Dear Members, Creating memorable and sustainable open spaces is more than design techniques of landscape architecture; it is about weaving stories that evolve dynamically, touching lives in unique ways. As we navigate the challenges of our time—global crises such as climate change, healthcare issues, geopolitical conflicts, and economic impacts—we, as landscape architects, find a profound [...]
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the ASLA SoCal Emerging Professional Committee hosted a November Meet-Up at Vista Hermosa Natural Park in Los Angeles, the 2023 recipient of ASLA National's Landmark Award. The event began with networking from 10:30-11am followed by a brief address by ASLA SoCal President Hongjoo Kim, and an introduction by the ASLA [...]
HONOR WINNERS: Teresita Larrain Brennan Groh MERIT WINNERS: Grace Pan Tyler Peters
Do you have an idea that will change how the field approaches climate change? Here's your opportunity to share it at the ASLA 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Minneapolis.The deadline for proposals is August 24, 2023. The top submissions will be invited to present their game changing idea at the ASLA 2023 Conference. The winning [...]
Presented by Jon Wreschinsky and Nicholas Barnhart of the Landscape Architects Technical Committee, "The New Blueprint" presentation covers the December 2023 LARE changes. Changes include: - The exam section transition - New titles and aligned content - Updates to State of California eligibility regulations and procedures
Undergraduate Students Brianna Cruz - Honor Bryan Cueva - Merit Darius Kennedy - Honor Donovan Vo - Merit Gerli Rodriguez - Merit Isabelle Nguyễn - Honor Graduate Students Chris Otte - Honor Graham Feltham - Honor Jeanine Sharkey - Merit
Hannah Flynn - Merit Award Leslie Dinkin - Honor Award Thank you to our jurors: Marc Delouvrier; John Lambert Pearson; Bianca Koenig; Mateo Yang; Jeffrey Morosky
A Southern California Chapter member for 35 years, Nord's nomination was in the "Works" category. Over the past four decades Nord Eriksson has distinguished himself as an exquisite designer, a leader on multiple fronts, and a mentor who has left an indelible mark on the landscapes of Southern California and around the country. Nord will [...]
June Meet-Up on last Thursday, June 15th at the Culver Steps. Thank you to Jeremy Klemic, Associate Principal from SWA for joining our 12 emerging professionals who came out for a tour of the Culver Steps project. It was a great venue for discussion and hearing insights into all steps of the process from conceptual [...]
Born in Inglewood (CA) in 1937, Don was the third of Dorothy & Sterling Tompkins’ four children. From an early age, he developed a love of nature and the outdoors. The first botanical name he ever learned was that of the iconic California fan palms (Washingtonia robusta) that graced his street! When the family moved [...]
