily courtyard, or a restoration site, my goal is to create outdoor environments that age gracefully and support both people and ecology over time.