As a San Diego native, Amelia is most inspired to work within the communities that shaped her vision for design and appreciation of the environment. Amelia's background and passion for public work has helped her knit together the inherent relationship between people and their environment. Her work includes a range of place-making projects from City parks to major corporate campus design. Amelia has served on the San Diego American Society of Landscape Architecture Executive Board, and as a mentor for the ACE Mentor Program of America.
Amelia became a Partner in 2022. She received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
With degrees in landscape architecture and urban planning, Brad’s problem solving approaches to site planning and design enable him to be an effective designer on a broad range of public and private sector projects. Of particular interest to Brad is managing a project from preliminary planning through site design and implementation. His focus is to create places that are pedestrian friendly, environmentally sensitive, and that fit into the larger neighborhood context.
Brad joined Spurlock in 2008 and became a Partner in 2016. Brad received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Iowa State State University, and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Illinois Urbana.
Erin joined Spurlock Landscape Architects in 2018 and became a Partner in 2022. She has worked as a landscape architect and lived in San Diego for over two decades working on many of the region's K-12 facilities, public parks, and corporate campuses. Erin’s passion for landscape architecture grew from her affinity for the outdoors and appreciation for how the built environment contributes to the aesthetic, environmental, and socio-economic experience of our daily lives. She enjoys the complexity and variety of the projects she manages and her designs strive to reflect a larger social and environmental context.
Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University.
Leigh is a Project Principal and Designer at Spurlock. She has broad expertise but has deep passion for designing parks and public gardens. A licensed landscape architect with an architecture background, Leigh brings over 25 years of professional expertise, technical rigor and sensitivity to the wide range of regional project conditions. Stimulated and inspired by collaboration and dialogue, Leigh’s communication and management skills and ability to embrace complexity in pursuit of creative and elegant solutions are integral to the success of her work.
Leigh joined Spurlock in 2004 and became a Partner in 2016. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Columbia University.
Andy Spurlock established the firm in 1988 to provide an innovative, site-conditioned approach to planning and landscape architectural design. Noted for its contextual sensitivity and innovative materiality, Andy has worked with many highly regarded artists and architects throughout his career, and his work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He brings a fresh vision to each project, examining the complexities – and possibilities – of the particular site and molding them into an original and responsive solution. His projects embrace scales ranging from private gardens to major planning studies. He enjoys the planning process through collaboration with communities and agencies to holistically integrate multiple projects for a successful vision.
Andy holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Michigan.
Adam joins our team from the Hoosier state where he spent five years beginning his career working on a host of public sector projects. From public park activation, city and county-wide strategic plans, and even large-scale transportation projects, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Adam is a Project Landscape Designer at Spurlock, providing graphic and technical project support on multiple projects.
Adam is a graduate of Ball State University Landscape Architecture program, where he earned his BLA in 2017.
Ania grew up in the Western Carpathian Mountains of Poland surrounded by pristine natural environment, mountain ranges, forests, creeks and wild life. Her love and respect of the natural environment motivated Ania to achieve Master Degrees in both Landscape Architecture and Horticulture.
Ania enjoys discovering the rich historical heritage of San Diego neighborhoods. She uses her wide knowledge of local climate, ecology, plant formations and ornamental plants specific to Southern California to produce detail-oriented and artful designs.
A Los Angeles native, Brianna has a deep connection to California's unique cultural and environmental landscape. While studying at Cal Poly Pomona, she developed a strong interest in environmental conservation and now approaches design through an ecological lens.
Brianna Joined Spurlock as Project Landscape Designer in Fall of 2024.
Working at the intersection of humanity and the environment, Chad is fascinated by Landscape Architecture’s ability to alter people’s everyday lives through the spaces around them. Embedded in that practice, he believes that this profession can be used a catalyst of social change, in creating spaces in the urban environment that not only add ecological value but economic and community enrichment for its users.
Chad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo.
With a background in interior architecture and landscape architecture, Corianne has developed a holistic approach and perspective towards design thinking and problem solving that seeks to sensitively merge the built environment with the natural world. She is most inspired by sociocultural landscape narratives and spatial experiences that encourage dialogue and expression.
