The best thing about growing up in Central Washington in the 90s were the long days I spent outside. There were so many small creeks and sagebrush hills to explore. The landscape felt both expansive and familiar. I still draw a lot of inspiration from what I noticed back then: the way different plans thrive in specific conditions, creating natural patterns and transitions. 

Moving to New Zealand for my studies led me to discover a very different and much more varied landscape, with fjord-like sounds, deep forests, and the massive Southern Alps. Landscape architecture there had an interesting approach to arranging the structural elements for maximum connection to the surrounding nature.

Since then, I’ve had the chance to immerse myself in the city architecture of Northern Europe. It’s where I learned a lot about public spaces and developed appreciation for the clean lines and progressive material use of Scandinavian design.

After more than 15 years in this field, I keep building on these ideas of discovery, connection, and flow, always looking to apply them in ways that bring out the best in a landscape.