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Sasaki’s Denver Studio Finds a New Home
The growing office is now based in the historic Kittredge Building
A Renewed Commitment: Sasaki’s 2026 Sustainability Action Plan
Refreshing the firm’s 2019 Sustainability Action Plan to advance a Zero Carbon future
Sasaki at the ASLA 2026 National Conference
Fairways and Runways: The Next Great Public Lands
Transforming vast, single-use landscapes into resilient, community-first public spaces for the next century
Huangshi Bay Coastal Park Master Plan Receives 2026 ASLA Award
Huangshi Bay Coastal Master Plan was selected for an Honor Award in the Analysis & Planning category
Strengthening Pipelines for Student Success: Health Sciences Campus Design
Across the United States, growing shortages of healthcare workers are placing acute strain on urban and rural communities alike.
Boston Children’s Museum Resiliency Planning and Implementation
Boston, MA
Policy Permission Does Not Equal Delivery: Bridging the Gap in Transit-Oriented Development
The path to implementing TOD aligns urban design, market feasibility, and community engagement to deliver the housing our communities desperately need.
Thinking Beyond Codes: Accessible Design with Alexa Vaughn
Alexa believes in designing inclusive campuses and landscapes that go far beyond meeting ADA codes. She approaches design as an act of creating joy, not just compliance.
2026 World Landscape Architecture Awards Recognizes Seven Sasaki Projects
Awarded projects include Panlong Tiandi, Xinyang University, Lim Chu Kang, and Chaobai River Basin.
From Commitment to Action: Green Day 2026
This year, Sasaki gathered to define the goals, metrics, and workflows to support our Sustainability Action Plan.
Pride at Sasaki: Celebrating All the Colors of Design
Teams from Sasaki offices nationwide celebrated Pride Month with community-building events, cultural programming, and local outreach.
Rob Sugar Appointed Associate Principal
TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey Innovation District Recognized by 2026 AIA Regional & Urban Design Awards
Sasaki is proud to be recognized by the 2026 AIA Regional & Urban Design Awards
Meet the 2026 Sasaki Summer Interns
Eleven interns joined Sasaki from six countries and seven disciplines
Creating Space from Within: The Art of Campus Reinvention
Sasaki is working with colleges and universities on data-driven reuse of existing resources.
University Circle Master Plan
Cleveland, Ohio
Building the Future of Copley Square
A critical piece of Boston’s open space network, the park’s revitalization ensures its longevity.
Anchoring Chinatown’s Edges: Community-Led Design with ponnapa prakkamakul
Landscape architect ponnapa prakkamakul (gift) reflects on the public engagement process for Reggie Wong Memorial Park and Phillips Square—two important sites within Boston’s Chinatown.
Three Sasaki Projects recognized by 2026 SCUP Excellence Awards
Awarded projects include Rice University Campus Framework Plan, Baylor University Memorial to Enslaved Persons, and University of Pittsburgh Campus Master Plan.
Bates College Stoddard Fitness and Well-Being Center
Lewiston, ME
Dispatches from LABash 2026: Sketching as Cross-Pollination
SharkNinja Creative Design Hub in New York City
New York, NY
Get to Know Philip: Principal and Landscape Architect
TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub
Monterrey, Mexico
Performance-Driven Design at Princeton University
How the Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse at Princeton Balances World-Class Athletics with Sustainable Design
Policy in Practice: Expanding Housing in West Hollywood
Leading an integrated residential planning process to help WeHo build a more sustainable housing future
Sasaki Appoints Two Practitioners to Associate Principals
A Decade of Transformation: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey’s Urban Regeneration
How a context-driven master plan created new opportunities for one of Mexico’s largest universities and its neighbors.
Michael Grove Appointed to the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
Michael Grove's term began January 1, 2026.
Sasaki’s Pingshan River Blueway Wins Holcim Foundation Award for Sustainable Landscape Design
Sasaki has been honored with a 2025 Holcim Foundation Award for its visionary Pingshan River Blueway Landscape project.
