Jimmy Chan is passionate about community rooted transformation of public spaces. A design leader and collaborator with technical know-how, Jimmy’s experience spans a broad range of public and private work including urban spaces, parks, healthcare, academic, workplaces, and housing. He has participated on projects of all scales from small interventions to full campus renovations and National Parks, including master plan and design guideline development.

Jimmy enjoys partnering with people: communities, stakeholders, agencies, and design partners in the creation of contextual and meaningful places. He has brought to each of his projects a comprehensive range of skills and abilities including design, project management, construction documentation, and construction administration and support. Jimmy serves on the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Design Advisory Committee, and volunteers his time with various youth non profits in the East Bay.

Projects of note:
BART Lake Merritt Plaza
Oakland Madison Square Park Visioning
San Francisco Salesforce Tower | Transbay Center
San Francisco Hunters Point Shoreline
Meta Dumbarton Campus
South Lake Tahoe Lakeview Commons Waterfront

As a Principal in the firm, Manuela King has been instrumental in the design of a wide variety of high-profile projects. These include urban design and planning, park and recreation planning, residential design, and commercial and professional facilities. Her interests include the relationship between art, architecture, landscape architecture and contemporary urban design. She is a strong advocate of sustainable design in all her projects.

Over her time with the firm, her work has expanded to include many international projects, including work in Chile, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, Korea, the Philippines, China, Australia and Japan. Manuela currently serves the Union Square Business Improvement District as an Advisory Committee Chair on Streetscapes and Public Realm. She is a LEED AP.

Projects of Note:
San Francisco Chinatown Central Subway
Sonoma Academy
San Francisco Panhandle Playground
San Francisco Union Square 
Half Moon Bay Library
VA Palo Alto Landscape Master Plan

Nathan brings a focus on the integration of ecology and infrastructure with the design of landscapes. Nathan is particularly interested in creating people-friendly spaces that evoke the site’s history and reveal ecology and natural process. He believes in a collaborative approach, seeking creative solutions that realize the opportunities and needs of the site, client, and community. 

Nathan has worked on a variety of projects incuding large scale master planning, streetscapes, storm water management, and civic / academic institutions. He is currently leading the design of a large technology campus. In addition to guiding the firm, Nathan also teaches a professional practice class at UC Berkeley. He is a LEED AP.

Select projects of note: 
San Francisco Hunters Point Shoreline 
San Francisco Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment
San Francisco Salesforce Tower | Transbay Center
City of Davis Third Street Improvements

 

 

Barbara Lundburg is highly qualified in all aspects of landscape architecture, from large-scale environmental studies to urban design, park master plans and community and campus development. Her design work is typified by intimate detail, powerful contextual linkages, and expert use of specially selected plant materials.

Barbara combines a sense of artistry and appreciation for personal expression, in all its forms, with her passion for gardening. Her work responds to the environment while also being informed by cultural, historical and architectural references. The sensitivity extends to her collaborative approach to design. Barbara is a LEED AP.

With education and professional experience in both landscape architecture and construction, James has a broad range of skills for managing projects of varying nature and scale. James has worked on numerous streetscape and urban design projects. His understanding of project design and construction process from inception to completion is a valuable asset to managing a successful project.

James has over twenty-five years of experience, contributing to his expertise in the “buildability” of projects. This knowledge helps James contribute significantly to the design and implementation process.

Projects of note:
Auburn School Park Preserve
Burlingame Avenue
Fresno Fulton Mall Rehabilitation
McKelvey Park

Doug brings leadership experience in parks, urban design, and historic landscapes. His vision and creativity have resulted in significant projects in Yosemite National Park, the Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, and other iconic and sensitive places.

He brings particular expertise in historic landscapes, national park projects, and projects involving extensive community involvement. He develops a collaborative relationship with clients that results in responsive designs. His passions include art, history, and landscapes, which he regularly integrates into his work.

Projects of Note:
Fresno Fulton Mall Rehabilitation
Andy's Unity Park
Yosemite Glacier Point Rehabilitation
Yosemite Curry Village
Village Valley Visitors Center
Golden Gate Park Master Plan