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

Megan is a landscape architect with extensive international and domestic experience. She has managed a range of projects in the fields of urban planning, public parks, waterfront design, high-density housing, urban forestry, trails, cemeteries, public utilities, and community development.

She brings awareness and spirited creativity to projects striving to deliver positive results. Her design approach is to listen to the land and people, then incorporate the unique aspects of each site. Megan has a passion for hiking, nature observation, and mountain biking. She enjoys teaching people to care for the places they cherish for outdoor recreation and to protect the natural environment.

Projects of note:

Berkeley Tuolumne Camp
Southern California Veterans Cemetery
San Mateo Wastewater Treatment Plant
Stanford Old Winery
Presidio Theatre

 

Olivia received her B.A. from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and her Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has nearly a decade of experience in the industry and has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards. Olivia has led design teams on a wide range of projects and enjoys collaborating with other designers. She gravitates to urban environments for project inspiration and travels to various cities in her free time.

Jules Schaafsma brings many years of Graphic Design and Marketing experience to RHAA. Jules’ diverse experience set extends beyond Graphic Design. Her years of work in Interior Design/Staging, Real Estate Development, Architecture and Landscape Design lend to her ability to understand both market real estate and the broader design industry. Additionally, Jules has many years of merchandising experience in the Wellness, Spa, Hospitality and Natural/Gourmet Foods industries.

An avid learner, Jules strives to keep abreast of new trends in the marketplace. Her studies include graphic design, green building design, organic locavore agriculture, soil science, surveying & mapping, geology, natural resource management, and wellness/natural health care.  Jules’ wide array of knowledge brings a unique perspective that informs her design ethos and allows her to understand a broad range of industries.

Scotty received his B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University and a Certificate in Landscape Architecture from UCLA Extension. He has several years of environmental experience that includes being a SITES accredited professional. His work in landscape architecture has included targeted projects focusing on coastlines, green storm water infrastructure, drought-tolerant gardens and various aspects of climate change resilience. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, backpacking and theater.

Ana’s background is as diverse as it is expansive. After obtaining a M.S. in computer science, she became a software consultant, providing services to Fortune 100 financial institutions. She left a productive career to raise her children and later create a successful children’s clothing company before becoming RHAA’s project accountant.

A Renaissance woman and master of her crafts, Ana enjoys preparing gourmet meals and entertaining guests. Drawing from her love of art and beauty, she also works on commissioned portraits and landscapes.

 

Born and raised in San Francisco, Michael is drawn to the urban environment with an interest in understanding how people utilize the spaces around us. With a passion for cultural landscapes, Michael enjoys traveling to new places, interacting with the locals, and learning about people’s varied social and philosophical motivations, and how that influences the design of their environments. 

Since receiving his Bachelor’s of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona, Michael has been working on landscape projects in the SF Bay Area of varying types and scales, including residential and municipal gardens, residential estates, and playgrounds. When not working, Michael enjoys the simpler things in life, including finding new hiking trails and listening to podcasts.

Jennifer manages accounts payable and receivable for RHAA as well as other key accounting functions. She also helps to maintain records in the company database and assists in various additional tasks. She brings an extensive background in administrative work. In her free time, she likes to volunteer at her children’s school as well as create succulent plant arrangements.

Kossen Miller is a landscape designer with focused interest in complex cultural landscapes and the evolution of coastal places. He holds a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from LSU’s Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture; and a BA in Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. A lifelong passion for the ocean and surfing has led to international travel and work experiences that now serve to define and enrich his design endeavors.

Ming received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Master in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University. Her experience includes a wide range of projects, from private residences to urban villages to large scale hotels and resorts. Ming particularly enjoys planting design, with an interest in native plants and sensory gardens. She is currently drawn to commercial and public spaces. Her hobbies include skateboarding and playing bass guitar.

Rio studied both landscape architecture and film studies at University of California, Berkeley. They have worked closely with the Latinx community in Mexico focusing on agricultural research and healing and therapeutic landscape research. They are interested in designing for the human and non-human experiences alike. Their approach involves collaborating with communities and designing with intention and emotion in shaping the built landscape. In their free time, Rio also enjoys cooking, climbing, and spending time with friends and family.

Harriet received her Masters of Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. With an interest in ecology and urban systems, she became focused on the interaction between people and ecosystems. A graduate from the China Academy of Art as well, Harriet is exceptional at hand drawings and sketches, and she believes in the importance beautiful and understandable drawings to quickly communicate design and ideas.   

Parabar comes to RHAA with a diverse background in Financial Management. He was previously a Systems Manager at Vali Cooper and Associates, a Financial Manager at Stantec, and served as Controller for RHL Design Group, Inc. for nearly 20 years.

In addition to RHAA, Parabar does private consulting for Bay Area law, software and other firms, and is also an accomplished musician, having recorded and toured the USA, Canada and Europe with a number of well-known reggae, jazz, rock, Latin and funk artists. He continues to record and perform throughout the Bay Area on a part-time basis.