Erin is a forward-thinking and innovative project manager, excelling in the environmental design field through impactful design and strategy implementation. With more than ten years of practicing landscape architecture, restoration, and planning, Erin has built an exceptional knowledge base and proven management capabilities.
Erin joined Spurlock in 2024 as an Associate. She received her Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University.
Since joining Spurlock in July 2022, Jing has enjoyed being involved in a variety of projects and developing her professional skills through a rigorous design process. Jing holds a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Pennsylvania.
Manman joined Spurlock in May 2021. She is a project landscape designer with experience supporting conceptual design and construction documentation. Passionate about creating aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces, she participates in projects of varying types and scales, including design-build competitions, public parks, mixed-use developments, and commercial landscapes. Manman believes that landscape transfers visions into reality, creating dynamic environments that enhance the quality of life for communities and users alike.
Mark Joins Spurlock Landscape Architects with 25 years of experience in the landscape architecture industry as a project manager and irrigation specialist. He has skills in all areas of landscape design, from concept plan development to construction documents and construction administration.
Mark earned his BS in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona in 2000. He then went on to receive his Masters in City Planning from San Diego State University in 2004.
Penny is the firm's Administrative Assistant. Trained as a commercial interior designer, she started even earlier as an architect’s assistant; holding the end of a measuring tape for her Dad who was an architect in New York City. She is the firm’s first face and she loves to acknowledge our clients with a friendly comment and a good laugh. She assists with billing, coordinates schedules, organizes travel and keeps the office well- supplied. She is involved with sustainability/recycling programs which fits right in with the whole purpose of a greener environment.
Rosemary’s passion for landscape architecture stems from her fascination with the stories landscapes tell. Having lived in Asia, she brings a global perspective and a deep appreciation for the outdoors to her roles as both designer and marketing coordinator.
She holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her capstone project, Design with Disturbance: A Framework for ‘Ōhi‘a Forest Resiliency, received the Hawai‘i ASLA Honor Award in 2023. Through her academic journey, she developed a passion for cartography and a strong commitment to the reciprocal responsibility of caring for the land—an ethos she integrates into her projects at Spurlock.
Since joining Spurlock in July 2022, Rylee has experienced various design approaches including an art to balancing form and function, and transforming sites based on their cultural and physical contexts. Rylee received his Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture with a Certificate of Environmental Studies from University of Wisconsin.
Samantha is passionate about engaging people with nature to benefit the physical and mental health of communities. Growing up as a San Diego local, the native canyon terrain was her playground, connecting deeply with the landscape at a young age. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design. Since joining the Spurlock team, her experience has ranged from as far off the grid as Anza Borrego State Park, to the expansive microclimates of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Regardless of the project type, the ethos to create an accessible environment where people can immerse themselves within nature remains. In her free time, you can find her exploring the San Diego Canyonland trails with her pup Rae, backpacking to remote destinations, or visiting a botanic garden practicing her photography.
Tessa’s design approach blends her background in art, graphic design, and community outreach. She strongly believes in creating safe, accessible, and beautiful public spaces that welcome both humans and wildlife. With a degree in Sustainability from San Diego State University and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona, she is excited to live and work in San Diego, enjoying its beaches, trails, and parks. In her free time, Tessa explores museums, experiments with different mediums such as painting, drawing, sewing, and woodworking, or unwinds with video games and sci-fi movies.
Tori joined Spurlock in January 2020 and is an Associate and Project Manager.
Tori graduated from the University of Oregon with an MLA in 2019. Prior to that, she graduated from Connecticut College with a degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Spanish. Her interest in landscape architecture ignited during an AmeriCorps internship in Jackson, WY, where she worked with the US Forest Service landscape architect to develop a summer camp curriculum about nature for underserved youth.
She is an eternal student of design and applies new ways of thinking and creativity to produce original solutions to ubiquitous site challenges. She thinks about integrating art, nature, and ecology into designs whenever possible. When she is not at work, you will find her spending time at Dog Beach (with her dog), at any and all ski resorts, and increasingly at the golf course.
Yuanchi believes quality landscape design shall respect local ecology and cultural history, and enhance economic and recreational value for the communities we serve. He believes landscape architecture is a significant component of responsible site development and that the design process serves to increase the function and health of a site while creating unique experiences for the user.