A New Home in LA’s Arts District
Sasaki's new studio positions us at the heart of the city's creative community as we expand our work across the region.
Designing for the Evolving Public Garden
Modern botanical institutions and public gardens balance conservation, education, and community, demanding new approaches to design.
Margit Liander on Thinking Big and Small
Across civic and educational sectors, Margit partners with communities to identify the forces that build resilience and connection.
Bridging the Gap Between Academic Research and Integrated Practice at the 2025 Venice Biennale
Mary Anne Ocampo and Cale Wagner present BeLieving in the Mountains at the biannual exhibition
Lawrenceville School Tsai Field House Recognized by 2025 AIA New England Architecture Awards
The jury praised the Tsai Field House for its sophisticated yet playful use of form and space, expressed through undulating rooflines, elegantly curved ceilings, and a material palette of exceptional quality.
A Celebration of Civic Life in Roxbury: Looking Back on a Decade of the Bolling Building
Sasaki at the ASLA 2025 National Conference
Heading to New Orleans for the American Society of Landscape Architects' annual conference? See where you can connect with Sasaki's landscape architects and ecologists.
Sasaki Selected to Help Rebuild Asheville Parks and Greenways after Helene
Daniel Church: On the Potential and Power of Downtowns
For Daniel Church, successful downtowns are critical to building more sustainable, vibrant futures for our cities and communities.
Dashi Recognized by Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation by Design Awards
A Sasaki-designed digital platform is a finalist in the Data Design category
2025 ASLA National Awards Honors Two Sasaki Projects
Six Sasaki Projects Shortlisted by the 2025 PLAN Awards
Six Sasaki projects were shortlisted in the international competition that recognizes design excellence in the fields of architecture, landscape, interior design, and urban planning.
TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey Expedition Building
Monterrey, Mexico
Aeshna Prasad: Connecting Ecology, Policy, and Place
Urban designer Aeshna Prasad combines ecological thinking and community engagement to design resilient urban solutions across three continents.
Emily Parris: Elevating the Athletic Arena
Architect Emily Parris leverages her love of sports and competition to design state-of-the-art facilities for athletics and recreation.
Campus Solutions: Planning for Design in a Changing Education Landscape
At Sasaki, thoughtful design from K-12 to higher education aligns physical space with mission-driven investment.
West Village Streetscape Master Plan
West Village, New York, NY
Evolving the Role of Community in Planning
After presenting at the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, urban designer Sudeshna Su and planner Felicia Jiang examine how to bridge perspectives and bring more voices to the table.
A Roadmap for Campus Decarbonization
Merging campus planning with decarbonization expertise, Sasaki works with higher education institutions to create tailored roadmaps for achieving carbon neutrality.
Pride at Sasaki: Celebrating Diversity, Community & Identity
Throughout June, Sasakians took time to connect and celebrate with community-building events, cultural programming, and local outreach.
Felicia Jiang: Championing Community-Centered Planning
Working across scales and sectors, planner Felicia Jiang is committed to authentically engaging residents in shaping their built environment.
Meet the 2025 Sasaki Summer Interns
Sasaki welcomes nine new interns to the Boston office
Designing for Resilience: Embracing Water in Architecture
Sasaki Associate Principal and Designer Marta Guerra-Pastrián explores how thoughtful design can embrace water as a collaborator in building more resilient communities.
Modernist Icons: Rethinking Midcentury Architecture for the Future
Chaobai River Basin Regeneration Plan
Tianjin, China
From Runway to Greenway: How Santa Monica is Co-Creating its Airport’s Future
By using multiple modes of outreach, Santa Monica's airport conversion project shows how innovative community engagement can help shape a shared vision centered on a “Great Park.”
Sasaki Completes Master Plan for Arboretum San Antonio
Designing Discovery: Ashley Pelletier on Building Culture & Community Through Shared Landscapes
Ashley explores the intersection of art, history and people in landscape architecture through personal memory and a sense of discovery.