John brings a background in Integrative Biology to Landscape Architecture and an interest in urban and cultural landscapes that connect communities to their surroundings. He believes enduring and memorable public spaces emerge from the creative melding of a site’s ecology, its history, and the functional needs of the individuals using it.

He has a particular interest in the experiential qualities thoughtful planting design can elicit. In his free time, John can be found hiking through and photographing California’s diverse native plant communities or taking road trips to mid-century destinations. He is a licensed Landscape Architect, and is Bay Friendly Certified.

Projects of note:
Fresno Fulton Mall Rehabilitation
Burlingame Avenue
Davis Third Street
San Francisco Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment

Kendra’s passion lies in working with communities to create meaningful, beautiful spaces responsive to their needs and to the needs of the environment. She has experience managing a wide range of projects across scales including technology campuses, education, public spaces and playgrounds. Kendra’s rapport with clients, communities, consultants, and construction teams makes space for positive, collaborative, and creative engagement throughout the design and construction process.

Her understanding of environmental and social influences complements her sound construction knowledge, resulting in highly successful projects. Kendra believes that each project offers a unique opportunity to positively enhance our world and this concept drives every aspect of her work.

Nels comes from an accounting background with a love of technology and computers. He handles all technological and computing issues for the office as well as supporting the accounting operations of the business by processing merchandise invoices, making payments and resolving queries. In his free time, he enjoys working on his vehicles and spending time with his family.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Quinn was educated at Pacific Lutheran University and received their Master of Landscape Architecture from Cornell University. They have a strong interest in using light and sound in landscape architecture to create successful sensory-based landscapes. By blurring design concepts that would typically be used in parks and similar spaces, they are able to create immersive environments in locations that are more residential and industrial. They also enjoy portrait photography, focusing on people, plants, and landscapes.

Carmela grew up on Oahu, HI. and received her B.A. from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. She received her Master in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon. She gravitates towards projects that center around ecological design and cultural landscapes as well as community-led design.

Carmela enjoys creative work in design as she feels landscape architecture can connect people with the outdoors. She also appreciates the way in which design can both affirm and strengthen the culture and history of a place. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, climbing and sketching.

Urmila’s background spans diverse professional experience in landscape architecture and land planning, as well as a background in architecture. Her work encompasses a range of projects including the design and construction of several prominent corporate, academic, and healthcare campus developments in the Bay Area. Her dual training in architecture and landscape architecture has equipped her with a strong design sense and understanding of the built environment.

Her approach is distinguished by close attention to the individual experience of place and how experiential design can bridge more meaningful connections between individuals, communities, and landscapes. Having worked in India, Singapore and the United States, Urmila brings with her a great combination of understanding international design practices as well as excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

Kathy graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and practiced as a Registered Dietitian for many years. It was time for a change, and after working with a career coach, she decided to go back to school and earned two degrees: one in environmental landscaping, and the other in Landscape Architecture.

She is passionate about environmental issues, having been born and raised in California where protection of the environment is a relatively new concept. She is also passionate about developing alternative energy sources, nuclear energy and its waste and what to do about it, and the lack of water in California and the burden of an ever-increasing population.

Momo Chen studied landscape architecture at both Ohio State University and University of California, Berkeley. She also received a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology. Momo is interested in exploring various representation methods to lessen the barriers between the public eye and that of the designer. She is also keen to address social-environmental and historic problems in landscape architecture from a holistic approach.

Jose Miguel grew up in Chile but has lived in many different countries. He received both his B.A. in architecture and his Master in Landscape Architecture at The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He has worked on a range a projects including retail, industrial and commercial projects and enjoys focusing on energy efficient and low cost structures. He is continually learning new field-related software, particularly 3D technology. Jose Miguel seeks opportunities that improve the quality of life of both residents and cities in his landscape architecture work. In his free time he enjoys drawing, being in nature and has a life-long love of soccer.

Tanvi is a designer whose roots are in New Orleans, Louisiana and Mumbai, India. Her work projects have been diverse in nature, but she gravitates towards both community engagement and ecological restoration and regeneration. Educated at Tulane University, University of New Orleans and having received her Master of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University, Tanvi has worked on many projects that aim to serve diverse vulnerable populations. Additionally, she has experience in GIS and related research and analysis. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing near water, painting, and cooking.

Alyssa grew up in Berkeley, CA. and was educated at Knox College in Illinois and recently received their Master of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. Their thesis focused on the Little Manila community in Stockton, CA., where they had family ties.

Within landscape architecture their scope includes historic and cultural projects as well as public spaces. Alyssa is interested in the social impacts of projects including the ways landscape architecture affects everyday experiences. They also enjoy sketching, performing improv comedy, quilting, and exploring new places with their dog.