Awarded prestige Studio-MLA has recent and notable recognition including the 2024 ASLA/IFLA Global Impact Award for Puente Hills Landfill Park and the 2023 ASLA Landmark Award for Vista Hermosa Natural Park, signaling proven project quality and high visibility to potential clients.

Sustainability leadership The firm emphasizes advocacy by design to catalyze ecological and social change, integrating landscape architecture, urban design, and planning to create resilient, inclusive places, which aligns with clients prioritizing sustainability and community impact.

Established collaborations A track record of partnerships with prominent firms (such as Perkins & Will) and cross-disciplinary teams, plus a multinational mindset with a diverse staff, suggests readiness for joint ventures on large-scale, multi-stakeholder urban projects.

Strong market positioning Operating from Los Angeles and San Francisco with a 45-person diverse team and WBE/MBE/DBE/SBE certifications positions Studio-MLA as a credible, inclusive partner in public realm, campus, and city-scale projects seeking social equity and diverse supplier participation.

Growth and scope Revenue range of 25–50 million and a portfolio spanning master planning to intimate plazas indicates opportunities to upsell integrated design services, sustainability consulting, and ecological design specialties to governmental and large private sector clients.