Small Cities, Big Impact
Three Sasaki Projects recognized by 2025 SCUP Excellence Awards
Tanvi Sharma on Transforming Challenges into Sustainable Solutions
Tanvi Sharma's journey from architecture to urban and campus planning reveals how a single transformative experience can reshape a professional trajectory.
Copley Square Park
Boston, MA
From Paper to Place: How Sketching Shapes Landscape Architecture
Sketching serves as a powerful conduit between thought and form; it also offers landscape architects a unique medium for exploration and clarity.
Princeton University Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse
West Windsor Township, NJ
Sasaki Celebrates Two New Associate Principals
Emily Parris and Ian Scherling join Sasaki's leadership group
Sasaki Selected to Develop Comprehensive Plan for Downtown Baton Rouge
Sasaki has been selected by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) and local civic leaders to lead Plan Baton Rouge III for the capital city of Louisiana.
Marta Guerra-Pastrián: Designing Spaces That Inspire Connection and Curiosity
Marta shares her process of shaping spaces that balance context, innovation, and community needs.
Downtown Wichita Selects Sasaki as Project Partner for Downtown Action Plan
Sasaki will work with Downtown Wichita on the 2035 Action Plan.
The Frederick Gunn School Tisch Center for Innovation and Active Citizenship
Washington, CT
Boston’s Waterfront Legacy: From Pollution to Paradise
Sasaki’s Research Process Featured in Landscape Journal
Sasaki's work on The Ellinikon Park is featured on the cover of the new Landscape Journal.
Partner Spotlight: Sasaki
D1.ticker featured Sasaki architect Emily Parris, AIA and our work at Brown University and Cornell University on two new fieldhouse facilities! 🏑
Sasaki Los Angeles
With projects from Santa Monica to West Hollywood, our team is committed to human-centered design across Los Angeles and region.
Designing Practice: Allyson Mendenhall on Empowering Great Teams & Design
Explore how Sasaki’s new Chief Practice Resources Officer (CPRO) Allyson Mendenhall bridges the worlds of design practice and operations.
Remediation as Reinvention
How can a neglected landscape act as a foundation for building stronger, healthier communities?
Sustainability Stories at 110 Chauncy
Reflections on our commitment to sustainability throughout the design of our new downtown Boston studio
Learning by Design: The Interplay Between Teaching and Practice in Architecture
Jerolim believes the role of an architect is no longer confined to drafting plans or overseeing construction. It extends to being an educator, a mentor, and a facilitator of dialogues that shape the built environment in profound ways.
Roundtable Design: Creating Inclusive Space at Independent Schools
The Lawrenceville School’s Tsai Commons and Field House builds on the premise that all students belong and all perspectives are welcome. Vinicius Gorgati and Marta Guerra-Pastrián open up about its design process.
Building Los Angeles: Ian Dickenson on Housing, Teaching, and Practicing Architecture with a Social Focus
Sasaki Associate Principal and architect Ian Dickenson built a career on integrated design and rethinking urban life. To him, the best designs can be found in the spaces in-between.
Leading with Design: Sasaki Expands to Los Angeles
Sasaki has opened its new Los Angeles studio with projects from the Port of Los Angeles to West Hollywood.
Between Two Buildings: Summer Urbanism
To preserve the vitality of the public realm and protect the wellbeing of their residents, cities with warm summers or year-round climates need to plan for extreme heat, just as those on oceans must plan for rising sea levels.
Caitlyn Clauson Appointed President of Sasaki
Planner and principal Caitlyn Clauson has been appointed as Sasaki’s new President. Clauson brings a depth of experience in design leadership and strategic vision to her new role.
Designer Spotlight: Liwei Shen on her role models and the big picture
Liwei Shen reflects on the women who have inspired her on her path to landscape architecture and gives advice to entry level designers.
Communicating Landscape Complexity with Comics and Chunks
Allyson Mendenhall writes about how Sasaki’s designers spur climate action by communicating complex information, envisioning possibilities, convening jurisdictions, and engaging stakeholders visually.
