jOSHUA sEYFRIED

Principal + Founder

PLA, ASLA

Joshua is a licensed landscape architect and urban designer with a passion for, and in-depth experience leading transformative public realm projects. He has lead projects both nationally and abroad - with significant works including the SKP Park in Chengdu, China, the High Line - 18th Street Plaza in Manhattan’s Chelsea District, as well as the Seaport Square Masterplan and Harbor Square Park in Boston, MA.

Joshua also serves on various design advisory boards and as a member of the Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. In his free time, you can find him on cycling and nordic skiing the mountains around Seattle.

Professional Experience

James Corner Field Operations, New York, NY

Gustafson Guthrie Nichol, Seattle, WA

WRT, Philadelphia, PA

Education

2014 University of Pennsylvania, MLA

2009 Michigan State University, BLA

Registrations

Professional Landscape Architect: New York, Washington

Affiliations

Member, Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

Member, American Society of Landscape Architects

Member, Urban Land Institute

Past Member, LA Alumni Advisory Board, Michigan State University

Past Member, Landscape Forms Design Advisory Board

We make Places for people.

2. Collaboration is the Key

For us, the most special creations are ones in which collaboration is truly embraced. We believe the design process is something that should be, and must be, inclusive in order to create equitable and beloved urban spaces. Being respective of, and open to the opinions of our team, of clients, and of the end user is critical to success.

1. Design is an Evolving Process

The design process is alive! We view design as a continuously evolving process and encourage our clients to embrace that dynamism. Great design is most usually never something born spontaneously and superfluously, and we are here to guide you through this. We believe that any great product or place is the result of continued iteration, testing, and making.

3. Everyone Deserves Beauty

Regardless the city, the client, or our end user; we all deserve beauty in our lives. We strive to bring beauty through design excellency on every project. We aim to uplift those whose lives our projects touch - we all deserve beautiful cities, parks, and plazas.