Effy is an experienced landscape architect with a background bridging planning and design. She brings a holistic mindset to each project, carefully considering context, ecology, and community at all scales. From early programming and conceptual design to construction documentation, Effy is hands-on throughout every phase of project development and is especially adept at uncovering site-specific opportunities that enhance both function and experience.

Effy’s passion for landscape architecture stems from her childhood in Southern China, where narrow “cold alleys” and rooftop gardens revealed how thoughtfully designed urban spaces could shape daily life and connect people to nature. Those early experiences sparked a deep appreciation for the interplay between built form and natural systems—an interest that has grown into a lifelong commitment to creating spaces that feel personal, intimate, and ecologically responsive.

At home, Effy’s passion for landscape extends into her own yard, where she’s transformed each corner into something uniquely restorative—from a productive vegetable garden and orchard to a woodland escape. It’s a reflection of how she lives her values daily, and a reminder of the physical and mental nourishment found through an active relationship with the land.