Our Ethos

EPTDESIGN is a group of diverse personalities working together to make places that enrich communities and lives. We thrive when collaborating with forward-thinking people and organizations. Building on each other’s strengths and differences, we believe our eclectic perspectives give heart and soul to the places we make.

We aim to balance art, ecological integrity and technical expertise to make environments that are meaningful, well-crafted and enduring. Our design teams seek solutions that resonate with the cultural, natural and historic contexts of the places we work … solutions that are so right they feel meant to be.

Our Story

Our roots are in Southern California, where an explosion of growth in the second half of the 20th century began our fifty years of place-making. This dynamic and phenomenal environment is fertile soil for design inspiration and innovation.

Since 1962 we have provided a high level of design and service for campuses, municipalities, homeowners, organizations and developers. Curiosity drives us forward as time shapes our experiences and understanding. As our practice evolves from an era of “better living through engineering” to one of holistic design we maintain the core beliefs of our founding partners: to foster a familial studio culture and to engage the world outside.

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Consulting

Real Estate

Architecture

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EPTDESIGN's headquarters in Pasadena, CA, United States

The Santa Barbara office likely supports project management and client relations with a focus on regional development initiatives.

Santa Barbara

Matt Lysne

Mark Reid

Daniella Moncayo

Eric Haley

The Project Management team at EPTDESIGN is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of design projects. They coordinate between clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure projects align with the ethos of enriching communities and balancing art, ecological integrity, and technical expertise. By managing timelines, budgets, and resources, they ensure that each project is well-crafted, meaningful, and reflects the cultural, natural, and historic contexts of the place.

Project Management

The Associates Team at EPTDESIGN collaborates to develop and implement landscape architecture and design solutions that integrate art, ecological integrity, and technical expertise. This team of associates and senior associates brings diverse perspectives and skillsets to ensure that each project is meaningful, well-crafted, and resonates with the cultural, natural, and historic contexts of the places they work. Their work spans across various sectors, including campuses, municipalities, and residential projects, all while maintaining the core values of fostering a familial studio culture and holistic design.

Associates Team

The Leadership Team at EPTDESIGN is responsible for steering the strategic direction of the company, fostering its collaborative and innovative culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions. Comprised of the Managing Principal and a group of Principals, this team guides the studio in balancing art, ecological integrity, and technical expertise while maintaining a deep connection to cultural, natural, and historic contexts in their projects.

Leadership Team

The Design and Architecture Team at EPTDESIGN is responsible for creating environments that are artistically meaningful, ecologically balanced, and technically proficient. Collaborating closely, the team merges diverse perspectives to design solutions that integrate seamlessly with the cultural, natural, and historical contexts of each project. They serve a range of clients including campuses, municipalities, homeowners, and developers, striving to produce well-crafted, enduring spaces that enrich communities and lives.

Design and Architecture Team

The Administrative Team at EPTDESIGN is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations within the office, supporting both the creative and technical staff. Their duties include managing office logistics, organizing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communications, and providing essential support for project administration. This team helps maintain the familial studio culture and engages seamlessly with clients and collaborators, facilitating an efficient and welcoming work environment that supports EPTDESIGN's mission of creating meaningful and enduring places.

Administrative Team

This department focuses on guiding the organization's vision, strategic planning, and high-level decision-making.

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Teams

Project Management

Associates Team

Leadership Team

Design and Architecture Team

Administrative Team

Leadership and Strategy

Offices

EPTDESIGN

Org chart

Teams

Project Management

Associates Team

Leadership Team

Design and Architecture Team

Administrative Team

Leadership and Strategy

Offices

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