Led by Stephanie Landregan, Director of UCLA Extension’s Landscape Architecture Program, the evening’s conversation will explore working within our unique climate to create lush, water-wise outdoor spaces. Four leaders in the field – David Godshall of Terremoto, Wade Graham of Wade Graham Design, Mary Sager McFadden of Pamela Burton & Company, and Juan Ospina of Hoffman & Ospina – will speak to the creation of spaces that delight the senses and have sustainability at their core. From strategies for erosion control to using water to create cooler temperatures in projects, guests will hear from these experts about their design philosophies, working methods, and lessons learned from experience.
Our conversation will be held at La Kretz Garden Pavilion, adjacent to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, which guests may enjoy till its 6pm closing time.
Two AIA HSW Credits Eligible, Two ASLA PDH Credits Eligible.
Panelists:
Mary Sager McFadden is a principal and registered landscape architect at Pamela Burton & Company with 38 years of professional experience in both the architectural and landscape architectural fields. Mary’s careful site analysis, attention to detail, and innovative design work contribute to the creation of beautiful and authentic places. She oversees a wide variety of projects, including residential estates, healthcare campuses, public parks and institutional master plans.
Jenny Jones is a principal in Terremoto’s Los Angeles office. Her work is rooted in ecology, localization, field work, and community. In addition to many residential projects throughout California, Jenny has led several schoolyard greening projects, both private and public. Her favorite projects are ones involving regenerative solutions, material reuse, ecological restoration, and collaborating with community and local tribes. Jenny co-founded Test Plot, an ongoing experiment in stewardship of public landscapes, and has led the Elysian Park Test Plots for 6 years, working closely with community members to restore native ecosystems in the park. Jenny also co-leads the Land & Labor internal working group at Terremoto, which seeks to bring more visibility and equity to landscape labor and maintenance within the profession and greater culture.
Jenny studied Environmental Science and Theory as an undergraduate at the University of Virginia. She taught middle school science for a few years before returning to UVA for a dual master’s in Landscape Architecture and Urban & Environmental Planning. She has been gardening and designing gardens for 13 years now in California, and views gardens as the answer to almost every problem.
Juan Camilo Ospina Londoño is based in Hoffman & Ospina’s California, Texas, and New York offices. He is a principal landscape architect known for exceptional outdoor environments for high-end residences and estates. With over 25 years of experience in landscape architecture, construction management, and estate design, Juan leads projects from concept through completion, ensuring that artistic vision is seamlessly translated into buildable reality. Beyond his professional practice, Juan is committed to community engagement, teaching art and martial arts to underserved youth and mentoring the next generation of designers.
Wade Graham is a historian, journalist, and landscape designer based in Los Angeles. He has three decades of experience designing gardens throughout California. He is the author of numerous books including Dream Cities: Seven Urban Ideas That Shape the World, a global history of visionary urbanism (HarperCollins, 2016), and Braided Waters: Environment and Society in Molokai, Hawaii, an environmental history of Hawaii (University of California Press, 2018).
Moderator:
Stephanie Landregan, FASLA, is an award-winning landscape architect and the Director for the Landscape Architecture Program and the Horticulture & Gardening Program at UCLA Extension. In her previous role as Chief Landscape Architect for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Stephanie designed public access to open space in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Her native plant gardens have been featured on the Theodore Payne Tour. Stephanie has also worked passionately with legislators on ordinances that impact landscape: including tree code, fire code, low impact development, and water conservation.
ICAA Members: Free, membership verified.
Current UCLA Students: Free, valid student ID required.
Non-Members: $30
Thank you to Picture Perfect Construction & DSI for your sponsorship of this event.
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr Los Angeles 90095
David Godshall, Juan Ospina, Mary Sager McFadden, Stephanie Landregan, Wade Graham