who we are
creo: latin ("to create, grow, make, and give existence")
We have embraced a different approach towards building a landscape architecture firm. We are a nimble team of progressive-thinking, collaborative designers, who are building our practice with a bottom up approach. We believe that everyone should have a voice in our studio. Most importantly, we are creating a culture of fun!
Our studio culture is one where staff have room to grow, ownership in the design process is emphasized, and staff are encouraged to take on opportunities for learning and growth. Our design process is charette based and encourages ideas to flow freely. We believe everyone has something to bring to the table. We value collaboration, and we enjoy working together to find unique solutions for our clients.
our values:
good design: Our design approach is rooted in modern design principles and reflects the history and natural character of each site. We continually seek out ways to evolve our designs by exploring new materials, forms and installation methods in the hopes of creating spaces that feel unique.
environmental focus: Designing for the benefit of the environment is inherent in what we do. Our love for the natural world is reflected in the sustainable and ecological design decisions we make with an emphasis on low water use planting, thoughtful stormwater solutions, and permeable materials that allow landscapes to breathe.
having fun: Through all of our work, we prioritize fun. We want to create fun places for people to gather and have a sense of well-being. We want to ensure that our team members and clients have fun with us along the way.
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Todd Lansing
Principal, Co-founder, PLA
Years of experience: 24+
As one of the founders of Creo, Todd’s creativity and vision help propel the firm. His passion is for designing enjoyable outdoor spaces through a collaborative process. He utilizes his design abilities and strong communication skills to work with teammates and help clients fulfill their visions.
todd@creolandarch.com
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Scott Mulholland
Principal, Co-founder, PLA, LEED AP
Years of experience: 23+
As a founding member of Creo, Scott serves as Principal-in-Charge on projects across market sectors. As a generalist landscape architect, he delivers a strong design vision while also managing the progression of each project to exceed client expectations. His leadership style is easygoing but detailed, team-oriented and he prioritizes fun.
scott@creolandarch.com
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Hannah Levy
Senior Associate, Project Manager, PLA
Years of experience: 11+
Hannah is an experienced project manager who enjoys working across project types and project phases to create integrated and thoughtful designs. Her work is defined by her passion for landscape architecture, her attention to detail, and her ability to work across scales.
hannah@creolandarch.com
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Sean Henderson
Senior Associate
Years of experience: 15+
A talented landscape designer, Sean has contributed to Creo’s growth by leading various projects through conceptual design, project coordination and construction detailing and implementation. He has managed dozens of constructed projects across project typologies and across the Bay Area.
sean@creolandarch.com
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Abby Davidian
Senior Designer, PLA
Years of Experience: 15+
Abby is dedicated to understanding the natural and built forces that influence a site before beginning each project. She enjoys collaborating with others to transform the landscape while striving to improve environmental and community health.
abby@creolandarch.com
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Raymond Papa
Project Manager
Years of experience: 10+
Raymond is a skilled designer with a passion for creating captivating outdoor spaces. With a strong background in 3D rendering, project management, and construction administration. he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work. Ray enjoys pushing the boundaries of landscape architecture with the goal of leaving a lasting impact on the spaces he designs. His dedication to creating sustainable, visually stunning environments sets him apart as a talented and innovative designer in the field.
ray@creolandarch.com
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Alex Croft
Senior Designer
Years of experience: 5+
As a senior designer, Alex is a skilled collaborator and team member, passionate about the impactful creation of meaningful spaces. Through thoughtful design principles, Alex’s values place a strong emphasis on the intersection of sustaining productive ecological systems, enhancing the quality of life within our communities, both socially and economically, and driving a stronger relationship between people and place. Alex has several years of experience in contributing to a variety of projects, phases, and scales, including involvement in the development and modernization of K-12 public schools and college campuses in both Sacramento County and the Northern California region.
alex@creolandarch.com
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Haoyue Wu
Designer
Years of experience: 3+
As a passionate designer, Haoyue is fascinated by the way the landscape enriches and interacts with the community, and the way design, material, ecology, and function can layer to create a memorable space. With strong representation skills through different software, she stands as a pivotal contributor within the team. Her previous experience ranges from small urban rooftops to large regional parks in both the Washington metropolitan area and China.
haoyue@creolandarch.com
