Landscapes grown from a lifetime in California’s wild places.
01 — The Work
Selected Projects
Private gardens, hillside landscapes, and public spaces — each one rooted in the ecology of its place. A growing body of work, some completed, some underway.
View selected work →02 — The Process
Design Rooted in Place
From initial concept through construction oversight — present at every stage, not just the drawing board. Art, science, and craftsmanship working together from the first site visit to the last plant in the ground.
About the process →03 — The Person
A Lifetime in California's Wild Places
Licensed Landscape Architect. Certified California Naturalist. Altadena native. The landscapes I grew up in didn't just shape how I see the world — they shaped how I design.
About Stephen →Rebuilding in Altadena or the Palisades?
My family has been in Altadena for 80 years. I know this landscape — and I know how to restore it right. Fire-wise, native, ecologically grounded design that belongs here. Let's talk.
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