John Merten, is a native bay area resident and a
California licensed Landscape Architect with 23
years of experience. He leads the studio with a
deep appreciation and vast knowledge for our
inspiring and dramatic natural environment. A
believer in the collaborative efforts among
disciplines, John engages with architects and
clients to generate the creation of unique
landscapes. His strategic solutions, attention to
detail, and small scale niche have gained
recognition to celebrate a combination of art and
the built form in a poetically balanced context and
program.
Erin Gambacorta, supports the studio with several
years of design and planning experience in the SF
Bay area, ranging from expansive commercial
developments to intimate residential gardens.
Drawn to landscape architecture for its blend of
arts and sciences, Erin studied at Kansas State
University, receiving a Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture and a secondary major in Natural
Resources and Environmental Sciences in 2006.
Erin believes that we should enjoy the
places where we spend our time and outdoor
spaces are no exception. From backyards to
workplace courtyards to city parks, Erin is
passionate about designing landscapes that entice
people to live, work, and play in them.
Sarah Richards is a California licensed Landscape
Architect with over 10 years of professional
experience in the bay area. Having grown up in
California's Central Valley and studied at UC
Davis, Sarah has a deep interest in California's
natural and agricultural plant systems and has
been involved in garden-based learning
programs. Sarah loves the creative process and
the opportunity landscape architecture provides
for synthesizing many different disciplines, ideas,
and outcomes. With a strong background in all
phases of landscape design, Sarah is inspired by
the human enjoyment of and connection to the
built and natural outdoor environment.