about us
Our Mission
Our Experience
Our Experience
Elevating people’s surroundings (both inside and out) with a seamless fusion of beauty and practicality, our commitment to exceptional design in thoughtfully curated spaces is unwavering. We are dedicated to meeting the distinctive needs and financial considerations of each client with precision and sophistication.
Our Experience
Our Experience
Our Experience
Since our establishment in 2010, our team of licensed, qualified and certified professionals has been on a mission to breathe life into your vision. We've got the know-how and the can-do spirit to reshape and reimagine the development and design of both indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring a personalized and exceptional user experience.
Our Services
Our Experience
Our Services
Explore the possibilities with our flexible hourly or contracted services, covering everything from land planning and landscape architecture, to interior refreshes and staging. We're here to turn your vision into reality. We bring the solutions, innovation and artistry you're searching for. Let's make your ideas come to life!
Meet our team
Sharon Dickson
Sharon Dickson
Sharon Dickson
Owner
Sharon has comprehensive expertise as a seasoned landscape architect and studio owner, proficiently overseeing and contributing to an array of project categories. Her woman-owned firm encompasses a spectrum of roles from conceptual visioning to final project culmination.
Infusing each project with a stylistic finesse, Sharon ensures t
Owner
Sharon has comprehensive expertise as a seasoned landscape architect and studio owner, proficiently overseeing and contributing to an array of project categories. Her woman-owned firm encompasses a spectrum of roles from conceptual visioning to final project culmination.
Infusing each project with a stylistic finesse, Sharon ensures that every design resonates with the site's context while maintaining superior quality standards. Her strategic approach consistently yields optimal outcomes, catering to the ever-changing requirements, and offering enduring appeal with each endeavor.
Jeff Torrens
Sharon Dickson
Sharon Dickson
Senior Project Manager
Bringing a wealth of expertise to every project, Jeff’s portfolio boasts hundreds of successful ventures across the Chicagoland region, each characterized by cost-effectiveness, marketability, and the creation of unforgettable spaces.
Jeff's skillset spans the spectrum of project types. Whether tackling compact infill
Senior Project Manager
Bringing a wealth of expertise to every project, Jeff’s portfolio boasts hundreds of successful ventures across the Chicagoland region, each characterized by cost-effectiveness, marketability, and the creation of unforgettable spaces.
Jeff's skillset spans the spectrum of project types. Whether tackling compact infill projects or orchestrating large-scale developments, he excels in finding solutions that balance functionality with aesthetics, while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing appeal.
Meghann Carpenter
Meghann Carpenter
Meghann Carpenter
Design Associate
Drawing upon her background in visual marketing and management, Meghann offers mindful space planning, curated color stories and thoughtful furniture and accessory selection, for both interior and exterior spaces. With her well-trained, design eye and her distinctive touch, Meghann infuses each project with a blend of magi
Design Associate
Drawing upon her background in visual marketing and management, Meghann offers mindful space planning, curated color stories and thoughtful furniture and accessory selection, for both interior and exterior spaces. With her well-trained, design eye and her distinctive touch, Meghann infuses each project with a blend of magic, vibrancy, talent and sophistication.
Meghann is a Certified Color Expert, a Qualified Redesign Specialist and a Qualified Staging Professional.
Karl Krogstad
Meghann Carpenter
Meghann Carpenter
Design Associate
Paired with his over 40 years of experience in private-practice, Karl brings a remarkable depth of expertise to our studio. As both a seasoned landscape architect and a certified arborist, Karl offers a unique blend of skills that enhance his ability to design thoughtful, sustainable spaces. His extensive knowledge encompa
Design Associate
Paired with his over 40 years of experience in private-practice, Karl brings a remarkable depth of expertise to our studio. As both a seasoned landscape architect and a certified arborist, Karl offers a unique blend of skills that enhance his ability to design thoughtful, sustainable spaces. His extensive knowledge encompasses a broad range of project types, with a particular focus on the home-building and senior housing markets. Karl's expertise extends beyond design, as he has provided valuable public testimony and served as an expert witness.