Designing landscapes that transform possibilities into realities.
We believe that collaboration ensures that the outcome is greater than the sum of its parts. We are committed to listening to and valuing the ideas, skills, talents and workmanship of all stakeholders in a project: owners, builders, designers, contractors, skilled craftspeople.
We believe that communication must be effective, timely, consistent, honest and transparent. We are committed to keeping the lines of communication open with clients, projects partners, and stakeholders and to always follow through on our commitments.
We believe that to create the best possible design, we must take into account first, the clients’ needs and wishes, and then the aesthetic, functional, practical and horticultural requirements for each space.
Julia Baker
COO, Principal Business Manager Julia Baker has over 30 years of experience in the field of landscape architecture practice management. From initial consultation with clients, to communication, to cost management, to completion, Julia excels at paying attention to details and keeping everyone involved informed and the design and implementation process moving forward.
Julia is a dedicated volunteer in the Nashville community and for years she has joined her energies with organizations that are making a meaningful difference and impact in the Middle Tennessee community. She will start her second term as The President of Nashville Cable, the first and oldest premier women’s professional development and networking organization in Nashville. Julia was inducted into the Nashville Business Journal's Women of Influence Class of 2024 and was a graduate in the 2021 class of Leadership Middle Tennessee. She has also served on the boards of The Women’s Political Collaborative, All About Women, Nashville Children’s Theater, Dismas House - Nashville, and The Breakfast Club of Nashville.
“I believe that the key to a successful relationship with clients is all about clear and honest communication.”
Originally from New Orleans, Julia and her husband Gordon live in Nashville and have four children and 12 grandchildren.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Psychology from Belmont University.
Mamie Finch
Principal Landscape Architect, RLAMamie Finch has worked in the landscape architecture field for over 13 years, with projects of all sizes and styles. Mamie has experience working with clients with a multitude of project needs, timelines, budgets and priorities. Mamie brings her skills of organization and project management to the forefront of each project.
While working through the design process, Mamie focuses on maintaining efficiency, bringing all the moving parts of a project together for the client and the overall project team at large, while still keeping the creative aspect of each design unique. Mamie prides herself on blending both her own aesthetics with the wants and desires of the clients.
“I believe that listening to all ideas and drawing on the strengths of each stakeholder in a project, always brings the best outcome.”
Originally from Memphis, Mamie and her husband Dylan live in Nashville with their daughter.
Mamie holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia (2011).
Ed Tessier
Principal Landscape Architect, RLAEd Tessier has over 30 years of experience in the field of landscape with projects that have varied from industrial park development and golf course construction, to residential garden and site design. Ed specializes in large overall master planning scales that create a vision, and then implementing that vision all the way to the smallest gate hinge detail and planting design.
Drawing on his background in design, engineering and landscape architecture, Ed thrives in navigating the design process of complex sites, as well as the collaborative process of working with builders, engineers, designers and owners.
“I believe that the keys to a successful project are basing design on fundamentals but not being afraid to go outside the box.”
Originally from Vermont, Ed and his wife Carrie live in Nashville with their two children.
Ed holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1994) and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (2002).
