Surfacedesign, Inc.

Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

Surfacedesign, Inc. is a landscape architecture and design firm based in San Francisco, California, that emphasizes creating strong connections between built spaces and the natural environment. The practice prioritizes understanding a site and its users, asking novel questions, and crafting landscapes that feel rugged, contemporary, and well considered, with projects ranging from residential gardens to public parks, urban plazas, waterfronts, wineries, and hospitality spaces. Recognized for its work in landscape architecture, the firm seeks to engage people with outdoor environments by focusing on context and imaginative potential rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. The firm has received national design recognition, including a Cooper Hewitt award in 2017, and has published a monograph detailing its body of work. 

Surfacedesign operates within the architecture and planning sector, positioning itself as a practitioner that integrates landscape and urban experiences to address site-specific needs. Its portfolio indicates involvement in diverse scales and settings, from private residences to public and commercial spaces, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to outdoor design. A recent notable development includes receiving the 2020 American Architecture Award for work at Auckland International Airport, illustrating continued project execution and recognition within its field.

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