Stephen C. Gibson
Founder and President

Stephen Gibson has 20 years of international experience balancing the natural and built environments. With formal academic degrees in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, Stephen incorporates into his practice theoretical perspectives, research, and practical knowledge as a well as a broader philosophy of connecting with nature.

Stephen has hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for many and varied elements within the field. He has spent time as a landscape contractor, laboratory assistant, horticulturist, nursery manager, landscape architect, and urban planner. His approach is client-centered and his principle of collaboration is to coordinate expertise among a network of partners so there is minimum conflict and maximum effect. In doing so, Stephen strives to bring the very best and most unique solutions to a variety of design and environmental challenges.

Registrations/Accreditation:

• Registered Landscape Architect #4841 State of California
• Currently securing American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Currently securing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation

Affiliations:

• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• American Planning Association (APA)