Engineering a Sustainable Plaza for Boston City Hall
Boston City Hall Plaza is not only a notable civic space but also a case study for solving complex civil engineering challenges in a dense urban environment.
Anna Cawrse Joins Sasaki’s Board of Directors as Practice Group Chair
Landscape architect and co-director of Sasaki’s Denver office, principal Anna Cawrse recently joined the firm’s Board of Directors. She is the first woman to serve as Chair of Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Ecology.
Beyond the Games: Designing for the Olympics with Community in Mind
With the Paris 2024 Summer Games underway, we’re taking stock of our Olympic legacy.
Designer Spotlight: Sinead Gallivan on Campus, Context, and Making Room at the Table
For Sasaki planner Sinead Gallivan, a firsthand understanding of the client's perspective and a deep investment in place create vibrant campus environments.
Huangshi Bay Coastal Park Master Plan
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
OUTSIDE(in): Landscape, Architecture, and the In-Between
The alchemy of landscape and architecture in Hideo Sasaki's early corporate campuses
Frozen in Time? State Capitols as Mediums for Modern Life
Capitols are more than symbols of democracy; they provide functional civic space. Capitol campuses should not be frozen in time, but rather should evolve to meet society's needs.
WLA Designer Spotlight: Philip Dugdale on Thinking Across Scales
Philip's passion for the built environment began in his youth, laying the groundwork for a career in realizing public spaces.
TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey Expedition Building
Monterrey, Mexico
Let Trees Connect
Good urban forestry means not only understanding the needs of a specific tree species, but also respecting the complex relationships between those trees and their planting communities.
Meet the 2024 Sasaki Summer Interns
Sasaki welcomes seven new interns to the Boston office
Designer Spotlight: Rob Sugar Explores the Intersection of Campus Planning and Design
With a depth of experience as a planner and architect for campuses across the nation, Rob Sugar believes the best designs are rooted in place.
Florida Children’s Museum and Bonnet Springs Park CafĂ©
What does it mean to design a space for the curious mind of a child?
Tsai Field House Phase Two Opens with a Warm Welcome at The Lawrenceville School
With its final phase complete, the Tsai Field House and Commons has become a new campus hub for the Lawrenceville School, and a gateway to its athletics facilities.
Evansville Region Embraces the Ohio River in Sasaki’s final planning report
Sasaki's final report for the Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plan was unveiled on May 21.
Sasaki to Lead Planning for New San Antonio Arboretum in South Texas
Integrated design firm Sasaki has been selected to lead the planning for the new Arboretum San Antonio in Texas.
Reconnecting Communities: Neighborhood Projects Receive Nationwide Funding
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grants represent a funding opportunity for cities that are looking to undergo a just transition to a greener, more prosperous, and more equitable future.
Designer Spotlight: Surbhi Agrawal Explores How Planning and Data Shape Digital Equity
Data Analyst & Urban Planner Surbhi Agrawal has built a career in urban innovation and equitable access. In turn, she’s shaping the future of how we connect and come together.
More Than Meets the Eye: Transforming A Former Brownfield into Bonnet Springs Park
In this Parks & Recreation Magazine feature, thoughtful design and remediation turn an unloved urban site into a vibrant community asset at Bonnet Springs Park.
Sasaki’s Lake Monona Waterfront Park Wins Final Approval in Madison
Sasaki’s plan sets the stage for park space, amenities, pedestrian infrastructure, and ecological restoration
Enabling Synergies: Integrating Ecology with Landscape Architecture in Design Practice
What is the ecologist's trajectory in the design world?
The Unassigned Desk Advantage: Lessons Learned in Right-Sizing the Office
As companies adapt to changing ways of working, Sasaki used the design of our own Boston studio to test out techniques for right-sizing and flexibility, including unassigned seating
The Lawrenceville School Tsai Commons and Field House
Architizer's project of the day on April 9, 2024
Sasaki to Lead Comprehensive Plan for Taliesin West World Heritage Site
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation selected Sasaki to envision the future for Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona, through a new Comprehensive Plan.